Sunday, February 3, 2008

Area Project Manager - Port (M/F) - Guinea

(M/F) Area Project Manager - Port
International Group, development project in Guinea

My client is one of the leaders in their field with operations on all continents and a strong pipeline of exciting projects. The Group takes a long term and responsible approach to its business combined with a leadership style and culture that consistently creates business value.
A mega project which is planned to become a significant supplier to world markets is underway in Guinea. It will involve implementing a major mine, railway and a deep water port.

The mission:
The (M/F) Area Project Manager – Port will provide leadership and expertise in all aspects within the Port domain and be a key contributor to the success of a large scale project within a global group.
The mission of this role is to ensure the design, co-ordination and delivery of Port infrastructure, services and systems to support the mine project and operations. This includes project managing all associated engineering, procurement and construction activities. The position is responsible for the completion of the work in accordance with design, safety and environmental requirements as well as time and cost objectives.
The role will initially be situated at my client’s London head office for around a year during the pre-feasibility phase and thereafter will be based in Conakry, Guinea.

The profile:
• A qualified Engineer with highly developed skills and significant experience in port design and management of port operations, including port infrastructure design and optimization. Experience in the mining sector is highly desirable.
• Proven experience successfully managing major studies and strong project management skills.
• Both team leadership and effective team player abilities combined with high level analytical and complex problem solving skills are key success factors as are the drive and enthusiasm necessary to ensure project delivery.
• Significant experience working in a developing economy, preferably including Africa, the willingness to develop a deep understanding and value of local culture as well as ease in working in multicultural environments.
• Fluency in French as the official language of Guinea and English as the working language of the Group.

The offer:
A highly attractive management remuneration package will be offered. Where applicable, an expatriate package will be provided during the period in London. When located to Conakry, a tax-free assignment allowance will be offered as well as housing and car.
With its strong commitment to management development, real prospects exist for further career opportunities within the Group worldwide.

Full confidentiality will be assured and candidates meeting the above requirements will receive a reply within 2 weeks of their application being received. Candidates are asked to please provide a confidential contact address (personal email, telephone or home address).

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Send your updated curriculum vitae,
motivation letter and photo
with réf : 2261/APMP