Senior Crash Data Systems Expert

About the role

NTU International is seeking a Senior Crash Data Systems Expert to lead the design, integration and management of road crash data platforms for an EU‑funded technical assistance project in West Africa. The role supports ECOWAS institutions and regional partners in building harmonised, interoperable crash data frameworks and evidence‑based road‑safety monitoring tools.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deploy integrated road crash data management systems across 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 unified platforms.
• Advise on harmonised crash‑data templates, data standards and road‑safety analytics methodologies.
• Create digital dashboards, reporting systems and monitoring tools 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.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in road‑safety data systems, transport analytics or digital monitoring, with a minimum of 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 frameworks
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Digital dashboard development
• Data analytics and statistical analysis
• Road‑safety analytics
• Data quality assurance and validation
• Crash‑data standards and templates