Transport Sector Expert – Nigeria’s NDC 3.0 Implementation and Investment plans
Quick answer
The United Nations Environment Programme is hiring a Transport Sector Expert to deliver government-validated technical inputs to Nigeria’s NDC 3.0 Implementation Strategy and Action Plan, and a prioritized, investment-ready transport pipeline, based in Abuja, Nigeria, with home-based work.
- Role
- Transport Sector Expert – Nigeria’s NDC 3.0 Implementation and Investment plans
- Organization
- United Nations Environment Programme
- Location
- Home-based, with missions to Abuja, Nigeria
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The expert will deliver government-validated technical inputs to the transport component of Nigeria’s NDC 3.0 Implementation Strategy and Action Plan, and a prioritized, investment-ready transport pipeline.
What you'll do
- Review the NDC 3.0 transport measures, the Net Zero Investment Plan transport analysis, and relevant policies
- Map ongoing and planned government and partner initiatives and investments
- Provide technical inputs translating the NDC 3.0 transport measures into implementation-ready actions
- Prepare technical content for and support the facilitation of sector consultations
- Conduct pre-feasibility level technical analyses for each short-listed project
- Prepare investor-ready concept notes/project profiles aligned with the requirements of prospective financiers
What it takes
- An advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in transport planning or engineering, urban planning, energy, economics, or a related field
- At least twelve (12) years of experience in sustainable and low-carbon transport, electric mobility, urban mobility or transport infrastructure development, including in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Demonstrated experience preparing bankable transport projects and public-private partnerships
- Strong knowledge of EV and CNG vehicle ecosystems, mass transit systems, non-motorized transport and transport demand management, vehicle emission and fuel quality standards, and of NDC processes, costing and MRV in the transport sector
- Familiarity with Nigeria’s transport policy and programme landscape
- Proven experience in multi-stakeholder engagement involving federal and state governments, transport operators and unions, OEMs and converters, financiers and civil society
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job location?
The job is home-based, with missions to Abuja, Nigeria.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree in transport planning or engineering, at least twelve years of experience in sustainable and low-carbon transport, and demonstrated experience preparing bankable transport projects.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the UN Job Detail page.
What is the expected duration of the job?
The expected duration is from 01 November 2026 to 31 October 2027 (120 working days over 12 months).
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Environment Programme's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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