China Rail Transit Engineering Consultancy – Ethiopia (CRTEC Ethiopia) is seeking an exceptionally qualified, strategic, and experienced Deputy General Manager – Operations & Infrastructure to support executive leadership in overseeing administrative operations, consultancy services, and large-scale infrastructure projects in Addis Ababa.
Position Overview
- Reports To: General Manager
- Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Salary: Negotiable
Key Responsibilities
- Executive Oversight & Operational Strategy:
- Direct and streamline company-wide administrative and operational workflows in close alignment with the General Manager.
- Formulate, implement, and periodically review corporate administrative policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and operational frameworks.
- Support long-term strategic planning, resource allocation, and organizational scaling to drive operational efficiency across all business units.
- Infrastructure & Complex Project Supervision:
- Provide high-level administrative, logistical, and operational oversight for major engineering programs, including airport upgrades/construction, road networks, and technical consultancy engagements.
- Conduct regular site inspections and operational reviews to monitor progress, enforce quality controls, and ensure adherence to project baselines and contractual timelines.
- Coordinate project resource deployment, including manpower, equipment, and administrative logistics across multiple active project sites.
- Cross-Functional Leadership & Logistics Management:
- Lead, mentor, and evaluate cross-functional administrative, procurement, and site operations teams.
- Oversee supply chain workflows, transport/fleet operations, equipment dispatch, and facility management across head office and field operations.
- Enforce robust internal control systems to safeguard company assets, optimize overhead costs, and eliminate operational bottlenecks.
- Stakeholder & Partner Relations:
- Act as the main point of contact for government authorities, project partners, clients, and subcontractors.
- Facilitate contractual negotiations, resolve inter-organizational disputes, and ensure smooth inter-agency coordination for statutory approvals and permits.
- Promote strong corporate governance and represent the company in high-level stakeholder meetings and industry forums.
- Compliance, Risk & Performance Monitoring:
- Oversee strict compliance with Ethiopian legal frameworks, regulations, environmental mandates, and civil aviation/road sector standards.
- Establish risk mitigation strategies to address operational, safety, legal, and environmental hazards across all active operations.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for administrative departments and track operational performance metrics against company goals.
- Executive Reporting & Decision Support:
- Prepare and present comprehensive weekly, monthly, and quarterly administrative, progress, and financial-impact reports for the General Manager and executive board.
- Provide data-driven operational insights and strategic recommendations to support executive decision-making.