EU-Africa Space Policy & Institutional Expert

About the role

NTU International is seeking a senior 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 manage interactions between EU and African Union space agencies, commissions and regional bodies.
• Support the design and implementation of policy frameworks that strengthen EU‑Africa space collaboration.
• Provide strategic advice on programme governance, steering mechanisms and inter‑institutional dialogue.
• Contribute to knowledge exchange, innovation promotion 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 with EU and/or African Union policy frameworks and institutional processes.
• Excellent command of English; working knowledge of French or Portuguese is an asset.

Required skills

• Deep understanding of EU space policy and African space governance architecture, including the African Space Agency and African Union Commission.
• Experience in policy dialogue, programme governance and inter‑institutional coordination.
• Strong analytical and report‑writing abilities.