Transport Expert – Global Gateway Transport & Urban Facility

About the role

NTU International A/S is building a talent pool of experienced transport professionals to support the Global Gateway Transport and Urban Facility 2 project. The pool will provide short‑term technical assistance worldwide, focusing on Sub‑Saharan Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Asia‑Pacific, with a contract expected to start in January 2027 for up to 48 months.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, prepare, appraise and implement transport and connectivity projects.
• Conduct prefeasibility, feasibility, technical, economic and financial studies.
• Support infrastructure planning, design, rehabilitation, modernization and investment planning.
• Assist public authorities in policy, strategy, regulatory framework and sector reform development.
• Prepare investment pipelines aligned with Global Gateway and European Green Deal priorities.
• Advise on sustainable, low‑carbon, smart, safe, resilient and inclusive transport solutions.
• Promote multimodal logistics connectivity and integration of transport modes.
• Assess investment climates, identify PPP opportunities and support procurement, tendering and contract management.
• Facilitate coordination among public authorities, EU delegations, IFIs, operators and private stakeholders.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in transport, infrastructure, mobility, logistics or related sectors.
• Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the listed technical areas (e.g., road/highway infrastructure, rail, ports, urban mobility).
• Experience working with public authorities, development agencies or international financial institutions.

Required skills

• Technical assessment and feasibility study methodology.
• Economic and financial analysis of transport projects.
• Knowledge of European and international transport standards and best practices.
• Ability to develop investment pipelines and PPP frameworks.

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to high‑impact, climate‑aligned transport projects.
• Exposure to a global network of public and private partners.
• Engagement on multi‑year contracts with flexible, short‑term assignments.