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‑inclusive principles into transport policies, infrastructure planning and regional mobility initiatives across West Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Support the 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 for 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.
• Contribute to 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.
• At least 7 years of experience specifically in disability inclusion, universal accessibility or inclusive infrastructure initiatives.
• Proven experience working 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