Junior Non-Key Expert – Digital Connectivity for Agriculture & Education

About the role

NTU International is seeking three Junior Non-Key Experts to support the Digital Connectivity Study for Agriculture and Education (PRIDA II). The role involves contributing to four work streams that assess, evaluate, and promote sustainable digital connectivity across all African regions.

Key responsibilities

• Assess bandwidth availability, quality, cost and adoption 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 financing and service delivery models, develop pricing and discount‑rate methodologies.
• Develop policy and implementation strategies to promote sustainable digital connectivity, aligning with AU and national frameworks.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Communications/Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science/ICT/IT, Economics or Law from a reputable university.
• Minimum three years of experience in connectivity market development in developing or emerging economies.
• Ability to work across the five AU geographic regions (North, West, Central, East, Southern Africa).

Required skills

• Connectivity market analysis
• Digital connectivity assessment
• Policy analysis and development

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a high‑impact AU initiative.
• Hybrid work mode with a base at the AUC premises in Addis Ababa and remote flexibility.
• Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of experts.