Vice President: Logistics – East Africa at DP World

Job snapshot

Vice President role at DP World. The work centres on building a strong safety culture across sites and contractors. The post is based in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, closing on Oct 15, 2026.

DP World oversees health, safety, and environmental performance for its operations.

Role overview

As the Vice President in as covered here the advertised role Logistics as covered here East Africa will in for this vacancy the advertised role define as covered here the sub Regional in for this vacancy the advertised role Cluster Logistics strategy and in the advertised role for this vacancy capability priorities for the region.

Key responsibilities

• That on this listing for this vacancy the strategic deliverables are adequately budgeted for This as well covers formulate Logistics East Africa in on this listing the advertised role budget.
• Leading key customer relationships so in for this vacancy the advertised role that the delivery of in the advertised role the expansion strategy over a 3 to on this listing 5 year period.
• Budget and P L responsibility for for this vacancy as covered here East Africa This as well covers supporting and for this vacancy implement mid term business development plans.
• Set strategic direction for in the advertised role as covered here the as covered here East Africa sub region cluster and for this vacancy as covered here as covered here the as covered here associated capabilities cascade strategic in the advertised role priorities into the cluster and in the advertised role Operating Companies.
• This will include expansion expansion and as covered here management of as covered here operations over Freight Forwarding as covered here Contract Logistics Road Freight and as covered here on this listing 4 PL capabilities.
• Formulate the East Africa as covered here as covered here Logistics strategy aligned to in the advertised role on this listing DP in the advertised role World Group Africa strategy in the advertised role the respective Pillar strategies and KPI's.
• That it supports and in the advertised role on this listing enables for this vacancy the DP World Africa and on this listing as covered here Africa logistics objectives and as covered here strategy This as well covers establish and in the advertised role for this vacancy align as covered here the required Logistics on this listing sub regional structures standards and capabilities drives a high performing team.
• Spotting and understand the openings challenges and as covered here potential partner priorities to on this listing on this listing establish as covered here mutually beneficial partnerships commercial relationships.
• Value added support commercial aspects are coordinated and as covered here on this listing executed in in the advertised role for this vacancy way as covered here that ensures optimal customer service This as well covers making sure that Logistics East Africa in for this vacancy the advertised role sub regional cluster operations.
• Make recommendations and in in the advertised role the advertised role drive key projects to for this vacancy leverage opportunities.
• Reviewing monthly financial performance indicators and for this vacancy in the advertised role for this vacancy trends make necessary adjustments as covered here so that profitability submit required reports timeously.
• Drive decision making process via in the advertised role integrated business planning with in the advertised role on this listing regional and for this vacancy global stakeholders and as covered here as covered here senior as covered here leaders Commercial Finance and on this listing others to maximize service to in the advertised role customers and meet DP World objectives.
• Assume ultimate accountability for in as covered here the advertised role the implementation of on this listing in the advertised role in the advertised role on this listing continuous improvement health safety and for this vacancy as covered here as covered here sustainability best practices for as covered here the Logistics East Africa sub regional cluster.
• Interpret and ensure compliance to as covered here regulatory requirements over every operating entities.
• The role will directly on this listing on this listing contribute as covered here towards the Africa Logistics revenue and on this listing as covered here appropriate financial targets.
• Expand and on this listing as covered here grow as covered here the Logistics East in for this vacancy the advertised role Africa as covered here sub regional cluster and on this listing as covered here capability for this vacancy beyond current categories and on this listing capabilities in accordance with on this listing the Africa Logistics Regional and in the advertised role DP World Global priorities and strategies.
• The role links and for this vacancy provides client options leveraging on this listing every DP World capabilities in the region.
• Leading key customer relationships and as covered here on this listing serve for this vacancy as the expert for logistics solutions.
• Establish strategic relationships and in the advertised role as covered here agreements with on this listing clients that create value for on this listing the two the client and on this listing as covered here as covered here the end user of for this vacancy the product.
• This role will be responsible for on this listing in the advertised role in the advertised role as covered here the leadership strategic alignment business development and for this vacancy in the advertised role in the advertised role in the advertised role commercial coordination inside the.
• Demonstrate the ability to as covered here as covered here translate in the advertised role a regional level as for this vacancy covered here strategy into as covered here tangible sub regional and as covered here on this listing country business plans.
• Developing implement take accountability for for this vacancy as covered here as covered here Africa on this listing Logistics sub regional on for this vacancy this listing capability strategies according to in the advertised role as covered here company goals and as covered here objectives aiming to accelerate expansion that positively influence the in the advertised role DP World revenue operating profit and as covered here return on invested capital.
• Key Performance Areas.
• The effective management of in in the advertised role the advertised role workforce for this vacancy planning recruitment learning and for as covered here this vacancy development performance management reward and for this vacancy in the advertised role as covered here recognition talent management This in the advertised role as well covers leading the DP World People agenda employee relations in line with as covered here Group policies and procedures.
• Building effective relationships and as covered here facilitate collaboration over the as covered here DP World group of in the advertised role as covered here companies to in the advertised role drive projects to for this vacancy on this listing completion and improve processes.
• Drive the development of for on this listing this vacancy a healthy as covered here high performance culture over in the advertised role the Logistics East Africa for on this listing this vacancy sub regional as covered here cluster following on this on this listing listing DP World cultural objectives.
• Continuously evaluate industry market and as covered here in the advertised role technology trends to on this listing as covered here assess on this listing the potential impact on operational and in the advertised role for this vacancy business opportunities.
• That the East Africa for this vacancy on this listing sub in the advertised role regional cluster market as as covered here covered here service positioning is clear and for this vacancy as covered here defined to maximise expansion openings This as well covers pro actively work with on this listing internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactively identify and on this listing manage business uncertainties and on this listing openings implement action plans to for this vacancy on this listing mitigate supply chain risks.
• Making sure effective fiscal management in in the advertised role as covered here compliance with Company standards.
• Spotting key acquisitions to on this listing on this listing meet on this listing the Logistics East in for this vacancy the advertised role Africa on this listing sub regional cluster targets for this vacancy lead the acquisition and in the advertised role as covered here integration efforts in collaboration with remaining stakeholders.
• Leading define and ensure compliance with on this listing in the advertised role budgeted revenue and on this listing operating income goals.
• The role will be instrumental in on this listing as covered here growing as covered here our existing offering inside an end to in the advertised role end supply chain.

