Deputy General Manager

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.

Requirements

Qualification

• Education:
• • Master’s Degree (M.Sc./MBA) or Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Infrastructure, Construction Management, or a closely related engineering field is highly preferred.
• Experience:
• • Minimum of 15 (fifteen) years of relevant professional experience in engineering project administration, infrastructure supervision, and operational management.
  • Direct track record supervising major infrastructure works (roads, airport projects) and technical consultancy services.
• Competencies & Language:
• • Strong leadership capabilities with executive-level decision-making skills.
  • Professional fluency in English is mandatory; conversational Chinese is an added advantage.

How to apply

Interested applicants should email their CV, cover letter, and degree/professional certificates to [email protected] or [email protected]

Subject Line: Application – Deputy General Manager – [Your Full Name]

Attachment Name: Deputy General Manager – [Your Name] – [Phone Number]

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.