Senior Infrastructure Project Preparation Expert

About the role

NTU International is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Project Preparation Expert to lead the preparation of bankable transport infrastructure projects for the EU‑funded “Technical Assistance to ECOWAS in Transport Governance” programme. The role will support the ECOWAS Commission and its Directorate of Transport in developing sustainable, climate‑resilient corridor initiatives across West Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, prepare and structure regional transport infrastructure projects and investment programmes.
• Conduct and review pre‑feasibility, feasibility, technical and investment analyses.
• Develop bankable project dossiers for financing by IFIs, development partners and private investors.
• Support corridor planning and prioritisation, including Praia‑Dakar‑Abidjan and Abidjan‑Lagos routes.
• Provide technical input for project pipeline development, infrastructure mapping and investment tracking.
• Draft technical documentation, concept notes, terms of reference and investment proposals.
• Coordinate with ECOWAS institutions, national authorities, donors and financial institutions.
• Integrate climate resilience, gender equality and social inclusion into project preparation.
• Facilitate capacity‑building workshops and knowledge‑sharing activities.
• Assist in monitoring, reporting and technical review of preparation activities.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in civil engineering, transport engineering, infrastructure planning, economics, project finance or a related field.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in transport infrastructure project preparation, planning or investment advisory.
• Proven experience in developing countries, preferably in Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Background in international development cooperation and donor‑funded programmes.

Required skills