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 focus on embedding disability inclusion and universal accessibility principles into transport policies, infrastructure planning and regional mobility initiatives across West Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Integrate disability inclusion and universal accessibility standards into transport governance, corridor management and road‑safety programmes.
• Provide technical assistance on accessible transport infrastructure, inclusive mobility systems and universal design guidelines.
• Conduct accessibility assessments and disability‑inclusion reviews of transport projects and public mobility systems.
• Develop frameworks, guidelines and operational procedures for inclusive infrastructure.
• Advise ECOWAS institutions and Member States on policy and governance related to accessible transport.
• 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 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, with at least 7 years focused on disability inclusion or universal accessibility.
• Proven experience on infrastructure, transport or urban development projects in developing countries, preferably in Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Experience in international development cooperation and donor‑funded programmes.

Required skills

• Disability inclusion and accessibility planning.
• Universal design standards for transport infrastructure.
• Technical assistance and policy advisory in transport governance.