Senior AI & Digital Transformation Expert

About the role

NTU International is seeking a Senior AI & Digital Transformation Expert to support the EU‑funded Technical Assistance to ECOWAS in Transport Governance project. The role will drive AI integration and digital transformation of transport governance systems across West Africa, helping to build sustainable, smart, and resilient mobility networks.

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.
• Contribute to technical specifications, innovation roadmaps, and operational guidelines.
• Deliver workshops, technical training, and capacity‑building activities for ECOWAS institutions and partners.
• Assist in monitoring, reporting, and analytical outputs related to digital innovation and AI integration.

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 in Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Experience with international development cooperation and donor‑funded programmes.

Required skills

• Artificial Intelligence
• Digital Transformation
• Predictive Analytics
• Smart Monitoring Systems
• Data Governance