Consultancy Opportunities: Senior and Junior Specialists in Human Development

Consultancy Opportunities: Senior and Junior Specialists in Human Development
Organization: NTU International
Project: EU Tender – Technical Support for Multiannual Indicative Programme
Location: Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe (Remote/Field-Based)
Duration: 01 September 2025 – 30 September 2029
Deadline: Rolling applications (apply early for priority consideration)

NTU International is seeking Senior and Junior Human Development Specialists for an upcoming EU-funded project providing technical assistance and evaluations to support the implementation of the Multiannual Indicative Programme (MIP) in Sub-Saharan Africa. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to social protection, education, regional cooperation, and evidence-based policymaking across the region.

Key Focus Areas

1. Social Protection & Human Development

• Support inclusive and sustainable national social protection systems
• Design and implement contributory and non-contributory social protection schemes
• Promote shock-responsive and gender-sensitive strategies, focusing on vulnerable groups
• Develop domestic and external resource mobilization (DRM) strategies for long-term funding

2. Higher Education & Skills Development

• Support access to higher education and skills training through institutions and mobility programs
• Build partnerships between African and European higher education networks
• Promote inclusive education policies for women and persons with disabilities
• Strengthen institutional capacity and education policy reform

3. Regional Cooperation & Governance

• Engage with AU bodies, RECs, and international stakeholders to enhance policy alignment
• Contribute to regulatory development and institutional strengthening
• Conduct impact assessments, collect data, and support evidence-based policymaking

Candidate Profiles

Senior Specialists

• 12–15+ years of experience in social protection, education, or related fields
• Expertise in policy analysis, program implementation, evaluation, and capacity building
• Experience with EU/AU frameworks and collaboration with government or international institutions

Junior Specialists

• 5–7+ years of relevant professional experience
• Background in human development sectors, project support, and research

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Deep understanding of EU and AU policies on human development
• Experience working with institutions like ILO, UN agencies, AfDB, EU, and civil society
• Strong project management, advisory, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Fluent in English and/or French (additional African languages are a plus)

This long-term assignment offers a rare opportunity to contribute to transformative projects in Sub-Saharan Africa. Join NTU and play a role in shaping inclusive policies that advance education, gender equity, and sustainable development.