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 will support the EU‑funded Technical Assistance project aimed at improving transport governance, trade facilitation and regional connectivity in West Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Support the design, modernisation and implementation of Joint Border Posts and associated border management frameworks.
• Provide technical assistance on customs coordination, trade facilitation mechanisms and harmonisation of border procedures.
• Advise on One‑Stop Border Post models, border automation and regional interoperability initiatives.
• Assist the deployment of digital border management tools and data‑sharing systems.
• Facilitate coordination among customs authorities, border agencies, transport institutions and other regional stakeholders.
• Prepare operational procedures, technical guidelines, border assessments and institutional analyses.
• Contribute to initiatives that reduce crossing times, increase transparency and enhance corridor efficiency.
• Deliver 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 with Joint Border Posts, One‑Stop Border Posts or similar border management systems.
• 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

• Border automation and digital border management tools.
• Data‑sharing systems for cross‑agency coordination.
• Customs coordination and trade facilitation mechanisms.
• One‑Stop Border Post (OSBP) model implementation.