Senior Non-Key Experts – Digital Connectivity Study for Agriculture

About the role

NTU International is seeking three Senior Non-Key Experts to support the Digital Connectivity Study for Agriculture under the PRIDA II programme. The experts will work from the African Union (AU) premises in Addis Ababa, with most days performed remotely, to assess and shape connectivity solutions for rural agriculture and education across all five AU regions.

Key responsibilities

• Assess bandwidth availability, quality, cost and adoption of mobile, fixed and satellite connectivity in rural agricultural settings (Work Stream 1).
• Evaluate technical, economic and regulatory feasibility of alternative connectivity options for underserved areas (Work Stream 2).
• Review and develop sustainable financing and service‑delivery models, including pricing and discount‑rate methodologies (Work Stream 3).
• Design policy and implementation strategies to promote sustainable digital connectivity, aligning with AU and national frameworks (Work Stream 4).

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Communications, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science/ICT/IT, Economics or Law from a reputable university.
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in connectivity market development, preferably in developing or emerging economies.
• Proven experience in policy analysis, economic feasibility studies, and financing models for digital infrastructure.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence digital connectivity policy across the African continent.
• Collaborative work with AU officials and regional stakeholders.
• Flexible work arrangement combining onsite presence in Addis Ababa with remote missions.