Senior Regional Transport Policy Expert

About the role

NTU International is seeking a Senior Regional Transport Policy Expert to lead the development and harmonisation of transport policies across the ECOWAS region. The role supports the EU‑funded Technical Assistance project aimed at building sustainable, smart and resilient mobility systems in West Africa.

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 transport policy studies, strategic analyses, technical reports and policy recommendations.
• Support implementation, monitoring and reporting of regional transport strategies, standards and governance frameworks.
• Advise on sector reforms aligned with ECOWAS Vision 2050, AfCFTA and regional integration objectives.
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations, policy dialogue and institutional coordination.
• Integrate climate resilience, inclusion, digitalisation and sustainability considerations into policy drafts.
• Deliver workshops, technical meetings and capacity‑building activities.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in transport planning, public policy, economics, international development, regional integration or a related field.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in transport policy, regional integration or infrastructure governance.
• Proven experience in transport or regional integration programmes in developing countries, preferably Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Experience with international development cooperation and donor‑funded projects.
• Minimum 7 years of experience specifically in transport policy development, regional transport governance or infrastructure strategy.
• Familiarity with regional integration frameworks, corridor development and transport sector reform.

Required skills