Senior Transport Data Systems Expert

About the role

NTU International is seeking a Senior Transport Data Systems Expert to lead the design, development and operationalisation of digital transport data platforms for the EU‑funded Technical Assistance to ECOWAS project. The role will support regional observatories, interoperable databases and data‑driven decision tools across West Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement transport data systems, digital platforms and information‑management tools.
• Provide technical assistance on transport databases, interoperability frameworks and data‑governance structures.
• Develop regional and national transport observatories and digital monitoring dashboards.
• Advise on data‑collection methodologies, data‑quality standards and information‑management procedures.
• Integrate transport, logistics, customs and corridor‑management systems to ensure interoperability.
• Create GIS‑based tools, digital dashboards and performance‑monitoring platforms.
• Prepare technical specifications, system assessments, operational procedures and digitalisation strategies.
• Coordinate with ECOWAS institutions, national authorities, IT providers and development partners.
• Deliver workshops, technical training and capacity‑building activities.
• Support monitoring, reporting and analytical outputs related to transport data management.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in information systems, computer science, data analytics, transport engineering, GIS or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in digital systems, transport data management or infrastructure data analytics.
• Proven experience on digitalisation or transport projects in developing countries, preferably Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Experience in international development cooperation and donor‑funded programmes.
• At least 7 years focused on transport data systems, digital platforms, databases or infrastructure information systems.

Required skills

• Transport databases and data‑governance frameworks.
• Interoperability frameworks for transport, logistics and customs systems.
• GIS and spatial analysis tools.
• Digital dashboards and data‑visualisation platforms.
• Data‑collection methodologies and data‑quality standards.
• Information‑management and digital observatory development.