Senior Railways Specialist (Contractor)

About the role

NTU International A/S is seeking a Senior Railways Specialist to provide technical, policy and investment support for railway projects under the Global Gateway Transport and Urban Facility 2 programme. The contract starts in January 2027 and runs for 48 months, focusing on Sub‑Saharan Africa and other partner regions.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, prepare and implement railway infrastructure and systems projects.
• Conduct feasibility studies, technical assessments, project design reviews and investment analyses.
• Support railway planning, corridor development, operations planning and multimodal integration.
• Advise on signalling, interoperability, traffic management and safety systems, including ERTMS.
• Assist procurement, tendering, implementation supervision, and operation & maintenance planning.
• Promote low‑carbon, climate‑resilient railway solutions and apply European/international standards.
• Contribute to environmental and social impact assessments and policy reforms.
• Provide capacity building and technical assistance to public authorities and sector stakeholders.

Required profile

• Executive‑level experience (minimum 15 years) in railway infrastructure and systems.
• Proven track record in feasibility studies, investment analysis and project design.
• Strong knowledge of European railway standards, ERTMS and interoperability.
• Experience delivering technical assistance in Sub‑Saharan Africa or similar contexts.
• Excellent communication skills for capacity‑building and stakeholder coordination.

Required skills

• Railway infrastructure design
• Signalling systems
• ERTMS and interoperability standards
• Feasibility study methodology
• Technical assessment and project design review
• Investment and financial analysis for rail projects
• Procurement and tendering processes
• Operation and maintenance planning
• Climate resilience and environmental/social impact assessment