Senior Crash Data Systems Expert

About the role

NTU International is seeking a Senior Crash Data Systems Expert to lead the development, integration, and management of road crash data systems for an EU‑funded technical assistance project supporting ECOWAS transport governance in West Africa. The role combines data engineering, analytics, and capacity‑building to create a harmonised, interoperable road safety monitoring ecosystem.

Key responsibilities

• Design, deploy and maintain 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 a unified platform.
• Advise on harmonised crash data templates, data standards and road safety analytics methodologies.
• Develop digital dashboards, reporting tools and monitoring dashboards 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, training and capacity‑building activities on crash data systems and analytics.

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.
• Minimum 7 years of experience specifically with crash data systems, data interoperability and digital monitoring platforms.
• Proven experience working 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
• Road safety analytics