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

About the role

NTU International is seeking three Junior Non‑Key Experts to support the PRIDA II Digital Connectivity Study, which aims to improve digital access for agriculture and education across African Union member states. The position is based at the AU Commission in Addis Ababa, with most work performed remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Assess bandwidth availability, quality, cost and adoption for rural agriculture and education (Work Stream 1).
• Evaluate technical, economic and regulatory feasibility of alternative connectivity solutions for underserved areas (Work Stream 2).
• Review sustainable financing and service‑delivery models, develop pricing and discount‑rate methodologies (Work Stream 3).
• Develop policy and implementation strategies to promote sustainable digital connectivity, define stakeholder roles and propose investment frameworks (Work Stream 4).

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, especially in developing or emerging economies.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to produce regional and national connectivity profiles.

Required skills

• Connectivity market analysis.
• Policy research and development.
• Data analysis and benchmarking against international standards.