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) under the Policy and Regulation Initiative for Digital Africa II. The consultants will work from the African Union Commission premises in Addis Ababa, with a flexible mix of onsite and remote work, delivering analyses that will inform connectivity strategies across all five AU regions.

Key responsibilities

• Work Stream 1 – Assess bandwidth availability, quality, cost and adoption of mobile, fixed and satellite services for rural agriculture and education, and produce regional connectivity profiles.
• Work Stream 2 – Evaluate technical, economic and regulatory feasibility of alternative connectivity solutions, and recommend scalable options for underserved areas.
• Work Stream 3 – Review sustainable financing and service‑delivery models, develop pricing and discount‑rate methodologies, and conduct sensitivity analyses.
• Work Stream 4 – Design policy and implementation strategies, define stakeholder roles, align with AU and national frameworks, and propose an indicative investment and financing plan.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Communications, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science/ICT/IT, Economics or Law from a reputable university.
• Minimum three years of experience in connectivity market development, especially in emerging‑economy contexts.

Required skills