Junior Non‑Key Expert – Digital Connectivity 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 assignment 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 across AU regions.
• Evaluate technical, economic and regulatory feasibility of alternative connectivity solutions for underserved areas.
• Review and compare sustainable financing and service‑delivery models, develop pricing and discount‑rate methodologies.
• Develop policy and implementation strategies to promote sustainable digital connectivity, defining stakeholder roles and investment 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 of experience in connectivity market development in developing or emerging economies.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct quantitative assessments and produce policy‑oriented reports.

Required skills

• Connectivity market analysis and assessment.
• Evaluation of technical, economic and regulatory aspects of connectivity solutions.
• Development of financing models and discount‑rate calculations.
• Policy formulation and stakeholder engagement for digital initiatives.