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2025/SIAETED/13973

Job offer type
Experts

Type of contract
Service contract

Deadline date
2025/10/03 22:55

Duration of the assignment
Short term

Duration
6 months

Mission description

Expertise France, as implementing agency of the D4D HUB APAC Branch is recruiting a consultant to provide expert guidance and support in organising APAC Branch activities in: connectivity (5G/6G, submarine cables, satellite), chipset technologies, and high-performance computing (HPC), AI, quantum computing technologies and other emerging technologies.

The role of the consultant will be to support the APAC Branch of the D4D HUB in organising the following indicative activities: workshops, events, study visits, trainings, seminars and actively participating in technical discussions related to its area of expertise. The expert will also be able to mobilise its own network to support the activities.

Key Responsibilities will include:

Support to APAC Branch activities organization:
 Assist in organizing workshops, meetings, trainings, study visits or seminars
 Develop concept note, agendas, presentations, and materials necessary for successful workshop execution.
 Identify relevant speakers and participants
 Activate relevant expertise within its network
 Contribute to workshops facilitation

Participate to Technical Discussions:
 Actively engage in technical discussions, providing expertise, analysis, and recommendations on digital strategies, technologies, and methodologies.
 Collaborate with stakeholders to identify challenges, propose solutions, and contribute to decision-making processes.

Documentation and Reporting:
 Prepare reports, summaries, and documentation of workshop outcomes, technical discussions, and key recommendations.
 Provide regular updates on progress, challenges

Project or context description

The Digital for Development (D4D) Hub is a platform that aims to strengthen digital cooperation and coordination between the European Union and its Member States and partners in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, and EU neighbouring countries. Recently the D4D Hub has been confirmed as a key actor of the new International Digital Strategy for the EU, presented on 5 June 2025. More specifically, the Hub will have a strong facilitator role to deploy the EU Tech Business Offer.


In order to achieve the Overall Objective, the action focuses on supporting DG INTPA on the development and implementation of the regional branches of the D4D hub, to increase donor coordination and the effectiveness of D4D interventions. There are 4 regional branches under the D4D Hub:
 The Latin America and Caribbean branch, headed by AECID
 The Africa branch, led by Enabel with the support of Expertise France
 The Asia-Pacific (APAC) branch, headed by Expertise France
 The NEAR Branch, headed by AICS, Italy

Activities of the action include:
 Facilitating the emergence of Team Europe Initiatives at the national or regional level, as well as collaborations and partnerships between European and regional actors
 Organizing regional workshops or events in strategic D4D sectors
 Creating knowledge sharing products in strategic D4D sectors
 Supporting the engagement of regional/local partners in the D4D Hub activities.

The Secretariat based in Brussels supports the day-to-day management of formal structures (such as working groups and advisory groups) and facilitates knowledge sharing between D4D Hub members and other stakeholders. It also implements outreach activities aimed at increasing the visibility of D4D Hub members’ interventions in the digital cooperation field.

Required profile

 Advanced degree (PhD/MSc) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Telecommunications, or related fields.
 Proven expertise in delivering consultancy missions and strategic advice to public and private investors in the digital sector, including Telecom, Software, Chipsets and Digital industries within international environments
 Strong knowledge of the European actors involved in Telecom, Software, Chipsets and Digital industries
 Experience in managing and working with public, academic and private key stakeholders involved in the digital sector in Europe and potentially in ASEAN
 Proven track record in organizing workshops, event moderation and facilitation of interactions and technical exchanges between participants
 Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to changing project requirements.
 Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
 Proven expertise in working on projects funded by the European Union;

Additional information

The services of the selected individual contractors will be required for maximum 40 days during the period from October 2025 to 30 June 2026 home based. Missions in Europe and to Asia-Pacific could be envisaged, if relevant for carrying out the assignment. All products resulting from this contractual arrangement are the exclusive property of the EC.

Request for proposal
To apply for this contract, please provide the following:
 A quotation for the requested services with a short methodology (max 1 page);
 Expert’s resume;
You can send all documents to andreea.musca@expertisefrance.fr and gabriela.gonciulea@d4dhub.eu the latest by 3 October noon (CET).

Selection criteria for applications

The selection process for candidates will be based on the following criteria :

  • Candidate’s training/skills/experience

Deadline for application : 2025/10/03 22:55

Expertise France is the public agency for designing and implementing international technical cooperation projects. The agency operates around four key priorities :

  • democratic, economic, and financial governance ;
  • peace, stability, and security ;
  • climate, agriculture, and sustainable development ;
  • health and human development ;

In these areas, Expertise France conducts capacity-building initiatives and manages project implementation, leveraging technical expertise and acting as a project coordinator. This involves combining public sector expertise with private sector skills to drive impactful results. 

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