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 experience in 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 otherlanguages spoken in Sub-Saharan Africa is a plus.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply and upload your CV via LinkedIn or sent to ******.
Only the candidates with relevant experience will be contacted.