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 as part of an EU‑funded Technical Assistance project.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of digital transformation strategies and smart transport governance solutions.
• Provide technical assistance on integrating artificial intelligence and digital technologies into transport, logistics, and infrastructure systems.
• Develop 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 initiatives for corridor monitoring, customs systems, road safety, transport observatories, and infrastructure management.
• Contribute to digital transformation strategies, technical specifications, innovation roadmaps, and operational guidelines.
• Promote emerging technologies and data‑driven approaches to improve transport governance and regional connectivity.
• Coordinate with ECOWAS institutions, ICT providers, transport agencies, and development partners.
• Deliver workshops, technical training, and capacity‑building activities on AI applications and digital transformation in the transport sector.
• Assist in monitoring, reporting, and analytical outputs related to digital innovation and AI integration initiatives.

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

Required skills

• Artificial Intelligence
• Digital transformation
• Predictive analytics
• Data governance
• Smart monitoring systems
• Digital platforms
• Automation
• Digital interoperability
• Innovation frameworks
• AI‑enabled monitoring tools