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 will support ECOWAS institutions 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 frameworks.
• Integrate police, hospital, licensing, insurance and road‑infrastructure databases into unified platforms.
• Advise on harmonised data templates, 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 ministries, police authorities, health agencies, ICT providers and development partners.
• Deliver workshops, technical training and capacity‑building activities.
• Support monitoring, reporting and analytical outputs related to crash data management.

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, information systems or transport analytics.
• Proven experience on transport or road‑safety projects in developing countries, preferably Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Experience with international development cooperation and donor‑funded programmes.
• Minimum 7 years focused on crash‑data systems, road‑safety information systems or transport analytics.

Required skills

• Database management
• Data interoperability frameworks
• GIS
• Digital dashboards
• Road‑safety analytics