Stakeholder Engagement, Events & Challenges Expert

About the role

NTU International is seeking a Non‑Key Expert to support the Africa‑EU Space Partnership Programme (AESPP Boost). The role will drive stakeholder mobilisation, organise institutional events, run innovation competitions and challenges, and facilitate B2B/B2G matchmaking across the Africa‑EU space ecosystem.

Key responsibilities

• Mobilise and engage stakeholders throughout the Africa‑EU space ecosystem.
• Plan, organise and manage institutional events and outreach activities.
• Design and coordinate innovation competitions and challenge programmes.
• Facilitate B2B and B2G matchmaking between public and private actors.
• Develop outreach materials and communication strategies for the programme.
• Monitor and report on event outcomes and stakeholder feedback.
• Maintain up‑to‑date stakeholder mapping and engagement records.

Required profile

• University degree (minimum three‑year programme) in communication, international relations, event management, social sciences or related field.
• Excellent command of English; French and/or Portuguese knowledge is an asset.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in stakeholder engagement, event organisation, institutional communication or ecosystem mobilisation.
• Minimum 1 year of experience supporting institutional events, stakeholder outreach, innovation competitions, challenges or B2B/B2G matchmaking, including stakeholder mapping.
• Demonstrated ability to work in multicultural and multi‑language environments.
• Proven track record of coordinating cross‑border projects within the space or technology sector.