Senior Regional Transport Policy Expert

About the role

NTU International is seeking a Senior Regional Transport Policy Expert to support the EU‑funded Technical Assistance to ECOWAS in Transport Governance project. The role will focus on developing, harmonising and implementing transport policies and governance frameworks across the ECOWAS region, aligning with ECOWAS Vision 2050, AfCFTA and regional integration priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, review and harmonise regional transport policies, strategies and regulatory frameworks.
• Provide technical advice on transport integration, corridor governance and multimodal connectivity.
• Coordinate policy actions between ECOWAS institutions, member states, regional organisations and development partners.
• Prepare policy studies, strategic analyses, technical reports and recommendations.
• Support implementation, monitoring and reporting of transport standards and governance frameworks.
• Advise on sector reforms aligned with climate resilience, digitalisation and inclusion objectives.
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations, policy dialogues and capacity‑building workshops.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in transport planning, public policy, economics, international development or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in transport policy, regional integration or infrastructure governance, with at least 7 years focused on policy development.
• Proven experience in Sub‑Saharan African transport or regional integration programmes and donor‑funded projects.
• Strong understanding of ECOWAS Vision 2050, AfCFTA and regional connectivity frameworks.

Required skills

• Expertise in transport policy development and regional governance.
• Knowledge of corridor management, multimodal transport and climate‑resilient infrastructure.
• Experience delivering workshops, technical meetings and capacity‑building activities.
• Ability to produce high‑quality analytical reports and policy recommendations.