Senior Corridor Performance Observatory Expert

About the role

NTU International is seeking a Senior Corridor Performance Observatory Expert to lead the design, implementation, and operation of Corridor Performance Observatories across the ECOWAS region. The role supports the EU‑funded Technical Assistance project aimed at improving transport governance, corridor efficiency, and regional connectivity in West Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and operationalise regional and national Corridor Performance Observatories.
• Provide technical assistance on corridor monitoring systems, logistics indicators, and transport analytics methodologies.
• Develop harmonised data‑collection methodologies and performance frameworks.
• Advise on digital dashboards, observatory platforms, and real‑time monitoring tools.
• Ensure interoperability between national observatories and regional monitoring platforms.
• Prepare performance reports, analytical studies, and logistics assessments.
• Monitor key indicators such as border crossing times, transport costs, infrastructure conditions, and logistics efficiency.
• Coordinate with ECOWAS institutions, customs authorities, transport agencies, corridor stakeholders, and development partners.
• Deliver workshops, training sessions, and capacity‑building activities.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in transport economics, logistics, data analytics, information systems, transport planning or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in corridor performance monitoring, logistics analysis, transport observatories or infrastructure data systems.
• At least 7 years of experience specifically with corridor observatories, transport monitoring systems, or logistics analytics.
• Proven experience in international development cooperation and donor‑funded programmes, preferably in Sub‑Saharan Africa.

Required skills

• Technical expertise in transport analytics methodologies.
• Experience with digital dashboard and real‑time monitoring system design.
• Knowledge of logistics performance indicators and data‑sharing mechanisms.