EU-Africa Space Policy & Institutional Expert (Non-Key)

About the role

NTU International is seeking a highly qualified Non-Key Expert to support the Africa‑EU Space Partnership Programme (AESPP Boost). The role focuses on strengthening policy dialogue, institutional cooperation and programme governance between European and African space stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate policy dialogue and institutional cooperation between EU and African Union space bodies.
• Support programme governance, steering mechanisms and coordination of joint initiatives.
• Provide expert advice on EU space policy and African space governance architecture, including AfSA and AUC/REC frameworks.
• Contribute to knowledge exchange, innovation promotion and private‑sector engagement within the partnership.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in international relations, public policy, law, political science, space policy or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in international cooperation, public policy or institutional advisory work.
• At least 4 years of experience with EU and/or African Union policy frameworks and institutional processes.
• Excellent command of English; working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese is an asset.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of EU space policy.
• Familiarity with African space governance structures (AfSA, AUC, RECs).
• Experience in inter‑institutional dialogue, steering mechanisms and programme governance.