Senior Performance-Based Maintenance Expert

About the role

NTU International is seeking a Senior Performance-Based Maintenance Expert to lead the design and implementation of performance‑based road maintenance systems across the ECOWAS region. The role supports an EU‑funded technical assistance project aimed at improving transport governance, climate‑resilient infrastructure, and regional connectivity.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement performance‑based road maintenance systems and contracting approaches.
• Provide technical assistance on maintenance procurement, contract management, and contractor performance monitoring.
• Develop performance indicators, service levels, and monitoring frameworks.
• Prepare bidding documents, technical specifications, and contract documentation for maintenance contracts.
• Advise on maintenance planning, budgeting, and performance monitoring systems.
• Support transparent and efficient maintenance procurement procedures.
• Contribute to climate‑resilient and sustainable maintenance approaches.
• Coordinate with ECOWAS institutions, national road agencies, contractors, and development partners.
• Deliver workshops, training sessions, and capacity‑building activities.
• Assist in monitoring, reporting, and evaluating maintenance performance and contract implementation.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in civil engineering, transport infrastructure, construction management, procurement or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in road maintenance, transport infrastructure management, or maintenance contract implementation.
• Proven experience on transport infrastructure projects in developing countries, preferably Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Experience in international development cooperation and donor‑funded programmes.
• At least 7 years of experience with performance‑based road maintenance systems or contract management.

Required skills

• Performance‑based road maintenance systems
• Maintenance procurement and contract management
• Contractor performance monitoring
• Development of performance indicators and monitoring frameworks
• Bidding document and technical specification preparation
• Maintenance planning and budgeting
• Climate‑resilient maintenance approaches
• FIDIC‑based maintenance contracts (advantageous)
• Workshop facilitation and capacity‑building