Key Expert 3: Senior Internet Governance/Artificial Intelligence Expert_Min 330 working days Full Time

NTU International A/S (https://www.ntu.eu/ ) is a Danish consulting company operating in the international development project management and implementation sector. We have been shortlisted and invited to submit a proposal for an EU-funded project entitled “Policy and Regulation Initiative for Digital Africa II”.

Project description: To support the African Union Commission in achieving EU-AU partnership strategic goals in the digital domain. Its objective is to promote universal digital connectivity, leverage technology to transform African societies and economies, facilitate Africa’s integration, bridge the digital divide, and ensure Africa’s ownership of modern digital management tools in alignment with the African Union Digital Transformation Strategy.

Geographical area to be covered: The project will cover the entire African continent.

Location: The main operational base for the tasks to be performed will be AUC headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Key experts 1 and 2 will be based within the AUC HQ in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for at least 90% of their time. These two experts are expected to spend their time at main operational base, and to travel to other locations within Africa to carry out specific activities as may be required. Key expert 3 is required to spend at least 75% of the time at the main operational base, with the expectation to travel to missions across the African continent.

Start date & period of implementation: The intended start date is 15 November 2024and the period of implementation of the contract will be 36 months from this date. Please see Articles 19.1 and 19.2 of the Special Conditions for the actual start date and period of implementation.

Qualifications and skills:

▪Master’s in a relevant field such as Information Technology, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Public Policy, Emerging technologies, or a relevant, directly related discipline; or in its absence, equivalent relevant professional experience of a minimum of 5 years
▪ Advanced level English or French (at least C1) is required and proficiency (minimum B2) in other official languages of the AU in both spoken and written communication will be considered an asset.
▪ Knowledge of Africa digital landscape (eg. DTS for Africa 2020-30) and knowledge of the AU context preferred;
▪ Experience in project management, including planning, execution, and monitoring.
▪ Knowledge and familiarity with global governance organizations and forums(IGFs), digital &data governance processes and forums;
▪ Knowledge and familiarity with emerging technologies including Artificial intelligence and its regulatory implications is preferred;

General professional experience:

▪ Experience of at least 10 years in the field of ICT policy and regulation; digital market, emerging technologies
▪ Experience working with government agencies, regulatory bodies, or international organizations related to ICT;
▪ Working experience with international stakeholders and governments, preferably in Africa

Specific professional experience:

▪ Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the Internet Governance domain including in developing training materials and online content for capacity building for various internet stakeholder groups (government, civil society, private sector and academia), development and implementation of digital market related policies, legislations and regulation;
▪ Experience in requirements for setting up multi-stakeholder structures at national and regional levels with specific focus on Africa;
▪ Experience in the Artificial Intelligence field is preferred

Instructions and deadline to applicants: Please submit your recently updated CV to [email protected] no later than the 20^th of September, 2024.

Due to the high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.