Senior Crash Data Systems Expert – Transport Governance

About the role

NTU International is seeking a Senior Crash Data Systems Expert to lead the design, integration and management of road crash data systems for an EU‑funded technical assistance project supporting ECOWAS transport governance. The role will focus on building harmonised, interoperable data frameworks that enable evidence‑based road safety monitoring across West Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deploy integrated road crash data management systems for the ECOWAS region.
• Provide technical assistance on crash data collection methods, database management and interoperability standards.
• Integrate police, hospital, licensing, insurance and road‑infrastructure databases into a unified platform.
• Advise on harmonised crash data templates, data standards and road‑safety analytics methodologies.
• Create digital dashboards, reporting tools and monitoring systems for road‑safety performance.
• Prepare technical specifications, operational procedures, analytical reports and system assessments.
• Ensure data quality, validation and evidence‑based decision‑making processes.
• Coordinate with transport authorities, police, health agencies, ICT providers and development partners.
• Deliver workshops, technical training and capacity‑building activities.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in information systems, transport engineering, statistics, data analytics, road safety, public health or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in road‑safety data systems, transport analytics or digital monitoring, with at least 7 years focused on crash data systems.
• Proven experience on transport or road‑safety projects in developing countries, preferably Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Experience with international development cooperation and donor‑funded programmes.

Required skills

• Database management
• Data interoperability
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)