Senior Transport Data Systems Expert

About the role

NTU International is seeking a Senior Transport Data Systems Expert to support the EU‑funded Technical Assistance to ECOWAS in Transport Governance project. The role will focus on designing, developing and operating digital transport data systems and platforms across the ECOWAS region.

Key responsibilities

• Design and operationalise transport data systems, digital platforms and information‑management tools.
• Provide technical assistance on transport databases, interoperability frameworks and data‑governance mechanisms.
• Support the creation of regional and national transport observatories and digital monitoring solutions.
• Advise on data‑collection methodologies, quality standards and information‑management procedures.
• Integrate transport, logistics, customs and corridor‑management systems to ensure interoperability.
• Develop digital dashboards, GIS‑based tools and performance‑monitoring platforms.
• Prepare technical specifications, system assessments and digitalisation strategies.
• Coordinate with ECOWAS institutions, national authorities, IT providers and development partners.
• Deliver workshops, technical training and capacity‑building activities.
• Contribute to 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.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in digital systems, transport data management or infrastructure data analytics.
• Minimum 7 years of experience specifically with transport data systems, digital platforms, databases or infrastructure information systems.
• Proven experience on digitalisation or transport projects in developing countries, preferably in Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Experience working on international development cooperation and donor‑funded programmes.

Required skills

• GIS
• Databases
• Data analytics
• Digital dashboards