DP World

Director: People | East Africa

Full-Time·8-10 years·Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Posted 2 weeks ago·Closes in 1 week · Jun 12, 2026

Job Description

Job Function The role is responsible for the alignment and execution of the Africa People Strategy within the region, partnering with senior business leaders in ensuring people strategies that support and enable the productivity and engagement of all employees. Key performance areas: Implement the tactical people strategy and plans, focusing on such areas as leadership capability, workforce performance, employee engagement and talent management. Partner with business leaders in driving and executing talent sourcing in line with our Africa diversity and inclusion strategy. Together with business leaders and the Learning CoE, implement programmes which build current and future fit capabilities. Implement programmes that will improve productivity and inculcate a performance culture throughout the business unit / capability, whilst keeping employees engaged and motivated. Take overall accountability for quality in the HR value chain / processes. Responsible for ensuring that the DP World culture is rolled- out across the region. Promotes an internal appreciation for the HR value of strategic business imperatives. Responsible for delivering business unit / capability metrics. Qualifications required: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, labour relations, business, or a field related to the position. Skills and experience required: 8 - 10 years of experience in a similar environment, with at least 6 years business leadership / specialist experience. Strong HR generalist experience. Extensive change management experience. Labor relations experience. Please ensure that you are eligible to work in the country that you are applying for. 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. By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this or other job vacancies.

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