NTU International A/S is leading a consortium for a new EU funded project – Technical Assistance to AUDA-NEPAD – Infrastructure Support Mechanism (ISM) and is looking to identify individual experts to carry out the assignment.
The project aims to enhance road transport governance in Africa, with the anticipated impact being a reduction in trade costs and an improvement in the mobility of persons. The project is expected to foster the growth of an integrated African economy and to create job opportunities. The intended beneficiary, AUDA-NEPAD, in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC) and the Regional Economic Communities (RECs), will play the leading role in facilitating and supporting the implementation of the project’s activities at all levels.
Normal place of performance of the specific assignment: Midrand, South Africa
Duration: The intended start date is 17/11/2024 and the period of implementation of the contract will be 36 months from this date.
Senior International Key expert: Mid-Term Review (MTR) Consultant
Qualifications and skills:
- Degree in Road Engineering or Transport Economics or related field, or the equivalent of at least 5 years of professional experience in this sector.
- Master’s degree is an advantage.
- Excellent critical thinking skills with the ability to solve unstructured problems
- Excellent communication, writing and organizational skills
- Knowledge of either English or French (C1) in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages(CEFR), added advantage will be given to bilingual experts with a corresponding language minimum B2 level
General professional experience
At least 6 years of relevant professional experience covering in transport infrastructure, preferably in the road subsector
Specific professional experience
At least 4 years of relevant professional experience in transport advisory financing in Africa with large-scale infrastructure projects.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply and upload your CV via LinkedIn or sent to [email protected]. Due to the large number of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 10th of October, 2024.