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. You will work on an EU‑funded project that aims to create smart, resilient, and sustainable mobility systems in West Africa.

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 digitalisation of corridor monitoring, customs systems, road safety, transport observatories, and infrastructure management.
• Prepare technical specifications, innovation roadmaps, and operational guidelines.
• Deliver workshops, technical training, and capacity‑building activities for ECOWAS institutions and partners.
• Contribute to 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, AI, or smart infrastructure systems.
• At least 7 years of experience in digital transformation, AI systems, or smart governance platforms, preferably in developing countries and Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Experience with international development cooperation and donor‑funded programmes.

Required skills

• Artificial Intelligence
• Digital transformation
• Predictive analytics
• Data governance

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape transport governance in a multi‑country African region.
• Collaboration with ECOWAS institutions, ICT providers, and development partners.
• Professional development in AI‑driven public sector innovation.