Senior Gender and Inclusive Transport Expert

About the role

NTU International is seeking a Senior Gender and Inclusive Transport Expert to lead gender mainstreaming and social inclusion initiatives within the EU‑funded Technical Assistance to ECOWAS in Transport Governance project. The role will support ECOWAS institutions, Member States and regional stakeholders in embedding equitable access considerations into transport policies, infrastructure planning and corridor management across West Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Integrate gender equality and social inclusion considerations into transport policies, infrastructure projects and corridor governance initiatives.
• Provide technical assistance on inclusive transport systems, gender‑responsive infrastructure planning and equitable mobility approaches.
• Conduct gender and social inclusion assessments for transport infrastructure and regional connectivity projects.
• Develop inclusive transport policies, action plans and operational frameworks.
• Advise ECOWAS institutions and Member States on gender mainstreaming, vulnerable groups and inclusive governance mechanisms.
• Promote the participation of women, youth, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable populations in transport planning and decision‑making.
• Prepare social analyses, policy recommendations, safeguard documentation and inclusion strategies.
• Coordinate with public institutions, civil‑society organisations, development partners and regional stakeholders.
• Deliver workshops, consultations and capacity‑building activities on gender equality and inclusive transport.
• Support monitoring, reporting and evaluation of inclusion and gender‑mainstreaming activities.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in gender studies, social sciences, transport planning, development studies, sociology, public policy or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in gender equality, social inclusion, transport governance or development programmes.
• Proven experience on infrastructure, transport or social development projects in developing countries, preferably in Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Experience in international development cooperation and donor‑funded programmes.
• At least 7 years of experience in gender mainstreaming, inclusive infrastructure or social inclusion initiatives.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence transport governance and inclusive mobility across the ECOWAS region.
• Collaboration with regional institutions, development partners and civil‑society actors.
• Professional development within a high‑impact EU‑funded project.