National Hub Expert – Italy (WestMED Initiative)?? Location:Italy (remote / national-based; travel required for events and meetings)?? Type:Tempo parziale (minimum 50% FTE); Expert pool for project bid and future assignmentsAbout NTU International & This OpportunityNTU 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/****/OP/**** – \"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 Italy to support the Western Mediterranean (WestMED) Sea Basin Strategy. Italy is one of five EU Member States in the WestMED Initiative and plays a central role in sustainable blue economy development, maritime spatial planning, and regional cooperation in the Western Mediterranean.About the WestMED InitiativeThe WestMED Initiative brings together 10 countries around a common roadmap for sustainable blue economy in the Western Mediterranean, focusing on safer maritime spaces, smart and resilient blue economy, and improved maritime governance. Active Thematic Groups cover sustainable transport and green shipping, aquaculture, maritime clusters, MSP, and sustainable tourism. The National Hub in Italy will engage stakeholders at national and regional level to advance WestMED priorities.Key Tasks and ResponsibilitiesIdentify, develop, and support proj