Senior AI & Digital Transformation Expert for Transport Governance

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. The role will support the EU‑funded Technical Assistance project, helping to build smart, resilient, and data‑driven mobility systems in West Africa.

Key responsibilities

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

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.
• Proven experience on digitalisation projects in developing countries, preferably Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Experience with international development cooperation and donor‑funded programmes.

Required skills

• Artificial Intelligence integration
• Digital platforms and smart monitoring systems
• Predictive analytics
• Data‑driven decision‑support tools
• Automation and digital interoperability
• Data governance frameworks