Specialists in Digital and Science, Technology and Innovation

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Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland NTU International AS Full time
Specialists in Digital and Science, Technology and Innovation

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

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

Duration: 01/09/2025 – 30/09/2029

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the development and implementation of space-based applications (Copernicus, Galileo) for Earth Observation (EO) and Satellite Navigation (SatNav) in green transition sectors.
  • Enhance data accessibility and digital infrastructure to improve decision-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 top-tier researchers in Africa.
  • 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 knowledge-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.
  • 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, AfSA, AfDB), and the private sector.
  • Knowledge of blended finance, tech-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 LinkedIn or send it to recruitment@ntu.eu. Only the candidates with relevant experience will be contacted.

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