Senior Border Management / Joint Border Post Expert

About the role

NTU International is seeking a senior expert to lead the development, modernization and operationalisation of Joint Border Posts (JBPs) and border management systems across the ECOWAS region. The role supports trade facilitation, corridor efficiency and regional integration through technical assistance and capacity building.

Key responsibilities

• Support the design, implementation and operationalisation of Joint Border Posts and related border management systems.
• Provide technical assistance on border procedures, customs coordination and trade facilitation mechanisms.
• Advise on One‑Stop Border Post models, border automation and regional interoperability initiatives.
• Facilitate deployment of digital border management tools and data‑sharing platforms.
• Coordinate with customs authorities, border agencies, transport institutions and regional stakeholders.
• Prepare operational procedures, technical guidelines, border assessments and institutional analyses.
• Lead initiatives to reduce crossing times, improve transparency and enhance corridor efficiency.
• Deliver workshops, technical training and capacity‑building activities.
• Contribute to monitoring, reporting and analytical outputs related to border management.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in transport, customs administration, logistics, international trade, public administration or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in border management, customs coordination, trade facilitation or transport logistics.
• Proven experience on transport, trade facilitation or regional integration 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 with border management systems, Joint Border Posts, One‑Stop Border Posts or customs coordination.
• Demonstrated experience with trade facilitation reforms and customs procedures.

Required skills