Senior AI / Digital Transformation Expert

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 supports an EU‑funded technical assistance project aimed at building sustainable, smart, and resilient 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 digital decision‑support platforms.
• Advise on automation, digital interoperability, data governance, and innovation frameworks for transport governance.
• Support digitalisation of corridor monitoring, customs systems, road safety, transport observatories, and infrastructure management.
• Prepare technical specifications, innovation roadmaps, and operational guidelines.
• Deliver workshops, technical training, and capacity‑building activities on AI applications in the transport sector.
• Coordinate with ECOWAS institutions, ICT providers, transport agencies, and development partners.

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, information systems, AI, or smart infrastructure.
• Proven experience on digitalisation or infrastructure projects in developing countries, preferably Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Experience in international development cooperation and donor‑funded programmes.
• At least 7 years of experience with AI systems, smart governance platforms, or related digital solutions.

Required skills

• Artificial Intelligence integration
• Digital platforms development
• Predictive analytics
• Smart monitoring systems
• Data governance
• Automation and digital interoperability
• Innovation framework design