Senior Gender and Inclusive Transport Expert

About the role

NTU International is seeking a senior expert to lead gender mainstreaming and inclusive transport planning for an EU‑funded technical assistance project supporting ECOWAS institutions and member states across West Africa. The role will guide the integration of gender equality and social inclusion into transport governance, infrastructure planning, and regional mobility policies.

Key responsibilities

• Support the integration of gender equality and social inclusion considerations into transport policies, infrastructure projects and corridor governance initiatives.
• Provide technical assistance on inclusive transport systems, gender‑responsive infrastructure planning and equitable mobility approaches.
• Conduct gender and social inclusion assessments related to transport infrastructure and regional connectivity projects.
• Develop inclusive transport policies, action plans and operational frameworks.
• Advise ECOWAS institutions and member states on gender mainstreaming, vulnerable groups and inclusive governance mechanisms.
• Promote the participation of women, youth, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable populations in transport planning and decision‑making.
• Prepare social analyses, policy recommendations, safeguard documentation and inclusion strategies.
• Coordinate with public institutions, civil society organisations, development partners and regional stakeholders.
• Deliver workshops, consultations and capacity‑building activities on gender equality and inclusive transport systems.
• Contribute to monitoring, reporting and evaluation of inclusion and gender mainstreaming activities.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in gender studies, social sciences, transport planning, development studies, sociology, public policy or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in gender equality, social inclusion, transport governance or development programmes, preferably in Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• At least 7 years of hands‑on experience in gender mainstreaming, inclusive infrastructure or social inclusion initiatives.
• Proven experience in international development cooperation and donor‑funded projects.

Required skills