Senior Corridor Performance Observatory Expert

About the role

NTU International is seeking a Senior Corridor Performance Observatory Expert to lead the design, implementation and operation of Corridor Performance Observatories across the ECOWAS region. The role will support the EU‑funded Technical Assistance project aimed at improving transport governance, corridor efficiency and regional connectivity in West Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Support the establishment and operationalisation of regional and national Corridor Performance Observatories.
• Provide technical assistance on performance monitoring systems, logistics indicators and transport analytics methodologies.
• Develop harmonised data‑collection methodologies and performance frameworks.
• Advise on digital dashboards, observatory platforms and real‑time corridor monitoring tools.
• Ensure interoperability between national observatories and regional monitoring platforms.
• Prepare performance reports, analytical studies and logistics assessments.
• Monitor key indicators such as border crossing times, transport costs, infrastructure condition and logistics efficiency.
• Coordinate with ECOWAS institutions, customs authorities, transport agencies and development partners.
• Deliver workshops, training sessions and capacity‑building activities.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in transport economics, logistics, data analytics, information systems, transport planning or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in corridor performance monitoring, logistics analysis, transport observatories or infrastructure data systems.
• Proven experience on transport, logistics or regional integration projects in developing countries, preferably Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Experience in international development cooperation and donor‑funded programmes.
• At least 7 years of experience specifically with corridor observatories, transport monitoring systems or logistics analytics.

Required skills

• Corridor performance monitoring systems
• Logistics analytics and performance indicators
• Transport analytics methodologies
• Digital dashboards and observatory platforms
• Real‑time monitoring systems
• Data‑collection methodology design
• Capacity‑building and training delivery