Senior Centres of Excellence / Accreditation Expert

About the role

NTU International is seeking a senior expert to lead the design and implementation of regional learning centres, accreditation frameworks, and institutional knowledge systems for the ECOWAS region. The role supports the EU‑funded Technical Assistance project aimed at strengthening sustainable, smart and safe mobility systems across West Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, strengthen and interconnect Centres of Excellence and regional learning institutions.
• Provide technical assistance on accreditation systems, certification mechanisms and professional qualification frameworks.
• Develop institutional partnerships, regional knowledge networks and technical cooperation initiatives.
• Advise on governance structures, operational frameworks and sustainability strategies for Centres of Excellence.
• Design standards, quality‑assurance systems and accreditation methodologies for training and professional development programmes.
• Prepare institutional assessments, accreditation frameworks, technical guidelines and operational manuals.
• Facilitate cooperation between ECOWAS institutions, universities, research institutes, training centres and development partners.
• Support knowledge‑sharing initiatives, regional research collaboration and technical exchange programmes.
• Deliver workshops, consultations and capacity‑building activities related to accreditation systems and institutional excellence.
• Contribute to monitoring, reporting and evaluation of institutional strengthening and accreditation initiatives.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in education, institutional development, quality assurance, public administration, transport, engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in accreditation systems, institutional development, higher education or professional certification frameworks.
• Proven experience working on education, institutional strengthening or development projects in developing countries, preferably in Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Experience in international development cooperation and donor‑funded programmes.
• At least 7 years of experience related to Centres of Excellence, accreditation systems or certification programmes.

Required skills