Senior Disability Inclusion and Accessibility Expert

About the role

NTU International is looking for 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 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.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in disability inclusion, accessibility planning or inclusive infrastructure development.
• Minimum 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 with international development cooperation and donor‑funded programmes.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence transport governance across the ECOWAS region.
• Collaboration with international donors, regional institutions and civil‑society partners.
• Professional development in disability inclusion and universal design.