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

About the role

NTU International is seeking three Senior Non-Key Experts to support the PRIDA II Digital Connectivity Study for Agriculture. The experts will work from the African Union Commission premises in Addis Ababa, with the majority of tasks performed remotely or on mission.

Key responsibilities

• Assess bandwidth availability, quality, affordability 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 frameworks.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Communications, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science/ICT, 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 conducting sectoral studies, policy analysis and strategic recommendations.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence digital connectivity policy across five African regions.
• Engagement with senior stakeholders at the African Union and member states.
• Professional development within a high‑impact, multi‑regional project.