EU-Africa Space Policy & Institutional Expert

About the role

NTU International is seeking a highly qualified expert to support the EU‑Africa Space Partnership Programme (AESPP Boost). The role focuses on fostering 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 institutions.
• Support the design and implementation of governance mechanisms for the partnership programme.
• Provide advisory input on EU space policy and African space governance architecture, including the African Space Agency and regional bodies.
• Assist in knowledge exchange, innovation promotion and private‑sector engagement initiatives.
• 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, steering mechanisms and programme governance.

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence a high‑impact international space partnership.
• Collaboration with leading European and African space institutions.
• Professional development in a dynamic, multi‑regional environment.