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

Duration: 01/09/2025 – 30/09/2029

Key Responsibilities:

☝️ Trade & Investment Facilitation

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

☝️ Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) & Sustainability

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

☝️ Capacity Building & Policy Support

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

☝️ Multi-Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships

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

Key Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• trong understanding of EU-Africa trade relations, AfCFTA implementation, and investment policies.
• Experience working with government institutions, international organizations (EU, AU, WTO, UN, AfDB), and private sector stakeholders.
• Expertise in blended finance, trade facilitation, and corporate sustainability frameworks is a plus.
• 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 sent to recruitment@ntu.eu. Only the candidates with relevant experience will be contacted.

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