EU-Africa Space Policy & Institutional Expert

About the role

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

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and support policy dialogue between EU and African Union institutions.
• Assist in the design and implementation of inter‑institutional steering mechanisms and governance structures.
• Provide expert advice on EU space policy and African space governance architecture, including the African Space Agency and regional bodies.
• Facilitate knowledge exchange, innovation initiatives and private‑sector engagement within the partnership.
• Prepare briefing notes, reports and 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.
• Strong understanding of EU space policy and African space governance structures.
• Excellent command of English; working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese is an asset.

Required skills

• None