Senior Border Management / Joint Border Post Expert

About the role

NTU International is seeking a senior expert to lead the design, modernisation and operationalisation of Joint Border Posts (JBPs) across the ECOWAS region. The role supports the EU‑funded Technical Assistance project aimed at strengthening transport governance, trade facilitation and regional connectivity in West Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement modern JBP frameworks and border management systems.
• Provide technical assistance on customs coordination, trade‑facilitation mechanisms and harmonisation of border procedures.
• Advise on One‑Stop Border Post (OSBP) models, border automation and regional interoperability initiatives.
• Support deployment of digital border‑management tools and data‑sharing platforms.
• Facilitate coordination among customs authorities, border agencies, transport institutions and regional stakeholders.
• Prepare operational procedures, technical guidelines, border assessments and institutional analyses.
• Deliver workshops, technical training and capacity‑building activities.
• Contribute to monitoring, reporting and analytical outputs related to corridor operations.

Required profile

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

Required skills

• Knowledge of border‑management systems and digital automation tools.
• Familiarity with customs procedures and trade‑facilitation reforms.
• Ability to design and implement interoperable regional border solutions.