Private Sector Engagement Expert

NTU International A/S; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NTU International A/S is seeking a Non-Key Expert – Private Sector Engagement Expert to strengthen private sector participation, business development, innovation, investment and commercial opportunities within African and European space ecosystems.

The candidate should have a Master’s degree or equivalent, 8+ years in related fields, and fluency in English, with French/Portuguese seen as assets. Experience in space, geospatial or tech sectors in Africa is highly relevant.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in economics, business administration, engineering, innovation management, or related field.
• Excellent command of English.
• Working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese will be considered an asset.

Responsabilités

• Engage companies, entrepreneurs and investors for private sector development and investment facilitation.
• Conduct market and value-chain analysis and support matchmaking and commercialisation.
• Collaborate on activities across Africa and Europe space ecosystems.

Connaissances

Private sector engagement

Business development

Innovation management

English

French

Portuguese

Formation

Master’s degree in economics, business administration, engineering, innovation management, or related field

Alternative: four additional years of relevant professional experience

Description du poste

NTU International is preparing a proposal for the project “Support to the Africa-EU Space Partnership Programme – AESPP Boost.”

The programme aims to strengthen cooperation between Africa and the European Union in the space sector, supporting policy dialogue, institutional partnerships, knowledge exchange, innovation, private sector engagement and investment, while contributing to stronger and more sustainable African space ecosystems.

In this context, we are seeking a highly qualified Non-Key Expert – Private Sector Engagement Expert to support activities aimed at strengthening private sector participation, business development, innovation, investment and commercial opportunities within the African and European space ecosystems.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills

• University degree at Master’s level in economics, business administration, engineering, innovation management, or a related field. In the absence of such degree, four additional years of relevant professional experience.
• Excellent command of English.
• Working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese will be considered an asset.

Minimum General Professional Experience

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in private sector development, industrial cooperation, innovation, business development and/or investment facilitation.

Minimum Specific Professional Experience

• At least 4 years of professional experience engaging companies, entrepreneurs and/or investors, including market/value-chain analysis, business support, matchmaking, commercialisation and/or access to finance.
• Experience in the space, geospatial or technology sector and in Africa is highly relevant..