Transport Expert – Non-Key Expert (Consultant)

About the role

NTU International is seeking a qualified Transport Expert (Non‑Key Expert) to provide technical assistance for EU‑funded programmes in Papua New Guinea and the wider Pacific region. The assignment runs for 36 months starting 1 February 2027 and focuses on transport infrastructure, sustainable mobility, connectivity and climate‑resilient solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Support the EU Delegation in programming, implementing, monitoring, reviewing and evaluating development cooperation operations.
• Deliver technical assistance on transport infrastructure planning, feasibility studies, project preparation and asset management.
• Provide expertise on roads, highways, bridges, maritime ports, inter‑island connectivity and aviation facilities.
• Advise on rural and urban mobility, freight logistics, multimodal connectivity and low‑carbon transport options.
• Contribute to climate‑resilient transport design, disaster risk reduction and transport policy and regulatory strengthening.
• Facilitate coordination and dialogue with partner‑country institutions and other stakeholders.

Required profile

• University degree (preferably postgraduate) in transport engineering, civil engineering, transport planning, logistics or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in transport, infrastructure or mobility projects in developing‑country contexts.
• Demonstrated experience in Papua New Guinea, the Pacific region or similar environments.
• Experience with at least one EU‑funded project.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with ability to produce high‑quality reports in culturally sensitive settings.

Required skills

• Transport infrastructure planning and development
• Roads, highways and bridge design
• Maritime port and inter‑island connectivity
• Aviation and airport infrastructure
• Mobility planning (rural & urban)
• Freight logistics and multimodal connectivity
• Feasibility studies and project preparation
• Asset management and maintenance
• Road safety and transport safety
• Low‑carbon and climate‑resilient transport solutions
• Monitoring and evaluation of transport programmes

What we offer

• Engagement on a high‑impact EU development programme.
• Opportunity to work across diverse Pacific contexts.
• Professional development in climate‑resilient transport.