Junior Non-Key Expert – Digital Connectivity for Agriculture & Education

About the role

NTU International is seeking three Junior Non‑Key Experts to support the Digital Connectivity Study for Agriculture and Education (PRIDA II). The assignment is based at the African Union Commission premises in Addis Ababa, with most work performed remotely or on mission.

Key responsibilities

• Assess bandwidth availability, quality and cost for rural agriculture and education across AU member states.
• Evaluate affordable connectivity options, analysing technical, economic and regulatory feasibility.
• Review and develop sustainable financing and service‑delivery models, including pricing and discount‑rate methodologies.
• Design policy and implementation strategies to promote sustainable digital connectivity, aligning with AU and national frameworks.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Communications, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science/ICT/IT, Economics or Law from a reputable university.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in connectivity market development in developing or emerging economies.
• Demonstrated ability to produce analytical reports and policy recommendations.

Required skills

• Connectivity market development
• Economic feasibility assessment