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 will support the EU‑funded project “Technical Assistance to ECOWAS in Transport Governance”, focusing on smart, resilient, and data‑driven mobility solutions.

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

Required skills

• Artificial Intelligence integration
• Digital platforms development
• Smart monitoring systems
• Predictive analytics
• Data‑driven decision‑making tools
• Data governance
• Automation and digital interoperability