NTU International A/S, a leading international consulting company providing project management and technical advisory services worldwide, is preparing a proposal for the “Global Gateway Transport and Urban Facility 2” project. We are seeking a highly qualified Senior Non-Key Expert – Railways Specialist to support technical, policy, institutional, and investment-related assignments in the railway sector, with mobilisation to Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Asia and the Pacific.
About the Role – Railway Sector Technical Assistance
Core Focus: Railway infrastructure and systems project identification, preparation, and implementation
Technical Scope: Rail infrastructure, signalling, interoperability, traffic management, and safety systems
Standards Focus: European and international railway standards, including ERTMS interoperability
Project Timeline: Intended start date January 2027, 48-month implementation period
Framework: Aligned with the Global Gateway strategy and European Green Deal’s geopolitical offer
Career Growth & Global Development Impact
Global Mobility: Technical assistance missions worldwide, with a focus on Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific
Sustainable Development Focus: Support inclusive, smart, clean, safe, secure, resilient, and sustainable rail systems
Stakeholder Network: Coordinate with public authorities, infrastructure managers, operators, IFIs, and development partners
Career Growth: Build a distinguished international consulting career across the full railway project cycle
Position Overview
This Senior Non-Key Expert – Railways Specialist role supports the identification, preparation, and implementation of railway infrastructure and systems projects, conducting feasibility studies, technical assessments, and investment-related analyses. You will support railway planning, corridor development, and multimodal integration, advise on infrastructure, signalling, interoperability, and safety systems, support procurement, tendering, and implementation supervision, promote sustainable and climate-resilient railway infrastructure, and provide capacity building and technical assistance to public authorities and sector stakeholders.
Why This Role Matters: As Railways Specialist, you contribute your expertise to a major EU-funded global infrastructure initiative shaping transport systems across Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific, apply deep technical knowledge across the full railway project cycle from feasibility studies through implementation and maintenance planning, advise on cutting-edge interoperability standards including ERTMS and international best practices, support policy and institutional reforms that strengthen railway sectors in partner countries, and build a globally respected consulting career working alongside IFIs, development partners, and governments on transformative rail infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Project Identification & Preparation
- Support the identification, preparation, and implementation of railway infrastructure and systems projects
- Conduct feasibility studies, technical assessments, project design reviews, and investment-related analyses
- Support railway planning, corridor development, operations planning, and multimodal integration
Technical Advisory & Standards
- Advise on rail infrastructure, signalling, interoperability, traffic management, and safety systems
- Advise on interoperability, including relevant EU standards and systems such as ERTMS, where applicable
- Support the application and adoption of European and international railway standards and good practices
Procurement, Sustainability & Institutional Support
- Support procurement, tendering, implementation supervision, operation, and maintenance planning
- Promote sustainable, low-carbon, and climate-resilient railway infrastructure and services
- Contribute to environmental and social assessments and climate resilience considerations
- Support policy, regulatory, and institutional reforms in the railway sector
Capacity Building & Coordination
- Provide capacity building and technical assistance to public authorities, infrastructure managers, and operators
- Coordinate with public authorities, railway infrastructure managers, operators, contractors, supervising engineers, IFIs, and development partners
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Master’s degree or equivalent diploma in railway engineering, civil engineering, transport engineering, transport operations, or a related discipline
General Professional Experience
- At least 15 years of general professional experience in the railway sector
- Proven experience managing complex assignments involving multiple stakeholders
- Experience across the full project cycle: feasibility studies, detailed design, procurement, implementation, and maintenance planning
Specific Professional Experience
- At least 7 years of experience in planning, design, supervision, or management of railway infrastructure, systems, or operations
- At least 5 years of experience in railway projects in Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, or Asia
- Experience with G20 Principles for Quality Infrastructure in the rail sector
Language Requirements
- English proficiency at C1 level is mandatory
- French at minimum B2 level is an asset
- Spanish at minimum B2 level is an asset
Assets
- In situ professional experience in the Sub-Saharan Africa region
- Experience providing governance/capacity building support in the rail sector
- Experience with EU rules and procedures
About NTU International A/S
NTU International A/S is a leading international consulting company providing project management and technical advisory services worldwide. NTU works extensively with European Union institutions, international financial institutions, development agencies, and public sector clients across transport, infrastructure, urban development, climate resilience, governance, and sustainable investment, supporting the global transition towards inclusive, smart, and sustainable transport systems in partner countries.
Career Excellence: Join a global expert pool shaping the future of railway infrastructure across Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific.
Who Should Apply?
- Senior Railway Engineers: With 15+ years across the full project cycle, including 7+ in technical delivery
- Development Consultants: Experienced with EU rules, IFI coordination, and donor-funded rail projects
- Interoperability/Signalling Specialists: Familiar with ERTMS and international railway standards
- Regional Rail Experts: With hands-on experience in Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, or Asia
- Multilingual Professionals: C1 English required, French or Spanish B2+ considered an asset
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