Senior and Junior Specialists in Democratic Governance, Peace and Security, Culture

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:

Democratic Governance & Peace and Security

• Support the operationalization of the African Governance Architecture (AGA) and African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) to enhance democratic governance and conflict prevention.
• Engage with the AU Commission, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), civil society organizations (CSOs), and AU Member States at political, policy, and operational levels.
• Support the AU Peace Fund’s Crisis Reserve Facility (CRF), the AU Human Rights Compliance Framework (AUCF), and the Women, Peace & Security (WPS) Agenda in Africa.
• Promote youth and women’s participation in governance, peace, and security activities through strengthened civil society engagement.
• Provide technical assistance and policy recommendations to AU institutions and stakeholders.

Culture

• Support the implementation of the PALOP-TL PROCULTURA II initiative to promote sustainable employment in the creative industries of Portuguese-speaking African countries and East Timor.
• Enhance mobility of artists, dissemination of cultural products, and regulatory frameworks for cultural public institutions.
• Work with national and regional partners to strengthen cultural value chains and improve opportunities in the creative economy.

Key Requirements

• Senior Specialists: Minimum 12-15 years of experiencein governance, peace and security, or cultural sector projects at an international level.
• Junior Specialists: Minimum 5 -7 years of experience in governance, peace and security, or cultural sector projects at an international level.
• Strong experience in policy development, strategic planning, and project implementation within AU, RECs, UN, or similar institutions.
• Proven ability to engage with high-level stakeholders, including government representatives, CSOs, and international organizations.
• Expertise in gender equality, human rights, and conflict prevention.
• Fluency in English and/or French; knowledge of other languages spoken in Sub-Saharan Africa is a plus.