Senior AI / Digital Transformation Expert

About the role

NTU International is looking for a Senior AI / Digital Transformation Expert to lead the digital transformation component of the EU‑funded “Technical Assistance to ECOWAS in Transport Governance” project. The role will support the design and deployment of AI‑enabled tools and smart transport governance solutions across West Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement digital transformation strategies and smart transport governance solutions.
• Provide technical assistance for integrating artificial intelligence and digital platforms into transport, logistics and infrastructure systems.
• Design AI‑enabled monitoring tools, predictive analytics and digital decision‑support platforms.
• 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 institutions, ICT providers, transport agencies and development partners.
• Deliver workshops, technical training and capacity‑building activities on AI applications.
• Contribute to monitoring, reporting and analytical outputs related to digital innovation.

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.
• Proven experience on digitalisation projects in developing countries, preferably in Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Experience in international development cooperation and donor‑funded programmes.

Required skills

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