Private Sector Engagement Expert

NTU International A/S; Reggio Emilia; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

NTU International seeks a highly qualified Non-Key Expert – Private Sector Engagement to support the Africa-EU space partnership. The role focuses on strengthening private sector participation, business development, innovation, and investment opportunities within the African and European space ecosystems.

Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree (or equivalent via experience), 8 years in private sector development, and at least 4 years engaging companies and investors, with space/tech

Competenze

• Master’s degree required in economics, business administration, engineering, innovation management, or related field; four additional years of experience if not held.
• Excellent command of English is required.
• Working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese is an asset.

Mansioni

• Support activities to strengthen private sector participation and engagement in Africa-EU space initiatives.
• Foster business development, innovation, and investment opportunities within the space ecosystem.
• Engage companies, entrepreneurs and investors, including market and value-chain analyses, matchmaking and access to finance.

Conoscenze

English proficiency

French or Portuguese knowledge

Formazione

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

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..