VPIC Engagement Expert

NTU International A/S is leading a consortium for a new EU funded project - Technical Assistance to AUDA-NEPAD - Infrastructure Support Mechanism (ISM) and is looking to identify individual experts to carry out the assignment.

The project aims to enhance road transport governance in Africa, with the anticipated impact being a reduction in trade costs and an improvement in the mobility of persons. The project is expected to foster the growth of an integrated African economy and to create job opportunities. The intended beneficiary, AUDA-NEPAD, in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC) and the Regional Economic Communities (RECs), will play the leading role in facilitating and supporting the implementation of the project’s activities at all levels.

Normal place of performance of the specific assignment: Midrand, South Africa

Duration: The intended start date is 17/11/2024 and the period of implementation of the contract will be 36 months from this date.

Senior International Key expert: VPIC Engagement Expert

Qualifications and skills:

• University degree in public relations / media /communications, or similar, a master degree will be considered an advantage
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
• The expert must have knowledge of either English or French (C1) in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages(CEFR), added advantage will be given to bilingual experts with a corresponding language minimum B2 level

General professional experience

At least 3 years' relevant experience directly or indirectly linked to the scope of assignment to perform

Specific professional experience

• Proven professional experience in communication and visibility, including planning, designing, implementing and evaluating communication and visibility strategies and plans
• Successful experience in the role of Communication and visibility expert, or equivalent, in at least 1 service contract financed by bilateral or multilateral Development & Cooperation Partners or Development Banks.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply and upload your CV via LinkedIn or sent to recruitment@ntu.eu. Due to the large number of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 30th of October 2024.