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

• Provide technical assistance to embed disability inclusion and universal accessibility into transport governance, corridor management and road‑safety programmes.
• Conduct accessibility assessments and disability‑inclusion reviews of transport infrastructure and public mobility systems.
• Develop accessibility frameworks, inclusive infrastructure guidelines and operational procedures.
• Advise ECOWAS institutions and Member States on policy and governance for accessible transport.
• Coordinate with disability organisations, public authorities, civil‑society actors and development partners.
• Deliver workshops, consultations and capacity‑building activities on inclusive transport.
• Contribute to technical studies, policy recommendations, audits and monitoring 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, preferably in developing countries and Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Proven experience in international development cooperation and donor‑funded programmes.
• At least 7 years of experience specifically in disability inclusion, universal accessibility or inclusive infrastructure projects.

Required skills

• Accessibility assessments and audits.
• Universal design standards and inclusive infrastructure guidelines.
• Transport policy analysis and corridor management.
• Stakeholder coordination with disability organisations and development partners.