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 space stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and support policy dialogue between EU and African Union institutions.
• Assist in the design and implementation of governance structures, steering mechanisms and inter‑institutional processes.
• Provide expert 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 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

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence high‑level space policy and institutional collaboration between Europe and Africa.
• Engagement with leading space agencies, research institutions and private‑sector partners.
• Professional development within a multinational project environment.