Senior Non-Key Expert – Digital Connectivity Study for Agriculture (PRIDA II)

About the role

NTU International is seeking three Senior Non-Key Experts to support the Digital Connectivity Study for Agriculture under the PRIDA II programme. The assignment is based at the African Union Commission (AUC) premises in Addis Ababa, with most working days performed remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Assess bandwidth availability, quality, cost and adoption of connectivity services for rural agriculture and education across all AU member states.
• 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, and conduct sensitivity analyses.
• Develop policy and implementation strategies to promote sustainable digital connectivity, define stakeholder roles and propose investment and financing frameworks.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Communications, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science/ICT, Economics, Law or a related field from a reputable university.
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in connectivity market development, policy analysis or related work in developing/emerging economies.
• Proven experience in conducting regional assessments and delivering strategic recommendations.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence digital connectivity policy across the African continent.
• Collaborative work with senior experts and AU stakeholders.
• Flexible work arrangement combining onsite presence at AUC with remote work.