Stakeholder Engagement, Events & Challenges Expert

About the role

NTU International is preparing a proposal for the “Support to the Africa‑EU Space Partnership Programme – AESPP Boost.” The programme aims to strengthen cooperation between Africa and the European Union in the space sector, supporting policy dialogue, institutional partnerships, knowledge exchange, innovation, private‑sector engagement and investment, and building a sustainable African space ecosystem. We are looking for a qualified Non‑Key Expert to support stakeholder mobilisation, institutional events, innovation competitions and challenges, outreach activities, and B2B/B2G matchmaking across the Africa‑EU space ecosystem.

Key responsibilities

• Mobilise stakeholders across the Africa‑EU space ecosystem.
• Organise and manage institutional events and outreach activities.
• Design and run innovation competitions and challenges.
• Facilitate B2B and B2G matchmaking sessions.
• Maintain stakeholder mapping and engagement records.

Required profile

• University degree (minimum three years) in communication, international relations, event management, social sciences or related field.
• Excellent command of English; working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese is an asset.
• At least three years of professional experience in stakeholder engagement, event organisation, institutional communication or ecosystem mobilisation.
• Minimum one year of experience supporting institutional events, stakeholder outreach, innovation competitions, challenges or B2B/B2G matchmaking.