OpenLMIS Technical Manager Consultant
VillageReach
Abuja
Nigeria
July 3, 2026
Full-timeJuly 3, 2026
Senior Transport Governance Expert
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Job Description
Job Overview:
GIZ International Services is shortlisted for the EU-funded tender: 'Technical Assistance to ECOWAS in Transport Governance in West Africa', based in Abuja, Nigeria. The overall objective is to promote sustainable, smart, resilient and safe mobility to strengthen land, air and water transport regulatory frameworks in the ECOWAS region.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The expert will be based in Abuja, Nigeria, with regular missions across ECOWAS and West Africa Member States. The position is suited to a full-time role.
Required Qualifications:
A university degree in civil engineering, transport infrastructure, or a related field. A post-graduate degree (Master’s level or equivalent) in civil engineering, transport infrastructure, or a related relevant field. Fluency in English or French, with at least good working knowledge of the other language being an asset. Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with technical data related to road infrastructure and asset management. Strong communication and reporting skills.
Educational Background:
A university degree in civil engineering, transport infrastructure, or a related field; a post-graduate degree (Master’s level or equivalent) is preferred.
Experience:
At least 15 years of professional experience in road infrastructure, construction and maintenance, or civil engineering. At least 5 years of experience in the planning, design, supervision, or management of major road and corridor infrastructure projects. Significant experience working in developing countries, preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa. Experience with performance-based maintenance systems and/or road asset management systems is preferred.
Languages:
Fluency in English or French, with at least good working knowledge of the other language being an asset.
Additional Notes:
Applications can only be considered if they fulfil all mandatory requirements entirely. GIZ has to select a candidate for this position before submitting the offer to the donor. The award decision by the donor will then take up to several months.
GIZ International Services is shortlisted for the EU-funded tender: 'Technical Assistance to ECOWAS in Transport Governance in West Africa', based in Abuja, Nigeria. The overall objective is to promote sustainable, smart, resilient and safe mobility to strengthen land, air and water transport regulatory frameworks in the ECOWAS region.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The expert will be based in Abuja, Nigeria, with regular missions across ECOWAS and West Africa Member States. The position is suited to a full-time role.
Required Qualifications:
A university degree in civil engineering, transport infrastructure, or a related field. A post-graduate degree (Master’s level or equivalent) in civil engineering, transport infrastructure, or a related relevant field. Fluency in English or French, with at least good working knowledge of the other language being an asset. Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with technical data related to road infrastructure and asset management. Strong communication and reporting skills.
Educational Background:
A university degree in civil engineering, transport infrastructure, or a related field; a post-graduate degree (Master’s level or equivalent) is preferred.
Experience:
At least 15 years of professional experience in road infrastructure, construction and maintenance, or civil engineering. At least 5 years of experience in the planning, design, supervision, or management of major road and corridor infrastructure projects. Significant experience working in developing countries, preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa. Experience with performance-based maintenance systems and/or road asset management systems is preferred.
Languages:
Fluency in English or French, with at least good working knowledge of the other language being an asset.
Additional Notes:
Applications can only be considered if they fulfil all mandatory requirements entirely. GIZ has to select a candidate for this position before submitting the offer to the donor. The award decision by the donor will then take up to several months.
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