Senior AI & Digital Transformation Expert

About the role

NTU International is seeking a Senior AI & Digital Transformation Expert to lead the digital transformation of transport governance across the ECOWAS region. You will work on an EU‑funded technical assistance project, integrating AI and smart technologies into transport, logistics and infrastructure systems.

Key responsibilities

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

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.
• At least 7 years of experience in digital transformation, AI systems or smart governance platforms, preferably in developing countries or Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Experience with international development cooperation and donor‑funded programmes.

Required skills

• Artificial Intelligence
• Digital transformation
• Smart transport systems
• Predictive analytics
• Data governance
• Digital platforms
• Automation
• Interoperability