Transport Expert – Non-Key Expert for EU Technical Assistance

About the role

NTU International is seeking a Transport Expert to provide non‑key expert technical assistance for an EU‑funded cooperation facility covering Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands. The assignment runs for 36 months starting 1 February 2027 and involves supporting the EU Delegation in programming, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of transport‑related development programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver technical assistance on transport infrastructure, sustainable mobility, and climate‑resilient projects.
• Support the design, preparation and feasibility studies of roads, bridges, ports, and airport infrastructure.
• Provide guidance on multimodal connectivity, freight logistics and rural‑urban mobility solutions.
• Assist in policy, regulatory and institutional strengthening for transport sectors.
• Monitor and evaluate transport programmes, ensuring alignment with EU funding requirements.
• Coordinate with partner‑country institutions, stakeholders and EU bodies, including travel to remote locations as needed.

Required profile

• University degree (post‑graduate preferred) in transport engineering, civil engineering, transport planning, logistics or a related discipline.
• 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.
• Proven ability to work independently and within multicultural, multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel internationally and locally, including to remote areas.

Required skills

• Transport infrastructure planning and development.
• Feasibility studies and project preparation for roads, bridges, ports and airports.
• Asset management and maintenance of transport assets.
• Road safety and transport safety analysis.
• Sustainable, low‑carbon and climate‑resilient transport solutions.
• Monitoring and evaluation of transport and infrastructure programmes.
• Experience with EU‑funded projects.