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.

Key responsibilities

• Support the design and deployment of 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.
• Develop 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.
• Coordinate with transport authorities, police, health agencies, ICT providers and development partners.
• Deliver workshops, training and capacity‑building activities on crash data systems.

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 in Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Experience with international development cooperation and donor‑funded programmes.

Required skills

• Database management
• Data interoperability frameworks
• GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
• Digital monitoring platforms
• Road safety analytics
• Data quality assurance and validation