Gender Equality & Social Inclusion Specialist

NTU International A/S; Dublin; On-site; EUR 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU International is seeking a Non-Key Expert - Gender Equality & Social Inclusion Specialist to support the Africa-EU Space Partnership Programme AESPP Boost. The role focuses on integrating gender equality and social inclusion across activities, ensuring participatory processes and equitable access to opportunities.

Ideal candidates have a master’s degree in related fields, excellent English, and at least 8 years in gender-inclusive international cooperation, with 4+ years in donor-funded

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in gender studies, social sciences, development studies or related field.
• Excellent command of English.
• Working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support the systematic integration of gender equality and social inclusion across programme activities.
• Ensure inclusive participation and equitable access to opportunities generated through Africa-EU space cooperation.
• Contribute to gender-responsive implementation and donor-funded project activities.

Skills

English

French

Portuguese

Education

Master’s degree in gender studies, social sciences, development studies

Job description

Non-Key Expert - Gender Equality & Social Inclusion Specialist

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 - Gender Equality & Social Inclusion Specialist to support the systematic integration of gender equality and social inclusion considerations across programme activities, ensuring inclusive participation, gender-responsive implementation and equitable access to opportunities generated through Africa-EU space cooperation.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills

• University degree at Master’s level in gender studies, social sciences, development studies, or a related field.
• 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 gender equality, social inclusion and/or inclusive development in international cooperation.

Minimum Specific Professional Experience

• At least 4 years of professional experience designing and applying gender-responsive approaches in donor-funded programmes, including gender analysis, sex-disaggregated indicators, inclusive stakeholder participation, training and/or gender-responsive communication. Familiarity with EU external-action gender policy and experience in Africa are assets.