Senior Border Management / Joint Border Post Expert

About the role

NTU International is looking for a Senior Border Management / Joint Border Post Expert to support the EU‑funded Technical Assistance to ECOWAS in Transport Governance project. The expert will lead the design, modernisation and operationalisation of Joint Border Posts and related border management systems across the West African region.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of Joint Border Posts (JBPs) and One‑Stop Border Post (OSBP) models.
• Provide technical assistance on border procedures, customs coordination and trade‑facilitation mechanisms.
• Advise on the harmonisation of border control processes, operational frameworks and inter‑agency coordination.
• Guide the deployment of digital border‑management tools, data‑sharing platforms and automation solutions.
• Facilitate collaboration among customs authorities, border agencies, transport institutions and regional stakeholders.
• Prepare operational procedures, technical guidelines, border assessments and institutional analyses.
• Contribute to initiatives that reduce crossing times, improve transparency and enhance corridor efficiency.
• Deliver workshops, technical training and capacity‑building activities.
• Support monitoring, reporting and analytical outputs related to border management and corridor operations.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in transport, customs administration, logistics, international trade, public administration or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in border management, customs coordination, trade facilitation or transport logistics.
• At least 7 years of experience with Joint Border Posts, One‑Stop Border Posts or similar border‑management systems.
• Proven experience on transport, trade‑facilitation or regional integration projects in developing countries, preferably in Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Experience working with international development cooperation and donor‑funded programmes.

Required skills