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 (AUC) in Addis Ababa, with most work performed remotely or on field missions across the five AU regions.

Key responsibilities

• Assess bandwidth availability, quality, cost and adoption for rural agriculture and education in AU Member States.
• Evaluate technical, economic and regulatory feasibility of affordable connectivity options for underserved areas.
• Review and develop 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.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in connectivity market development in developing or emerging economies.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to produce regional and national connectivity profiles.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence digital policy across the African continent.
• Exposure to multi‑regional research and stakeholder engagement.
• Flexible work arrangement combining onsite presence at AUC with remote work.