Stakeholder Engagement, Events & Challenges Expert

About the role

We are looking for a qualified Non‑Key Expert to support stakeholder mobilisation, institutional events, innovation competitions, outreach activities and B2B/B2G matchmaking across the Africa‑EU space ecosystem.

Key responsibilities

• Mobilise stakeholders throughout the Africa‑EU space ecosystem.
• Organise and manage institutional events and outreach activities.
• Coordinate innovation competitions, challenges and related activities.
• Facilitate B2B and B2G matchmaking sessions to foster private‑sector engagement.
• Maintain stakeholder mapping and engagement records.
• Collaborate with EU and African institutions to align programme objectives.

Required profile

• University degree (minimum three‑year programme) in communication, international relations, event management, social sciences or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in stakeholder engagement, event organisation, institutional communication or ecosystem mobilisation.
• At least 1 year of experience supporting institutional events, stakeholder outreach, innovation competitions, challenges or B2B/B2G matchmaking.
• Excellent command of English; working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work in multilingual environments.