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 stakeholders in the space sector.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage policy dialogue between EU and African Union institutions.
• Support the design and implementation of steering mechanisms and governance structures for the partnership programme.
• Provide strategic 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 across 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 discipline.
• 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, inter‑institutional dialogue or programme governance.
• Excellent command of English; working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese is an asset.

Required skills