Senior Crash Data Systems Expert

About the role

NTU International is seeking a Senior Crash Data Systems Expert to lead the development, integration and management of road crash data systems for an EU‑funded technical assistance project supporting ECOWAS transport governance in West Africa. The role will ensure the deployment of harmonised crash data frameworks and evidence‑based road‑safety monitoring tools across the region.

Key responsibilities

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

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, information systems or transport analytics.
• Minimum 7 years of experience specifically with crash data systems, data interoperability or road‑safety observatories.
• Proven experience on transport or road‑safety projects in developing countries, preferably in Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Experience with international development cooperation and donor‑funded programmes.

Required skills

• Database management and integration.
• Data‑interoperability frameworks.
• GIS and spatial data handling.
• Digital dashboard development.
• Road‑safety data analytics.
• Data quality assurance and validation.
• Crash‑data collection methodologies.
• Data standards and harmonisation.