Key Expert 2: Senior ICT Policy and Regulatory Expert_Min 660 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 in law, LLM in ICT & Telecommunication Laws, or relevant, directly related discipline; or, in the absence, equivalent relevant professional experience of a minimum of 5 years, in addition to the general professional experience
▪ 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.
▪ Interpersonal, presentation and communication skills, both orally and in writing, in particular strong report writing is required;
▪ Knowledge of ICT policies and regulations at both national and international levels, and familiarity with regulatory implications of ICT & digital landscape, including strengths and weaknesses of the harmonisation of digital policy, legal and regulatory frameworks in Africa. Ability to identify challenges in regulating Digital landscape and propose effective solutions;
▪ Knowledge of Africa digital landscape and knowledge of the AU context including DTS, Continental Harmonisation Strategy, and AfCFTA is preferred;
▪ Experience in project management, including planning, execution, and monitoring is preferred.

General professional experience:

▪ Minimum 10 years relevant experience in the field of ICT policy and regulation and digital markets
▪ Experience working with government agencies, regulatory bodies, or international organizations related to ICT;

Specific professional experience:

▪Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the development and implementation of digital market related policies, legislations and regulation.
▪ Working experience of harmonisation of digital policy, legal and regulatory frameworks in Africa
▪ Understanding of legal frameworks related to data privacy, consumer protection, e-transactions, e-payments and intellectual property in the ICT sector;

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.