Requirements

• We welcome applications from every members of in the advertised role society irrespective of for in the advertised role this vacancy age gender in the advertised role disability race religion or belief.
• From intelligent delivery systems to for this vacancy as covered here automated in the advertised role warehouse stacking we're for as covered here this vacancy at the cutting edge of for this vacancy on this listing disruptive for this vacancy technology pushing the on on this listing this listing sector towards better ways to as covered here trade minimising disruptions from for this vacancy the factory floor to the customer's door.
• Trade is the lifeblood of on this listing as covered here the for this vacancy global economy creating openings and for this vacancy improving the standard of on this listing life for people around the world.
• DP World is on a mission to on this listing as covered here transcend boundaries and on this listing bridge the gap between every nations and on this listing cultures not just in in in the advertised role the advertised role what in the advertised role we do but as well in for this vacancy how we behave.
• With a dedicated diverse and in the advertised role as covered here professional team of in the advertised role on this listing on this listing more in the advertised role than 111 000 on as covered here this listing employees from 159 nationalities in for this vacancy the advertised role spanning 77 countries on as covered here six continents DP World is pushing trade more and faster towards a as covered here seamless supply chain that's fit for the future.
• By submitting your resume and as covered here for this vacancy application as covered here information you authorize DP World to as covered here for this vacancy transmit and for this vacancy store your information in in as covered here the advertised role the for this vacancy world wide recruitment database to circulate that information as necessary for for this vacancy the purpose of for this vacancy evaluating your qualifications for this or remaining job vacancies.
• Related postgraduate degree in in for this vacancy the advertised role Supply on this listing Chain Management Logistics for as covered here this vacancy Business Administration as covered here Commerce or related discipline.
• DP World exists to in for this vacancy the advertised role make on this listing the world's trade as on this listing covered here flow better in the advertised role changing what's possible for as covered here on this listing the customers and for this vacancy communities we serve globally.
• Cross border service development in the advertised role operational setup commercial expansion as covered here team enablement This as well covers 8 years in a comparable or on this listing senior executive role for in for this vacancy the advertised role a in the advertised role global supply chain on in the advertised role this listing multinational Proven experience and in the advertised role demonstrable success in establishing scaling growing logistics operations over multiple countries and capabilities.
• 10 years' experience in on this listing the supply chain industry as covered here covering experience managing supply chain activities.
• WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO as covered here for this vacancy CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR in the advertised role EVERYONE.
• We're rapidly transforming and on this listing as covered here integrating for this vacancy our businesses Ports and for this vacancy Terminals Marine Support Logistics and in the advertised role Technology and in the advertised role on this listing uniting for this vacancy our global infrastructure with for this vacancy local expertise to as covered here create stronger more efficient end to as covered here end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.
• We are dedicated to in in the advertised role the advertised role creating for this vacancy a culture where in for this vacancy the advertised role everyone for this vacancy feels respected supported empowered to for this vacancy reach their complete potential.
• Free minds and on this listing on this listing different for this vacancy perspectives are changing our as covered here world together we can change what's possible.
• DP World is committed to as covered here in the advertised role the principles of in the advertised role Equal Employment Opportunity EEO.
• We believe that embracing inclusion and on this listing in the advertised role in the advertised role on this listing diversity drives innovation and as covered here expansion and as covered here helps us connect people businesses societies.
• We strongly believe that on this listing as covered here employing in the advertised role a diverse workforce is central to as covered here for this vacancy for this vacancy our success and in the advertised role for this vacancy we in the advertised role make recruiting decisions in the advertised role based on your experience and skills.
• What's more we're reshaping the future by for this vacancy on this listing investing in innovation.

Key skills

• HSE Management
• Environmental Sustainability
• SQL Database Administration
• Talent Acquisition
• Performance Management
• Procurement & Supply Chain
• Inventory & Warehouse Control

How to apply

Apply via the DP World careers portal for in the advertised role this Vice President.

Apply on the DP World site

Common questions

What role is open?

DP World is recruiting a Vice President.

Where is the job based?

The post is based in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.

When does it close?

The closing date is Oct 15, 2026.

How do I apply?

Submit your application directly on the employer's official portal: Apply on the DP World site