Senior Transport Data Systems Expert

About the role

NTU International is looking for 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 shape regional observatories, interoperable databases and data‑driven tools that 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 database architecture, interoperability frameworks and data‑governance models.
• Develop and support regional and national transport observatories and digital monitoring dashboards.
• Advise on data collection methods, quality standards and information‑management procedures.
• Integrate transport, logistics, customs and corridor‑management systems to ensure seamless data exchange.
• Produce technical specifications, system assessments, operational procedures and digitalisation strategies.
• Coordinate with ECOWAS institutions, national authorities, IT providers and development partners.
• Deliver workshops, training and capacity‑building activities on transport data systems.
• Contribute to monitoring, reporting and analytical outputs related to data management implementation.

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, databases, GIS or corridor monitoring platforms.
• 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 system architecture
• Database design and management
• Interoperability frameworks
• Data governance and quality standards
• GIS and spatial analysis tools
• Digital dashboards and data visualisation
• Integration of transport, logistics and customs systems
• Technical specification writing