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 initiative. The experts will work from the African Union Commission premises in Addis Ababa, with the majority of tasks performed remotely, to assess and improve digital connectivity across all five African Union regions.

Key responsibilities

• Assess bandwidth availability, quality, cost and adoption of connectivity services for rural agriculture and education across 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.
• Develop policy and implementation strategies to promote sustainable digital connectivity, defining stakeholder roles and aligning with AU and national frameworks.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Communications, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science/ICT/IT, Economics or Law.
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in connectivity market development in developing or emerging economies.
• Proven ability to conduct regional analyses and produce technical reports.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence digital policy for agriculture and education across Africa.
• Collaborative work with AU institutions and international partners.