Senior Crash Data Systems Expert

About the role

NTU International is seeking a Senior Crash Data Systems Expert to lead the design, integration and management of road crash data systems for an EU‑funded technical assistance project supporting ECOWAS transport governance in West Africa. The role combines transport safety expertise with advanced information‑system skills to build harmonised, interoperable data platforms across the region.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deploy integrated road crash data management systems.
• Provide technical assistance on crash data collection, database management and interoperability frameworks.
• Integrate police, hospital, licensing, insurance and road‑infrastructure databases into unified platforms.
• Advise on harmonised crash‑data templates, data standards and road‑safety analytics methodologies.
• Create digital dashboards, reporting tools and monitoring systems for road‑safety performance.
• Prepare technical specifications, operational procedures, analytical reports and system assessments.
• Ensure data quality, validation and evidence‑based decision‑making.
• Coordinate with transport authorities, police, health agencies, ICT providers and development partners.
• Deliver workshops, technical training and capacity‑building activities.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in information systems, transport engineering, statistics, data analytics, road safety, public health or a related field.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in road‑safety data systems, transport analytics or digital monitoring, with a minimum of 7 years focused on crash‑data systems.
• Proven experience on transport or road‑safety projects in developing countries, preferably Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Experience with international development cooperation and donor‑funded programmes.

Required skills

• Database management
• Data interoperability frameworks
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)