Senior Crash Data Systems Expert

About the role

NTU International is seeking a Senior Crash Data Systems Expert to lead the design, deployment, and management of integrated road crash data systems for an EU‑funded technical assistance project in the ECOWAS region. The role will support the creation of harmonised data frameworks, interoperability mechanisms, and evidence‑based road safety monitoring tools across West Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deploy integrated road crash data management systems.
• Provide technical assistance on crash data collection, database management, and interoperability frameworks.
• Integrate police, hospital, licensing, insurance, and road infrastructure databases into unified platforms.
• Advise on harmonised crash data templates, standards, and 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.
• Coordinate with transport institutions, police authorities, 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 systems.
• At least 7 years of experience specifically with crash data systems, data interoperability, or road safety observatories.
• 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
• GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
• Digital dashboard development
• Data analytics and road safety analytics
• Integration of police, health, licensing and insurance data sources