Senior Performance-Based Maintenance Expert

About the role

NTU International is seeking a Senior Performance-Based Maintenance Expert to support the EU‑funded Technical Assistance to ECOWAS in Transport Governance project. The expert will design, implement and monitor performance‑based road maintenance systems and contracts across the ECOWAS region, contributing to sustainable and climate‑resilient mobility.

Key responsibilities

• Design and roll‑out 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 for road maintenance.
• Prepare bidding documents, technical specifications and contract documentation for maintenance contracts.
• Advise on maintenance planning, budgeting and performance monitoring systems.
• Support transparent and efficient procurement procedures and climate‑resilient maintenance strategies.
• Coordinate with ECOWAS institutions, national road agencies, contractors and development partners.
• Deliver workshops, training sessions and capacity‑building activities.
• Contribute to monitoring, reporting and evaluation of maintenance performance.

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.
• At least 7 years of experience with performance‑based road maintenance systems or contracts.
• Proven experience on transport infrastructure projects in developing countries, preferably Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Experience in international development cooperation and donor‑funded programmes.

Required skills

• Performance‑based maintenance system design
• FIDIC‑based maintenance contract framework
• Maintenance procurement and contract management
• Development of performance indicators and monitoring frameworks