Specialists in Democratic Governance, Peace and Security, Culture

NTU International A/S; Amsterdam; Remote; EUR 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Senior and Junior Specialists in Democratic Governance, Peace and Security, and Culture for an exciting opportunity in Sub-Saharan Africa. This role involves providing technical support and policy recommendations to enhance democratic governance and conflict prevention. You will engage with high-level stakeholders, including government representatives and international organizations, to promote youth and women's participation in governance and strengthen cultural initiatives. If you have a passion for international affairs and a strong background in these sectors, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years for Senior Specialists, 5-7 years for Junior Specialists in relevant sectors.
• Strong experience in policy development and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Support operationalization of African Governance and Peace Architecture.
• Engage with AU Commission and civil society organizations.

Skills

Governance

Peace and Security

Cultural Sector Projects

Policy Development

Strategic Planning

Project Implementation

Stakeholder Engagement

Gender Equality

Human Rights

Conflict Prevention

Fluency in English

Fluency in French

Job description

Specialists in Democratic Governance, Peace and Security, Culture

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Senior and Junior Specialists in Democratic Governance, Peace and Security, Culture

NTU is searching for consultants (short and long-term) for an upcoming EU tender in Sub-Saharan Africa, Technical support (including on ‘evaluations’) to manage the Support Measures (Technical Assistance Component) for the Multiannual Indicative Programme.

Location: Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe (Remote/Field-Based)

Duration: 01/09/2025 – 30/09/2029

Key Responsibilities:

Democratic Governance & Peace and Security

• Support the operationalization of the African Governance Architecture (AGA) and African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) to enhance democratic governance and conflict prevention.
• Engage with the AU Commission, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), civil society organizations (CSOs), and AU Member States at political, policy, and operational levels.
• Support the AU Peace Fund’s Crisis Reserve Facility (CRF), the AU Human Rights Compliance Framework (AUCF), and the Women, Peace & Security (WPS) Agenda in Africa.
• Promote youth and women’s participation in governance, peace, and security activities through strengthened civil society engagement.
• Provide technical assistance and policy recommendations to AU institutions and stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of the PALOP-TL PROCULTURA II initiative to promote sustainable employment in the creative industries of Portuguese-speaking African countries and East Timor.
• Enhance mobility of artists, dissemination of cultural products, and regulatory frameworks for cultural public institutions.
• Work with national and regional partners to strengthen cultural value chains and improve opportunities in the creative economy.

Key Requirements

• Senior Specialists: Minimum 12-15 years of experience in governance, peace and security, or cultural sector projects at an international level.
• Junior Specialists: Minimum 5 -7 years of experience in governance, peace and security, or cultural sector projects at an international level.
• Strong experience in policy development, strategic planning, and project implementation within AU, RECs, UN, or similar institutions.
• Proven ability to engage with high-level stakeholders, including government representatives, CSOs, and international organizations.
• Expertise in gender equality, human rights, and conflict prevention.
• Fluency in English and/or French; knowledge of other languages spoken in Sub-Saharan Africa is a plus.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply and upload your CV via LinkedIn or send to [e-mail]. Only the candidates with relevant experience will be contacted.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Consulting

Industries

International Affairs