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 decision tools across West Africa.

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 structures.
• Support 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 for seamless data exchange.
• Develop digital dashboards, GIS‑based tools 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.
• Contribute to 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.
• 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 sector projects in developing countries, preferably in Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Experience in international development cooperation and donor‑funded programmes.

Required skills

• GIS and GIS‑based analytical tools.
• Transport databases and data‑governance frameworks.
• Interoperability frameworks for multi‑system integration.
• Digital dashboards and data‑visualisation platforms.
• Data‑collection methodologies and data‑quality standards.
• Digital monitoring systems and corridor‑performance platforms.
• Information‑systems architecture and digital platform development.