Higher Education Expert

NTU International A/S is leading a consortium for the implementation of the EU funded project called: Higher Education System Strengthening Project II – Somalia and is searching for experts to support the core team during the implementation of this project.

The overall objective of this assignment is to strengthen the capacity of the higher education system for enhanced coordination, regulation and sustainability of interventions in Somalia.

Location: Mogadishu, Somalia.

Duration: The intended start date is 1st October 2026 and the period of implementation of the contract will be 36 months from this date.

Key Expert: Higher Education Expert

☝️ Minimum Qualifications and skills:

• At least a master’s degree in Higher Education Policy, Education Management, Public Administration or related field;
• In absence of a master’s degree, she/he should have equivalent experience defined as at least a Bachelor's degree and 12 years of specific professional experience (see below);
• Excellent project management skills, including reporting;
• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills;
• Excellent written and spoken English, Somali proficiency is an asset;
• Advanced computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office, project management software (e.g., MS Project), and data visualisation tools.

☝️ General professional experience:

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in higher education policy implementation, with:

Direct advisory roles to ministries of education or higher education commissions on policy development.

Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives (e.g., public-private partnerships, donor-aligned programmes).

Experience coordinating with international partners (e.g.UNICEF, World Bank, EU, or bilateral donors) on higher education initiatives.

☝️Specific professional experience:

• Minimum 10 years proven experience in implementing Quality Assurance and Accreditation frameworks in higher education; experience of working with national higher education commissions, ministries, or international accreditation bodies;
• Knowledge of international Quality Assurance and accreditation standards;
• At least two years’ experience in the Horn of Africa, Eastern Africa or post-conflict environments is an asset.

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.

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