Private Sector Engagement Expert

About the role

NTU International is seeking a Private Sector Engagement Expert to support the Africa‑EU Space Partnership Programme (AESPP Boost). The role focuses on strengthening private‑sector participation, business development, innovation, investment and commercial opportunities across African and European space ecosystems.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and engage companies, entrepreneurs and investors in the space, geospatial and technology sectors.
• Conduct market and value‑chain analyses to uncover commercial opportunities.
• Facilitate matchmaking, business support and access to finance for stakeholders.
• Promote knowledge exchange and partnership building between African and EU entities.
• Contribute to policy dialogue and institutional partnerships that enhance private‑sector involvement.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in economics, business administration, engineering, innovation management or a related field (or four additional years of relevant experience).
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in private‑sector development, industrial cooperation, innovation, business development or investment facilitation.
• At least 4 years of experience engaging companies, entrepreneurs or investors, including market analysis, matchmaking and access‑to‑finance activities.
• Experience in the space, geospatial or technology sector, preferably with exposure to African markets.
• Excellent command of English; working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese is an asset.

Required skills

• Market and value‑chain analysis
• Business development and matchmaking
• Investment facilitation and access‑to‑finance processes
• Stakeholder engagement across public and private sectors