SENIOR INTERNET GOVERNANCE/ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE EXPERT (MIN 330 WORKING DAYS)

NTU International A/S is leading a consortium for a new EU funded project PRIDA Digital Africa II and is looking to identify individual experts to carry out the assignment.The main objective of this assignment is to provide technical assistance to support the AUC to accelerate the implementation of the Digital Transformation Strategy for Africa 2020-2030 (AU DTS) at continental level.Location: AUC headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.Duration: The intended start date is 15 November 2024and the period of implementation of the contract will be 36 months from this date.Key Expert 3: Senior Internet Governance/Artificial Intelligence Expert (Min 330 working days) Qualifications and skills: ▪ Master's in a relevant field such as Information Technology, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Public Policy, Emerging technologies, or a relevant, directly related discipline; or in its absence, equivalent relevant professional experience of a minimum of 5 years▪ Advanced level English or French (at least C1) is required and proficiency (minimum B2) in other official languages of the AU in both spoken and written communication will be considered an asset.▪ Knowledge of Africa digital landscape (eg. DTS for Africa 2020-30) and knowledge of the AU context preferred;▪ Experience in project management, including planning, execution, and monitoring.▪ Knowledge and familiarity with global governance organizations and forums(IGFs), digital &data governance processes and forums;▪ Knowledge and familiarity with emerging technologies including Artificial intelligence and its regulatory implications is preferred;General professional experience:▪ Experience of at least 10 years in the field of ICT policy and regulation; digital market, emerging technologies▪ Experience working with government agencies, regulatory bodies, or international organizations related to ICT;▪ Working experience with international stakeholders and governments, preferably in Africa Specific professional experience:▪ Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the Internet Governance domain including in developing training materials and online content for capacity building for various internet stakeholder groups (government, civil society, private sector and academia), development and implementation of digital market related policies, legislations and regulation;▪ Experience in requirements for setting up multi-stakeholder structures at national and regional levels with specific focus on Africa;▪ Experience in the Artificial Intelligence field is preferred The Team Leader will be responsible for coordinating the Technical Assistance (TA) work and ensure quality and timely delivery of the requested services described under these ToR and will act as focal point. All experts must be independent and free from conflicts of interest in the responsibilities they take on.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: 20th of September, 2024.