Specialists in Sustainable Growth and Decent Jobs

Senior and Junior Specialists in Sustainable Growth and Decent Jobs

NTU is searching for consultants (short and long-term) for an upcoming EU tender in Sub-Saharan Africa, Technical support (including on ‘evaluations’) to manage the Support Measures (Technical Assistance Component) for the Multiannual Indicative Programme.

Location : Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe (Remote / Field-Based)

Duration : 01 / 09 / 2025 – 30 / 09 / 2029

Key Responsibilities :

Trade & Investment Facilitation

1. Strengthen intellectual property rights (IPRs), customs integration, and investment frameworks to support sustainable trade between Africa and the EU.
2. Enhance EU-Africa trade agreements by supporting national and regional economic integration initiatives.
3. Develop and implement the Africa Virtual Investment Platform (AVIP) to enhance transparency in foreign and domestic investments.

Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) & Sustainability

1. Support the promotion of Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) and the adoption of EU due diligence standards (CS3D, OECD guidelines, UNGPs).
2. Assist African businesses in aligning with international trade, labor, and human rights frameworks.
3. Facilitate corporate sustainability strategies to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and intra-African trade.

Capacity Building & Policy Support

1. Provide technical assistance to African governments, businesses, and trade associations to enhance compliance with EU trade policies.
2. Train customs authorities, SMEs, and business councils on trade facilitation, investment policies, and regulatory frameworks.
3. Support the harmonization of trade and investment regulations across Africa, ensuring alignment with AfCFTA commitments.

Multi-Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships

1. Engage with African Union institutions, regional economic communities (RECs), national governments, and private sector actors.
2. Develop strategic partnerships with international organizations (EUIPO, OECD, WCO, ILO, UN, AfDB, AUC, ARIPO, OAPI).
3. Facilitate dialogue between African and European business communities to promote sustainable and inclusive economic growth.

Key Requirements

1. Senior Specialists: Minimum 12-15 years of experience in trade policy, investment facilitation, responsible business practices, economic development, trade agreements, regulatory frameworks, private sector development, or customs integration.
2. Junior Specialists: Minimum 5-7 years of experience in trade policy, investment facilitation, responsible business practices, economic development, trade agreements, regulatory frameworks, private sector development, or customs integration.
3. Strong understanding of EU-Africa trade relations, AfCFTA implementation, and investment policies.
4. Experience working with government institutions, international organizations (EU, AU, WTO, UN, AfDB), and private sector stakeholders.
5. Expertise in blended finance, trade facilitation, and corporate sustainability frameworks is a plus.
6. Fluency in English and/or French; knowledge of other languages spoken in Sub-Saharan Africa is a plus.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply and upload your CV via LinkedIn or send it to us. Only candidates with relevant experience will be contacted.