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 systems for an EU‑funded technical assistance project supporting ECOWAS transport governance in West Africa. The role will involve creating interoperable databases, observatories and data‑driven tools to improve corridor performance and infrastructure management.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop transport data systems, digital platforms and information‑management tools.
• Provide technical assistance on transport databases, interoperability frameworks and data‑governance mechanisms.
• Support the establishment 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 seamless data exchange.
• 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.
• 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.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in digital systems, transport data management 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 projects in developing countries, preferably in Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Experience working on international development cooperation and donor‑funded programmes.

Required skills

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