Country Manager Cameroon Africa Region
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About the Role
AD Ports Group is hiring a Country Manager to oversee operations in Cameroon, driving business growth and managing stakeholder relationships. The role requires 15+ years of experience in ports, maritime, or heavy infrastructure, with at least 7 years in senior leadership, and fluency in English and French.
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Responsibilities
- Identify and pursue growth and revenue opportunities within the company’s business verticals
- Understand local market needs, dynamics, competition, customer preferences and trends
- Provide guidance to effectively lead the daily operations of AD Ports Group Clusters in the assigned country
- Manage the progression of priority business development opportunities as defined by the Commercial Function
- Ensure second to none customer service by capturing and addressing customer needs
- Drive operational excellence in terms of timely, reliable and safe service
- Ensure that all Group Financial Procedures and Policies are in place and adhered to
- Build and maintain relationships with various stakeholders, including clients, suppliers, government agencies, and local partners
- Enforce compliance with all safety, security, legal and regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with Country Cluster Managers to enhance cross functional teamwork
- Participate in the recruitment process and organizational restructuring efforts
- Offer coaching and mentoring to team members to enhance their capabilities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Port Management, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
- Minimum of 15+ years of experience in ports, maritime, or heavy infrastructure project delivery, with at least 7 years in a senior leadership role managing multi workstream programme
- Proven track record delivering complex infrastructure projects in emerging markets; Africa experience is highly desirable
- Experience managing EPC contractors, equipment procurement, and PMC consultants on large scale infrastructure programme
- Experience with FIDIC based contract management including variations, claims, and dispute resolution
- Demonstrated ability to operate within joint venture governance structures
- Experience establishing port or terminal infrastructure including operational readiness and commercial activation
- Comfortable and experienced engaging all levels of stakeholders — from government ministers to local communities
- Knowledge of dry bulk terminal infrastructure, operations, and environmental compliance requirements
- Proficiency in English and French (both written and verbal)
- PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification preferred
- Knowledge of Cameroon or Central/West Africa is advantageous
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Job Description
- The Country Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of our operations within the assigned country.
- This role ensures the effective and efficient execution of commercial and operational strategies, maximizes customer satisfaction and drives business growth.
Core Responsibilities
- Identify and pursue growth and revenue opportunities within the company’s business verticals (all clusters) and support expanding the customer base and exploring new business channels.
- Understand local market needs, dynamics, competition, customer preferences and trends to gather valuable insights and make informed business decisions.
- Provide guidance to effectively lead the daily operations of AD Ports Group Clusters in the assigned country ensuring efficiency and high quality service.
- Manage the progression of priority business development opportunities as defined by the Commercial Function.
- Ensure second to none customer service by capturing and addressing customer needs and coordinating operational solutions.
- Drive operational excellence in terms of timely, reliable and safe service.
- Ensure that all Group Financial Procedures and Policies are in place and adhered to in the assigned Country/Operation.
- Build and maintain relationships with various stakeholders, including clients, suppliers, suppliers, government agencies, and local partners to support achieving business objectives.
- Enforce compliance with all safety, security, legal and regulatory requirements for the assigned country.
People Management Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Country Cluster Managers to enhance cross functional teamwork, ensuring efficient communication and workflow.
- Participate in the recruitment process and organizational restructuring efforts to bring in individuals with the right skill sets and cultural fit for the team.
- Offer coaching and mentoring to team members to enhance their capabilities and problem solving skills.
Strategic Responsibilities
- Responsible for aligning local strategies with the overall goals of the business and creating a roadmap that guides the company’s activities and ensures its competitive advantage.
- Plan, execute and evaluate business and operational strategies to maximize the value of ADPG’s presence in the assigned Country.
- Contribute to the development and execution of the company's long term strategic plans with the senior management.
- Provide guidance for overall profitability, performance and financial stability of the assigned Country/Operation.
- Drive cost efficiency in all administrational , operational and technical expenditure aiming to secure financial transparency, reporting and analysis while ensuring alignment with budgets and financial targets.
- Manage operational data and evaluate metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
- Responsible for providing regular reports on key performance indicators and overall business performance to the corporate headquarters.
Educational and Technical Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Port Management, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
- Job related certifications and credentials in ports, maritime, logistics, transportation and supply chain management fields are highly desirable.
- Excellent communication & public speaking skills.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate with diverse stakeholders.
- In depth knowledge of corporate governance, finance and performance management principles, industry including risk management, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
- Extensive knowledge of local, regional and international port operations.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification preferred.
- Strong understanding of FIDIC contract frameworks and EPC project delivery models.
- Knowledge of dry bulk terminal infrastructure, operations, and environmental compliance requirements.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and any other job related software.
Language Skills
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken) and French (both written and verbal).
- The role requires daily professional use of both languages across government, partner, contractor, and community interactions.
- Knowledge of additional languages relevant to the region is highly advantageous.
Years of Experience
- Minimum of 15+ years of experience in ports, maritime, or heavy infrastructure project delivery, with at least 7 years in a senior leadership role managing multi workstream programme.
Nature of Experience
- Proven track record delivering complex infrastructure projects in emerging markets. Africa experience is highly desirable.
- Experience managing EPC contractors, equipment procurement, and PMC consultants on large scale infrastructure programme.
- Experience with FIDIC based contract management including variations, claims, and dispute resolution.
- Demonstrated ability to operate within joint venture governance structures, protecting principal interests while maintaining productive partner relationships.
- Experience establishing port or terminal infrastructure including operational readiness and commercial activation.
- Comfortable and experienced engaging all levels of stakeholders — from government ministers and regulatory authorities to contractors and local communities.
- Experience in dry bulk terminal development or operations is advantageous.
- Knowledge of Cameroon or Central/West Africa is advantageous.
- High level of resilience and ability to operate in dynamic and developing environments.
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