Senior Green Logistics / Low-Emission Transport Expert

About the role

NTU International is seeking a senior expert to lead green logistics and low‑emission transport initiatives for an EU‑funded technical assistance project supporting ECOWAS transport governance in West Africa. The role involves shaping sustainable mobility strategies, advising on decarbonisation, and building capacity among regional stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement green logistics and low‑emission transport strategies.
• Provide technical assistance on sustainable freight systems, fuel‑efficiency measures and environmentally sustainable transport solutions.
• Promote low‑emission vehicles, green corridors and sustainable mobility practices.
• Advise on transport decarbonisation, emissions‑reduction measures and logistics frameworks.
• Draft technical guidelines, policy recommendations and operational frameworks for green transport.
• Integrate climate considerations into corridor management and transport planning.
• Conduct assessments of logistics efficiency, emissions reduction and sustainable practices.
• Coordinate with transport authorities, logistics operators, private‑sector partners and development agencies.
• Deliver workshops, technical training and capacity‑building activities.
• Support monitoring, reporting and analytical outputs for transport decarbonisation initiatives.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in transport engineering, logistics, environmental management, sustainable mobility, climate policy or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in logistics, sustainable transport or green mobility, with at least 7 years focused on green logistics or low‑emission transport.
• Proven experience in transport or logistics projects in developing countries, preferably Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Experience in international development cooperation and donor‑funded programmes.

Required skills

• Sustainable freight systems
• Fuel‑efficiency measures
• Low‑emission vehicle technologies
• Transport decarbonisation strategies
• Emissions‑reduction methodologies
• Logistics efficiency assessments
• Corridor management and transport planning
• Capacity‑building workshop design
• Monitoring and reporting of sustainability metrics