Senior Disability Inclusion and Accessibility Expert

About the role

NTU International is seeking a Senior Disability Inclusion and Accessibility Expert to support the EU‑funded Technical Assistance to ECOWAS in Transport Governance project. The role will guide the integration of disability‑inclusive principles into transport policies, infrastructure planning, and regional mobility initiatives across West Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance on accessible transport infrastructure and universal design standards.
• Conduct accessibility assessments and disability‑inclusion reviews for transport projects.
• Develop frameworks, guidelines, and operational procedures for inclusive infrastructure.
• Advise ECOWAS institutions and Member States on policy and governance related to disability inclusion.
• Facilitate workshops, consultations, and capacity‑building activities with disability organisations, public authorities, and development partners.
• Contribute to technical studies, policy recommendations, audits, and monitoring reports.

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.
• At least 7 years of experience specifically in disability inclusion or universal accessibility initiatives.
• Proven experience working on infrastructure, transport or urban development projects in developing countries, preferably in Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Experience with international development cooperation and donor‑funded programmes.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence transport governance across the ECOWAS region.
• Collaboration with international donors, regional institutions and civil‑society partners.
• Professional development in inclusive transport and accessibility standards.