Senior Green Logistics / Low-Emission Transport Expert

About the role

NTU International is preparing a proposal for an EU‑funded technical assistance project to strengthen sustainable, smart and resilient mobility across the ECOWAS region in West Africa. The Senior Green Logistics / Low‑Emission Transport Expert will lead the design and implementation of green logistics and low‑emission transport strategies, supporting ECOWAS institutions, member states and regional stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement green logistics and low‑emission transport strategies and initiatives.
• Provide technical assistance on sustainable freight systems, fuel‑efficiency measures and environmentally sustainable transport solutions.
• Promote low‑emission vehicles, sustainable mobility practices and green corridor initiatives.
• Advise on transport decarbonisation, emissions‑reduction measures and sustainable logistics frameworks.
• Draft technical guidelines, policy recommendations and operational frameworks for green transport systems.
• Integrate environmental sustainability and climate considerations into corridor management and transport planning.
• Conduct assessments of logistics efficiency, emissions reduction and sustainable transport practices.
• Coordinate with transport authorities, logistics operators, private‑sector stakeholders, development partners and regional institutions.
• Deliver workshops, technical training and capacity‑building activities.
• Support monitoring, reporting and analytical outputs related to sustainable logistics and transport decarbonisation.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in transport engineering, logistics, environmental management, sustainable mobility, climate policy or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in logistics, sustainable transport or environmental sustainability, with at least 7 years focused on green logistics or low‑emission transport.
• Proven experience delivering transport or logistics projects in developing countries, preferably in Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Experience in international development cooperation and donor‑funded programmes.

Required skills