Senior AI & Digital Transformation Expert for Transport Governance

About the role

NTU International is seeking a senior professional to lead AI and digital transformation initiatives that will modernise transport governance across the ECOWAS region in West Africa. The role will focus on integrating artificial intelligence, digital platforms and smart monitoring tools into transport, logistics and infrastructure systems to enhance resilience, safety and regional connectivity.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement digital transformation strategies and smart transport governance solutions.
• Provide technical assistance for AI integration into transport, logistics and infrastructure systems.
• Design AI‑enabled monitoring tools, predictive analytics systems and digital decision‑support platforms.
• Advise on automation, digital interoperability, data governance and innovation frameworks.
• Support digitalisation of corridor monitoring, customs, road safety, transport observatories and infrastructure management.
• Contribute to digital transformation strategies, technical specifications, innovation roadmaps and operational guidelines.
• Coordinate with ECOWAS institutions, ICT providers, transport agencies and development partners.
• Deliver workshops, technical training and capacity‑building activities on AI applications.
• Assist in monitoring, reporting and analytical outputs related to digital innovation.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, information systems, digital innovation, data science or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in digital transformation, AI or smart infrastructure systems.
• Proven experience on digitalisation projects in developing countries, preferably in Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Experience with international development cooperation and donor‑funded programmes.

Required skills

• Artificial Intelligence
• Digital Platforms
• Predictive Analytics
• Data Governance
• Smart Monitoring Systems
• Automation
• Digital Interoperability