Requirements

Education (Required)

• A master's degree in a space-related science or technical field, such as space science, aerospace or aeronautical engineering, electrical or telecommunications engineering, computer science, physics, astronomy, Earth observation, remote sensing or geospatial science.

• Or a master's in space policy, space law, international law, science and technology policy, public policy, public administration, economics, business administration, international relations or a related field.

Experience (Required)

• At least 15 years of growing professional responsibility.

• At least 10 of those years at managerial level and 5 years at supervisory level.

• Substantial experience in the space sector, for example with space agencies, international organisations, government, research institutions or industry.

Language (Required)

• Proficiency in one AU working language: Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese or Spanish.

Nationality and Documents (Required)

• An African passport. The AU only considers applications with a CV, an African passport and the required academic certificates.

• The AU CV template is mandatory. Download it from the AU jobs page and upload it.

Preferred (Added Advantage)

• A PhD in a relevant field.

• Experience in African or other intergovernmental institutions and knowledge of Africa's space sector (highly desirable).

• Knowledge of international space governance, treaties and new space technologies.

• Relevant professional certifications.

• Fluency in a second AU working language.