Senior AI / Digital Transformation Expert

About the role

NTU International is looking for a Senior AI / Digital Transformation Expert to support the EU‑funded Technical Assistance to ECOWAS in Transport Governance project. The role will drive the digital transformation of transport governance across West Africa, integrating AI‑based tools and smart platforms to enhance mobility, safety and regional connectivity.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement digital transformation strategies and smart transport governance solutions for ECOWAS institutions and member states.
• Provide technical assistance on AI integration, digital platforms, smart monitoring systems and data‑driven decision‑support tools.
• Design AI‑enabled monitoring tools, predictive analytics systems and digital decision‑support platforms for transport, logistics and infrastructure.
• Advise on automation, digital interoperability, data governance and innovation frameworks.
• Support digitalisation of corridor monitoring, customs, road safety, transport observatories and infrastructure management.
• Prepare technical specifications, innovation roadmaps and operational guidelines.
• Coordinate with ECOWAS bodies, ICT providers, transport agencies and development partners.
• Deliver workshops, technical training and capacity‑building activities on AI applications.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, AI, Information Systems, Digital Innovation, Data Science or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in digital transformation, AI or smart infrastructure systems.
• Proven experience in digitalisation projects in developing countries, preferably 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