Senior Disability Inclusion and Accessibility Expert

About the role

NTU International is looking for a senior expert to embed disability inclusion and universal accessibility into transport governance across the ECOWAS region. The role will support the EU‑funded Technical Assistance project by advising institutions, developing frameworks and delivering capacity‑building activities.

Key responsibilities

• Support integration of disability inclusion and universal accessibility principles 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 related to 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.
• Support monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of disability inclusion and accessibility 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, social inclusion, or inclusive infrastructure development.
• Proven experience on infrastructure, transport, urban development, or social inclusion projects in developing countries, preferably in Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Experience in international development cooperation and donor‑funded programmes.
• At least 7 years of experience specifically in disability inclusion, universal accessibility, or inclusive infrastructure initiatives.

Required skills