Private Sector Engagement Expert

Linkedin; Lazio; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

NTU International seeks a seasoned Non-Key Expert – Private Sector Engagement Expert to support activities strengthening private sector participation, business development, innovation, investment and commercial opportunities in African and European space ecosystems.

The role requires a Master's degree (or equivalent with extra experience) and strong English, with French/Portuguese assets considered an advantage.

Competenze

• Master's degree or 4 extra years of relevant experience.
• Excellent command of English.
• French and/or Portuguese language skills are assets.

Mansioni

• 8+ years in private sector development, industrial cooperation, or related areas.
• 4+ years engaging companies, entrepreneurs and/or investors, including market analysis and matchmaking.
• Experience in the space, geospatial or technology sector and in Africa is highly relevant.

Conoscenze

English

French/Portuguese asset

Formazione

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

Descrizione del lavoro

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. xykwogc

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..