Senior Road Asset Management Expert

About the role

NTU International is seeking a Senior Road Asset Management Expert to support the EU‑funded Technical Assistance to ECOWAS in Transport Governance project. The role will focus on developing and strengthening climate‑resilient road asset management systems across the ECOWAS region.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and enhance road asset management systems and maintenance planning frameworks.
• Provide technical assistance on lifecycle management, maintenance prioritisation, and performance monitoring.
• Support implementation of Road Management Systems (RMS) and related digital tools.
• Conduct technical assessments of road conditions and maintenance needs.
• Harmonise road and bridge design, maintenance, and asset management standards across ECOWAS member states.
• Promote climate‑resilient and environmentally sustainable asset management practices.
• Coordinate with ECOWAS institutions, national road agencies, and development partners.
• Deliver workshops, training sessions, and capacity‑building activities.
• Contribute to monitoring, reporting, and analytical outputs on infrastructure performance.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in civil engineering, transport infrastructure, pavement engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in road infrastructure management, road maintenance, or transport engineering.
• At least 7 years of experience with road asset management systems, RMS, asset inventories, or pavement management tools.
• Proven experience in international development cooperation and donor‑funded programmes, preferably in Sub‑Saharan Africa.

Required skills

• Road Management Systems (RMS)
• Asset inventories
• Pavement management systems
• Maintenance monitoring tools