Specialists in Digital and Science, Technology and Innovation Lisboa

Specialists in Digital and Science, Technology and Innovation
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

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

NTU is searching for consultants (short and
- 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: Location: Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe (Remote/Field-Based)

Duration: 01/09/2025 – 30/09/2029

Key Responsibilities:

☝ Space Technologies & Digital Transformation

• Support the development and implementation of
  - based applications (Copernicus, Galileo) for Earth Observation (EO) and Satellite Navigation (Sat
  Nav) in green transition sectors.
• Enhance data accessibility and digital infrastructure to improve
  - 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
  - tier researchers in Africa.

☝ Capacity Building & Policy Development

• 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
  - 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.

☝ Outreach, Engagement & Private Sector Involvement

• 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, Af
  SA, Af
  DB), and the private sector.
• Knowledge of blended finance,
  - 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 Linked
In or sent to recruitment@ntu. eu. Only the candidates with relevant experience will be contacted.