Digitalization Expert for EU Pacific Technical Assistance

About the role

NTU International seeks a seasoned Digitalization Expert to provide technical assistance for EU‑funded development programmes across Papua New Guinea and the wider Pacific region. The assignment, starting 1 February 2027, will run for 36 months and supports the EU Delegation in designing, implementing and evaluating digital transformation initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and advise on digital transformation strategies, e‑government services and ICT policy frameworks.
• Conduct digital infrastructure assessments, propose connectivity solutions and support telecommunications planning.
• Design and implement digital platforms, data‑management and interoperability solutions for public administration.
• Provide capacity‑building and institutional assessments to strengthen digital skills and literacy.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the progress of digitalisation programmes, ensuring alignment with EU objectives.

Required profile

• University degree (post‑graduate preferred) in ICT, computer science, engineering, public administration or related field.
• Minimum six years of professional experience in digitalisation, ICT policy or e‑government within developing countries.
• Proven ability to produce high‑quality reports and communicate effectively in multicultural settings.
• Willingness to travel internationally and to remote locations in the Pacific.

Required skills

• Digital transformation and strategy development
• E‑government and digital public services
• ICT policy, regulation and institutional development
• Digital connectivity and telecommunications planning
• Digital infrastructure and information systems design
• Data management, interoperability and digital platforms
• Digital inclusion, literacy and capacity‑building

What we offer

• Engagement on a high‑impact EU development project
• Opportunity to work across multiple Pacific Island nations
• Professional development in a multicultural, multidisciplinary environment