National Hub Expert

National Hub Expert – France (Atlantic Sea Basin) Location:

France (remote / national-based; travel required for events and meetings)

Type:

Part-time (minimum 50% FTE); Expert pool for project bid and future assignments

About NTU International & This Opportunity NTU International A/S is an international consulting company providing advisory and programme management services for governments and international organisations. We work extensively with EU institutions on policy, maritime affairs, and technical assistance initiatives.

NTU is currently preparing a bid for Call for Tenders CINEA/2026/OP/0001 – "Assistance Mechanism for the European Sea Basin Strategies in the Atlantic, Western Mediterranean, Black and North Seas" – a contract issued by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA). The contract supports the implementation of four EU Sea Basin Strategies through technical assistance, stakeholder engagement, communication, and national-level coordination.

To strengthen our bid and build our expert pool for future assignments, we are seeking a qualified National Hub Expert based in France to support the Atlantic Sea Basin Strategy. France is one of the four Atlantic EU Member States participating in the Atlantic Maritime Strategy alongside Ireland, Portugal, and Spain.

About the Atlantic Sea Basin Strategy The Atlantic Maritime Strategy focuses on four pillars: Ports as gateways for the blue economy; Blue skills of the future and ocean literacy; Marine renewable energy; and Healthy ocean and resilient coasts. The National Hub in France will act as a one-stop advisory and support point for national coordinators and stakeholders, helping drive the implementation of the Atlantic Action Plan.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Identify, develop, and support project ideas systematically linked to relevant funding opportunities

Build relationships with national, regional, and local authorities, clusters, maritime networks, and stakeholders

Support partner matchmaking and cooperation across the sea basin

Organise national and bi-national events, thematic workshops, and roadshows in line with strategy priorities

Participate in external events to promote visibility of the sea basin strategy

Raise awareness and disseminate strategy priorities and results

Provide input to the maritime data hub / CINEA Qlik Sense dashboard

Draft rolling annual roadmaps in consultation with national coordinators

Support the Sea Basin Coordinator in monitoring and reporting activities

Contribute to policy feedback and analysis on blue economy priorities

Profile Requirements We are looking for experts with the following qualifications:

At least 5 years of professional experience in maritime policy and/or blue economy sectors

Demonstrated experience of working with sector stakeholders at national or regional level

Relevant higher education degree related to maritime affairs, blue economy, or equivalent

Strong knowledge of national and EU funding instruments relevant to maritime/blue economy

Excellent networking and stakeholder engagement skills

Fluency in English (written and spoken); proficiency in the national language is essential

Experience with EU-funded projects or programmes is highly desirable

Country-Specific Requirements

In-depth knowledge of France's maritime sector, coastal communities, and blue economy ecosystem

Familiarity with French national and regional funding instruments (e.g. EMFAF, Interreg Atlantic Area, national maritime programmes)

Existing network within French maritime authorities, clusters, ports, and research institutions

Knowledge of the outermost regions (e.g. French overseas territories) related to the Atlantic strategy is a strong asset

Professional proficiency in French (native or near-native level)

How to Apply Please apply via LinkedIn and upload your most recent CV, ensuring it includes your email address and telephone number.

We encourage all applicants to follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ntu-international/

Only shortlisted experts will be contacted when relevant opportunities arise.

Due to the expected volume of applications, NTU will contact specialists whose profiles match the requirements of specific assignments.

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