The consultant will ensure that the modules are pedagogically sound, analytically rigorous, industry-relevant, and accessible to learners with limited prior exposure to the space sector, while remaining aligned with UN values, peaceful applications, and sustainable development objectives.
Responsibilities:
The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) is recruiting a consultant to develop a Space Innovation, Commercialization, and Entrepreneurship (SPICE) e-learning course.
The course supports UNOOSA’s mandate to promote the peaceful, inclusive, and sustainable development of the global space economy through education and training with a particular focus on youth and early-career professionals from developing countries.
Module 1 (The New Space Economy) and Module 2 (Innovation) form the conceptual backbone of the course.
They establish a shared understanding of the global space ecosystem, value chains, innovation dynamics, technological trends, and sustainability considerations that underpin subsequent practical modules—Module 3 (Commercialization) and Module 4 (Entrepreneurship).
Under the supervision of the Space Economy Lead, the overall guidance of the Chief of the Space Applications Section, and the overall strategic coordination of the Director of the Office, the tasks of the consultant will include, but not be limited to: A. Curriculum and content development.
Develop curriculum and detailed lesson plans for Modules 2 and 3, broken down into 15-minute lessons, in line with the recommended curriculum outline. The total duration of the presentation is approximately 6 to 10 hours.
Conduct independent research to gather relevant information and materials for the course. Prepare high-quality presentation slides and full lecture scripts in English for recorded delivery.
Integrate global case studies, examples from both emerging and established space economies, and practical illustrations of space innovation and commercialization.
Requirements:
An advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in space engineering, space policy, economics, business administration, innovation studies, or a related field is required.
A first-level university degree in similar fields, in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
At least five (5) years of working experience in the space sector, innovation, or related policy and industry domains is required.
Working experience in a space startup is required. Professional experience in educational teaching and instructional delivery is required.
