Job Description
Vacancy Number: MCE/FORM/5/348
Company Snapshot
MIDROC Construction Ethiopia PLC, established in 1996 and a subsidiary of MIDROC Investment Group, is a leading civil engineering company based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The company has played a significant role in the country’s infrastructure development, with a diverse portfolio that includes the construction of luxurious five-star hotels, referral hospitals, high-rise buildings, international conference halls, industrial facilities, roads, airport infrastructures, and stadiums. MIDROC Construction is dedicated to delivering high-quality projects that adhere to international standards, contributing to Ethiopia’s urbanization and overall development.
The Opportunity
Role Overview:
Key Impact:
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Key Performance Indicators
Percentage of projects completed within approved schedules.
Percentage of projects delivered within approved budgets.
Percentage of projects achieving approved objectives and deliverables.
Timeliness and accuracy of consolidated project performance reports.
Percentage of projects complying with established PMO standards and procedures.
Effectiveness of project risk identification and mitigation.
Improvement in project resource utilization.
Implementation of corrective actions arising from project reviews.
Improvement in project management capacity and organizational performance
Job Requirements
Education:
Bachelor's Degree or Master’s Degree Civil engineering/Project Management
Certifications: A professional project management certification, such as PMP’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline; a master’s degree is an advantage.
Experience:
At least 10/12 years of relevant professional experience, including substantial experience in project management, program management, portfolio management, or project controls.
Senior-level project management experience.
At least 5 years of experience in a managerial or leadership position.
Demonstrated experience in coordinating multiple projects or managing complex projects.
Proven experience in project planning, budgeting, monitoring, risk management, and performance reporting.
Experience developing project management systems, procedures, and reporting frameworks.
Experience working with senior management, multidisciplinary teams, and external stakeholders.
Salary: We offer a competitive salary As per company salary scale.
Benefits: As per company HR policies and applicable law.
Work Location: This position is based at Bahir Dar
Contract Type: This position is Contract, subject to the approved employment agreement.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Task Breakdown:
Lead the PMO and establish project management standards, procedures, governance, and reporting systems.
Oversee project and portfolio planning, prioritization, resource allocation, and alignment with company strategy.
Monitor project scope, schedule, cost, quality, risks, and performance; provide management with timely reports.
Establish risk management, quality assurance, change control, and corrective-action processes.
Coordinate with project managers, functional departments, clients, consultants, and other stakeholders.
Manage PMO resources, budgets, systems, and staff development; promote consistent project management practices. Including details:
PMO Leadership and Governance
Develop and implement project management policies, procedures, guidelines, and standardized methodologies.
Establish project governance frameworks, reporting structures, and accountability mechanisms.
Provide strategic advice to executive management on project performance, priorities, and implementation challenges.
Project Planning and Portfolio Management
Oversee the development and consolidation of project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
Coordinate the prioritization and sequencing of projects in line with organizational strategy.
Monitor project interdependencies and identify opportunities to improve resource utilization.
Review project proposals, business cases, feasibility studies, and implementation plans.
Support management in making informed decisions regarding project initiation, continuation, restructuring, or closure.
Project Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
Establish project performance indicators, milestones, targets, and monitoring frameworks.
Monitor project progress against approved scope, schedule, budget, quality, and expected results.
Prepare consolidated project performance reports and dashboards for executive management.
Identify implementation delays, performance gaps, and emerging challenges, and recommend corrective actions.
Ensure timely reporting of project achievements, risks, issues, and resource utilization.
Risk Management and Quality Assurance
Establish processes for identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating project risks.
Ensure that project managers maintain risk registers, issue logs, and mitigation plans.
Monitor project compliance with approved standards, procedures, and quality requirements.
Coordinate project reviews, audits, and performance assessments.
Promote continuous improvement through lessons learned and implementation of corrective measures.
Resource and Budget Management
Coordinate project resource planning and allocation with relevant projects/ departments.
Monitor project budgets, expenditures, forecasts, and financial performance in collaboration with Finance.
Identify resource constraints and recommend appropriate solutions.
Support efficient utilization of human, financial, material, and technical resources.
Stakeholder Coordination and Communication
Coordinate with project managers, functional departments, senior management, and external stakeholders.
Facilitate project review meetings and strategic performance discussions.
Ensure timely communication of project status, decisions, risks, and implementation priorities.
Represent the PMO in relevant management meetings and stakeholder engagements.
Team Leadership and Capacity Development
Lead, supervise, and develop PMO personnel.
Establish performance objectives and evaluate staff performance.
Identify training needs and strengthen project management competencies across the organization.
Promote accountability, teamwork, professional ethics, and a results-oriented culture.
Collaboration & Reporting:
Skills & Competencies:
Technical Skills:
Strong project and portfolio management skills.
Excellent planning, scheduling, and performance monitoring capabilities.
Proficiency in project management tools and reporting systems.
Soft Skills:
Strategic thinking and organizational leadership.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
Ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and work under pressure.
High standards of integrity, accountability, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
Knowledge:
How To Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications via Telegram at 0911207433 or in person at the MIDROC Construction Head Office, Mekanisa Abo church next to Queens Supermarket Ethic Agriceft Building Ground Floor Human Resource Administration
Additional Materials: Interested applicants should submit the following documents:
Updated curriculum vitae (CV).
Cover letter demonstrating suitability for the position.
Scanned/Copies of relevant educational certificates and professional qualifications.
Evidence of relevant work experience and professional certifications, where applicable.
Names and contact details of three professional referees
Important Application Notice:
Please note, Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment.
