EU-Africa Space Policy & Institutional Expert

About the role

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

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate policy dialogue and coordination between EU and African Union space institutions.
• Support the design and implementation of governance mechanisms, steering committees, and inter‑institutional processes.
• Provide expert advice on EU space policy and African space governance architecture, including the African Space Agency and Regional Economic Communities.
• Contribute to knowledge exchange, innovation promotion, and private‑sector engagement within the partnership.
• Prepare briefing notes, reports, and strategic recommendations for senior decision‑makers.

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 working on 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

• In‑depth knowledge of EU space policy and African space governance structures.
• Experience with inter‑institutional dialogue, programme governance and steering mechanisms.
• Strong analytical and report‑writing abilities.