Senior Customs Digitalisation / Transit Systems Expert

About the role

NTU International is seeking a senior expert to lead the digitalisation and interconnection of customs and transit systems across ECOWAS Member States, supporting sustainable and efficient mobility in West Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Support the digitalisation and interconnection of customs and transit systems across ECOWAS Member States.
• Provide technical assistance on customs IT systems, transit management platforms, and interoperability frameworks.
• Support implementation and operationalisation of regional transit systems, including SIGMAT and related digital customs platforms.
• Advise on digital customs procedures, real‑time data exchange systems, and corridor monitoring tools.
• Develop and deploy digital solutions for customs assessment, payment systems, and border‑control processes.
• Facilitate interoperability between national customs systems and regional digital platforms.
• Prepare technical specifications, system assessments, operational guidelines, and digitalisation strategies.
• Coordinate with customs authorities, transport institutions, IT providers, and regional stakeholders.
• Deliver technical workshops, training sessions, and capacity‑building activities related to customs digitalisation and transit systems.
• Contribute to monitoring, reporting, and analytical outputs on digital customs systems and regional interoperability initiatives.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in information systems, customs administration, computer science, transport logistics, international trade, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in customs digitalisation, transit systems, information systems, or trade facilitation.
• Proven experience on customs, transport, or regional integration projects in developing countries, preferably in Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Experience in international development cooperation and donor‑funded programmes.
• At least 7 years of experience with customs IT systems, digital transit systems, or customs interoperability initiatives, including work with SIGMAT.

Required skills

• SIGMAT platform
• Customs IT systems
• Digital transit management platforms
• Interoperability frameworks
• Real‑time data exchange systems
• Corridor monitoring tools
• Digital customs assessment and payment solutions
• Border‑control digital processes