Specialists in Digital and Science, Technology and Innovation

7 days ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa NTU International AS Full time
Specialists in Digital and Science, Technology and Innovation

Senior and Junior Specialists in Digital and Science, Technology and Innovation

NTU is searching for consultants (short and long-term) for an upcoming EU tender in Sub-Saharan Africa, Technical support (including on 'evaluations') to manage the Support Measures (Technical Assistance Component) for the Multiannual Indicative Programme.

Location: Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe (Remote/Field-Based)

Duration: 01/09/2025 – 30/09/2029

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the development and implementation of space-based applications (Copernicus, Galileo) for Earth Observation (EO) and Satellite Navigation (SatNav) in green transition sectors.
  • Enhance data accessibility and digital infrastructure to improve decision-making in land, water, agriculture, and climate change management.
  • Strengthen policy frameworks to mainstream space technologies into national and regional digital transformation strategies.

Research & Innovation Leadership

  • Support African researchers through capacity-building initiatives, grants, and institutional strengthening under ARISE 2.0.
  • Promote scientific excellence and innovation ecosystems by fostering collaborations between African and European research institutions.
  • Develop and implement strategies to prevent brain drain and retain top-tier researchers in Africa.
  • Engage with African Union institutions, regional space agencies, and national governments to integrate digital and space technologies into policy frameworks.
  • Design and execute training programs and knowledge-sharing platforms to build local expertise in digital innovation, space technology, and scientific research.
  • Facilitate public-private partnerships to foster a robust digital and scientific ecosystem in Africa.
  • Lead awareness campaigns and stakeholder engagement strategies to showcase the benefits of space technologies and scientific research.
  • Strengthen collaborations between African and European research councils, universities, and digital innovators.
  • Promote gender-sensitive and inclusive research and innovation policies ensuring equitable participation of women, youth, and marginalized groups.

Key Requirements

  • Senior Specialists: Minimum 12-15 years of experience in digital transformation, space technologies, scientific research, innovation policy, project implementation, digital infrastructure, research funding, or space technology applications.
  • Junior Specialists: Minimum 5 -7 years of experience in digital transformation, space technologies, scientific research, innovation policy, project implementation, digital infrastructure, research funding, or space technology applications.
  • Strong understanding of EU-Africa cooperation on digital and innovation policies, space applications (Copernicus, Galileo), and research funding frameworks (Horizon Europe, ERC, ARISE, AU Science Strategy 2025).
  • Experience working with government institutions, international organizations (AU, EU, AAS, AfSA, AfDB), and the private sector.
  • Knowledge of blended finance, tech-driven entrepreneurship, and digital policy frameworks is a plus.
  • Fluency in English and/or French; knowledge of other languages spoken in Sub-Saharan Africa is a plus.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply and upload your CV via LinkedIn or send it to recruitment@ntu.eu. Only the candidates with relevant experience will be contacted.

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