Senior Transport Data Systems Expert

About the role

NTU International is seeking a Senior Transport Data Systems Expert to lead the design, development and operationalisation of digital transport data platforms for an EU‑funded technical assistance project supporting ECOWAS. The role will help build regional observatories, interoperable databases and data‑driven tools to improve corridor performance and transport governance across West Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement transport data systems, digital platforms and information‑management tools.
• Provide technical assistance on transport databases, interoperability frameworks and data‑governance structures.
• Develop regional and national transport observatories and digital monitoring dashboards.
• Advise on data‑collection methodologies, quality standards and information‑management procedures.
• Integrate transport, logistics, customs and corridor‑management systems to ensure seamless data exchange.
• Create GIS‑based tools, digital dashboards and 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.
• Support 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.
• Background in international development cooperation and donor‑funded programmes.

Required skills

• Transport data systems and digital platforms
• Database design and management
• Interoperability frameworks
• Data‑governance and data‑quality standards
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Digital dashboards and data‑visualisation tools
• Transport observatory and corridor‑monitoring tools
• Information‑management and data‑analytics techniques