Project Management Officer at DP World Tanzania

Job Function (Fixed Term Contract)

To support the Project Management Team in development and implementation of project management tools to monitor and control the project. To supervise contractors' execution and its project management.

Key Performance Areas

• Support the Site PM to maintain Project Schedule baselines and updates.
• Liaise with the Project Management Team, Contractors and Consultants to update schedules when required (actual vs baseline).
• Proactively highlight schedule-related risks and issues to the Site PM and proposed solutions where applicable.
• When required, develop what-if scenarios and schedule forecasts to facilitate the decision-making process.
• When required, review and provide guidance to the Site PM on vendor schedules (e.g. contractor, consultant).
• Follow the instructions and guidelines stipulated in Project Implementation Manual and Project Life-Cycle Process Maps set by Group Planning & Project Management Department.
• Prepare updates to the monthly and weekly progress reports; as per the agreed deadlines for review by the Site Project Manager.
• Support and provide inputs for monthly project cost monitoring and reporting (EVM spreadsheet).
• Assist with management of day-to-day project activities and project management team meetings;
• Supervision of site works in coordination with consultants /contractors
• Translation of documents French / English, using software with manual checking and updating before sending to internal team members for review.
• Liaise with the local Finance Team to extract data from Oracle for input to the project EVM spreadsheet.
• Process all incoming project-related invoices and log information correctly.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelors degree (or higher);
• Project management certification such as PMI-PMP or similar would be an advantage, however if suitable candidate is found then DP World PM team would support this person to obtain PMP within initial employment period (PMP cost by individual).

Experience and Skills Required

• Minimum 5 years post-degree experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in project management or PMO roles and construction supervision.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

EEO Statement

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion, or belief.

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