Senior Transport Data Systems Expert

About the role

NTU International is seeking a Senior Transport Data Systems Expert to lead the design, development, integration, and management of transport data systems and digital platforms for the EU‑funded Technical Assistance to ECOWAS in Transport Governance project. The role will support ECOWAS institutions, member states, and regional stakeholders in building sustainable, smart, and resilient mobility systems across West Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and operationalise transport data systems, digital platforms, and information‑management tools.
• Provide technical assistance on transport databases, interoperability frameworks, and data‑governance systems.
• Support the creation of regional and national transport observatories and digital monitoring systems.
• Advise on data‑collection methodologies, data‑quality standards, and information‑management procedures.
• Integrate transport, logistics, customs, and corridor‑management systems to ensure interoperability.
• Develop digital dashboards, GIS‑based tools, and transport 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 on transport data systems and digital platforms.
• Contribute to monitoring, reporting, and analytical outputs related to transport data management and digital system implementation.

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, information systems, or infrastructure data analytics.
• At least 7 years of experience specifically with transport data systems, digital platforms, databases, or infrastructure information systems.
• Proven experience on digitalisation or transport sector projects in developing countries, preferably in Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Experience in international development cooperation and donor‑funded programmes.

Required skills

• Transport data systems
• Digital platforms
• Transport databases
• Interoperability frameworks
• Data‑governance systems
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Digital dashboards
• Transport performance‑monitoring platforms