Senior Disability Inclusion and Accessibility Expert

About the role

NTU International is seeking a senior expert to integrate disability inclusion and universal accessibility principles into transport governance across the ECOWAS region. The role supports the EU‑funded project “Technical Assistance to ECOWAS in Transport Governance” and will work with regional institutions, member states and civil society.

Key responsibilities

• Support integration of disability inclusion and universal accessibility into transport policies, infrastructure projects and mobility systems.
• Provide technical assistance on accessible transport infrastructure, inclusive mobility systems and universal design standards.
• Conduct accessibility assessments and disability‑inclusion reviews of transport infrastructure and public mobility systems.
• Develop accessibility frameworks, inclusive infrastructure guidelines and operational procedures.
• Advise ECOWAS institutions and member states on disability‑inclusion policies and accessible transport governance.
• Promote accessibility considerations in corridor management, road‑safety initiatives and transport planning.
• Prepare technical studies, policy recommendations, accessibility audits and inclusion strategies.
• Coordinate with disability organisations, public authorities, civil‑society actors and development partners.
• Deliver workshops, consultations and capacity‑building activities on disability inclusion and accessible transport.
• Contribute to monitoring, reporting and evaluation of inclusion initiatives.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in social inclusion, urban planning, transport planning, accessibility studies, architecture, public policy or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in disability inclusion, accessibility planning or inclusive infrastructure development.
• Proven experience on infrastructure, transport or urban development projects in developing countries, preferably Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Experience in international development cooperation and donor‑funded programmes.

Required skills