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

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.
• Support development of accessibility frameworks, inclusive infrastructure guidelines, and operational procedures.
• Advise ECOWAS institutions and Member States on disability inclusion policies and accessible transport governance systems.
• Promote integration of accessibility considerations into corridor management, road safety initiatives, and transport planning processes.
• Contribute to preparation of 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 related to disability inclusion and accessible transport systems.
• Contribute to 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.
• At least 7 years of experience specifically in disability inclusion, universal accessibility or inclusive infrastructure initiatives.
• Proven experience working 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.

Required skills