Senior Border Management / Joint Border Post Expert

About the role

NTU International is seeking a senior expert to lead the development and operationalisation of Joint Border Posts (JBPs) and modern border management systems across the ECOWAS region. The role supports EU‑funded technical assistance aimed at improving transport governance, trade facilitation and regional connectivity in West Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Support the design, modernisation and rollout of Joint Border Posts and related border management frameworks.
• Provide technical assistance on customs coordination, trade facilitation mechanisms and harmonisation of border procedures.
• Advise on One‑Stop Border Post (OSBP) models, border automation and regional interoperability initiatives.
• Facilitate deployment of digital border management tools and data‑sharing systems.
• Coordinate with customs authorities, border agencies, transport institutions and regional stakeholders.
• Prepare operational procedures, technical guidelines, border assessments and institutional analyses.
• Contribute to workshops, technical training and capacity‑building activities.
• Support monitoring, reporting and analytical outputs related to border management and corridor operations.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in transport, customs administration, logistics, international trade, public administration or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in border management, customs coordination, trade facilitation or transport logistics.
• At least 7 years of experience specifically with Joint Border Posts, One‑Stop Border Posts or customs coordination.
• Proven experience on transport, trade facilitation or regional integration projects in developing countries, preferably in Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Experience with international development cooperation and donor‑funded programmes.

Required skills