Senior Green Logistics / Low-Emission Transport Expert

About the role

NTU International is looking for a Senior Green Logistics / Low-Emission Transport Expert to lead sustainable logistics and low‑emission transport initiatives across the ECOWAS region. The role will support the EU‑funded project “Technical Assistance to ECOWAS in Transport Governance” by providing technical guidance and capacity building.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement green logistics and low‑emission transport strategies.
• Provide technical assistance on sustainable freight systems, fuel‑efficiency measures and environmentally sustainable transport solutions.
• Promote low‑emission vehicles, green corridor initiatives and sustainable mobility practices.
• Advise on transport decarbonisation, emissions‑reduction measures and sustainable logistics frameworks.
• Draft technical guidelines, policy recommendations and operational frameworks for green transport.
• Integrate climate and environmental 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 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.
• At least 7 years of experience specifically in green logistics, low‑emission transport systems or sustainable mobility initiatives.
• Proven experience working on transport or logistics projects in developing countries, preferably in Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Experience with international development cooperation and donor‑funded programmes.

Required skills

• Green logistics planning
• Low‑emission transport system design
• Transport decarbonisation and emissions‑reduction analysis
• Fuel‑efficiency assessment
• Sustainable mobility and climate‑resilience integration
• Technical guideline and policy development