Private Sector Engagement Expert

NTU International A/S; Monza; In loco; EUR 55.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

NTU International is seeking a highly qualified Non-Key Expert – Private Sector Engagement to support activities that strengthen private sector participation within Africa–EU space ecosystems.

The role emphasizes business development, matchmaking and investment facilitation for private sector actors, SMEs and entrepreneurs.

Competenze

• Master’s degree in economics, business administration, engineering, innovation management or related field.
• Eight+ years of professional experience in private sector development, innovation, or investment facilitation.

Mansioni

• Strengthen private sector participation in Africa–EU space initiatives.
• Support business development, matchmaking and access to finance.
• Foster partnerships with companies, entrepreneurs and investors.

Conoscenze

English

Private sector engagement

Business development

Investment facilitation

Market analysis

Formazione

Master's degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Non-Key Expert – Private Sector Engagement

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, commercialization and/or access to finance.
• Experience in the space, geospatial or technology sector and in Africa is highly relevant..