Senior Disability Inclusion and Accessibility Expert

About the role

NTU International is seeking a senior expert to embed disability inclusion and universal accessibility principles into transport governance across the ECOWAS region. The role will support the EU‑funded Technical Assistance project by providing strategic guidance, technical assistance, and capacity‑building for inclusive mobility systems.

Key responsibilities

• Integrate disability inclusion and universal accessibility standards into transport policies, infrastructure projects and regional mobility initiatives.
• Provide technical assistance on accessible transport infrastructure, inclusive mobility systems and universal design standards.
• Conduct accessibility assessments and disability‑inclusion reviews of 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 programmes and transport planning processes.
• 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 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 or inclusive infrastructure development.
• At least 7 years of experience specifically in disability inclusion, universal accessibility or inclusive infrastructure initiatives.
• Proven experience working on transport, urban development or social‑inclusion projects in developing countries, preferably in Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Experience in international development cooperation and donor‑funded programmes.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of universal design principles and accessibility standards.
• Experience conducting accessibility assessments and audits.
• Ability to develop policy frameworks, guidelines and operational procedures for inclusive transport.
• Excellent stakeholder coordination and capacity‑building skills.