Regional Transformation Expert (Cat. II)

NTU International A/S is leading a consortium for the implementation of the EIB funded project called: Transformation of the Karlovy Vary Region 2026+ and is searching for experts to support the core team during the implementation of this project.

The overall objective of this assignment is for a consultant (the “Service Provider”) to carry out a Study on Karlovy Vary region’s economic opportunities and challenges for the transition to a green economy and energy system (the “Project”).

Location : Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic.

Duration : The intended start date is October 2025 and the services shall be provided for a period of 9 months from this date.

Key Expert: Regional transformation expert (Cat. II)

☝️ Qualifications and skills:

• At least a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent professional qualification) in Mechanical, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering; Industrial Economics or Innovation Management; Environmental or Energy Policy.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required (CEFR C1) (minimum requirement ).
• Fluency in written and spoken Czech would be an asset .
• Computer literacy (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Teams). At least 10 years of experience in regional industrial policy or clean technology deployment (minimum requirement ).

☝️ General professional experience:

• At least 10 years of experience in regional industrial policy or clean technology deployment (minimum requirement ).

☝️ Specific professional experience:

• Minimum 8 years in at least two of the areas presented below:

❖ Regional innovation ecosystems;

❖ Smart Specialisation Strategies (S3);

❖ Clean tech scale-up and industrial symbiosis (minimum requirement ).

• Proven track record in designing and implementing regional transformation strategies, proven by at least one project in the past 5 years (minimum requirement ).
• Experience working with public institutions, industry associations, and international donors, proven by at least three projects in the past 5 years (minimum requirement ).
• Knowledge of EU cohesion policy, Just Transition Mechanism, or similar frameworks, proven by at least three projects in the past 5 years (minimum requirement ).
• Experience working in Czechia will be considered as an asset .
• International experience will be considered as an asset .

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply and upload your CV via LinkedIn or sent to Due to the large number of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.