Senior and Junior Specialists in Human Development at NTU International A/S

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



Duration: 01/09/2025 – 30/09/2029



Key Responsibilities:



☝️ Social Protection & Human Development



Strengthen national social protection policies and frameworks, ensuring they are comprehensive, inclusive, and sustainable.

Support the design and implementation of contributory and non-contributory social protection schemes in collaboration with national governments and regional institutions.

Promote shock-responsive and gender-transformative social protection strategies, with a focus on vulnerable groups (women, migrants, persons with disabilities).

Assist in developing sustainable domestic and external resource mobilization (DRM) strategies for long-term financing of social protection.



☝️ Higher Education & Skills Development



Enhance access to higher education and skills training by supporting universities, technical institutions, and student mobility programs.

Facilitate partnerships between Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Africa and European research/education networks.

Support the development of inclusive education policies, ensuring equal opportunities for students, especially women and persons with disabilities.

Strengthen capacity-building initiatives for universities and national agencies to improve the relevance and quality of higher education.



☝️ Regional Cooperation & Governance



Engage with African Union institutions, regional economic communities (RECs), and international stakeholders to drive policy coherence and coordination.

Contribute to policy analysis, regulatory framework development, and institutional capacity-building in social protection and education sectors.

Support EU Delegations and national governments in enhancing evidence-based policymaking through research, data collection, and impact assessments.



Key Requirements



Senior Specialists: Minimum 12-15 years of experience in social protection, human development, higher education, policy analysis, capacity building, program implementation, evaluation, research, or related sectors.

Junior Specialists: Minimum 5 -7 years of experience in social protection, human development, higher education, policy analysis, capacity building, program implementation, evaluation, research, or related sectors.

Strong understanding of EU and AU policies on social protection, education, and sustainable development.

Experience working with government institutions, international organizations (ILO, UN, AfDB, EU), and civil society.

Proven track record in project management, stakeholder engagement, and policy advisory roles.

Fluency in English and/or French; knowledge of other languages spoken in Sub-Saharan Africa is a plus.