Senior Non-Key Experts – Digital Connectivity Study for Agriculture

About the role

NTU International is seeking three senior non‑key experts to join a technical assistance team supporting the Policy and Regulation Initiative for Digital Africa II (PRIDA II). The experts will work from the African Union Commission premises in Addis Ababa, with most days performed remotely, to deliver a comprehensive digital connectivity study for agriculture across all African 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, 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/IT, Economics or Law from a reputable university.
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in connectivity market development in developing or emerging economies.
• Proven experience in policy analysis, financing models and digital strategy implementation.

Required skills

• Connectivity market analysis
• Cost modeling and pricing methodology
• Policy and regulatory assessment
• Financing model design and sensitivity analysis

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence digital connectivity policies across the African continent.
• Collaborative work with AU officials, regional experts and international partners.
• Flexible work arrangement combining onsite presence and remote missions.