Stakeholder Engagement, Events & Challenges Expert

About the role

NTU International is preparing a proposal for the “Support to the Africa‑EU Space Partnership Programme – AESPP Boost”. The project aims to strengthen cooperation between Africa and the European Union in the space sector. In this context the organisation seeks a qualified Non‑Key Expert to lead stakeholder mobilisation, organise institutional events, run innovation competitions and challenges, conduct outreach activities, and facilitate B2B/B2G matchmaking across the Africa‑EU space ecosystem.

Key responsibilities

• Mobilise and engage stakeholders across the Africa‑EU space ecosystem to promote collaboration and knowledge exchange.
• Plan, coordinate and deliver institutional events that support policy dialogue and partnership building.
• Design, launch and manage innovation competitions and challenge programmes that stimulate new solutions for the space sector.
• Conduct outreach activities aimed at raising awareness and fostering private‑sector participation.
• Facilitate B2B and B2G matchmaking sessions to connect businesses, governments and research institutions.

Required profile

• University degree (minimum three years) in communication, international relations, event management, social sciences or a related field.
• Excellent command of English; working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese considered an asset.
• At least three years of professional experience in stakeholder engagement, event organisation, institutional communication or ecosystem mobilisation.
• Minimum one year of experience specifically supporting institutional events, stakeholder outreach, innovation competitions, challenges or B2B/B2G matchmaking, including stakeholder mapping and engagement records.