Global Career Development Program (CDP) Associate

Job TypeFull TimeQualificationBA/BSc/HNDExperience3 - 8 yearsLocationNairobiJob FieldLogistics

JOB PURPOSE:

The Global Career Development Program (CDP) Associate role is designed to develop high-potential professionals into future leaders of the company. The role provides structured, cross- functional exposure across Marketing & Commercial, Product & Network, and Corporate & Innovation divisions, equipping participants with end-to-end understanding of the container shipping business. The individual is expected to contribute meaningfully during each assignment while progressively building the commercial, operational, analytical, and leadership capabilities required for long-term careers within the company.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support inland transport coordination, port operations, feeder, and transshipment activities.
• Assist in monitoring vessel schedules, service reliability, and operational KPIs.
• Support equipment control activities, including empty repositioning and stock monitoring.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve operational exceptions and disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with safety, DG, port, and customs regulations.
• Execute assigned operational, commercial, and corporate responsibilities with increasing independence and accountability.
• Demonstrate adaptability and learning agility when transitioning between roles, functions, and geographies.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Engineering, Economics, or related discipline from a reputable university.
• 3 - 8 years of working experience in relevant position.
• Experience in the shipping/logistics business is an added advantage.
• Strong interest in developing a long-term career in the maritime or logistics industry.
• Good communication skills - fluent in English spoken and written
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good PC skills, such as Google Workspace Suit.
• Attention to detail.
• Diligent with high standards of accuracy and detail.
• Good organizational and presentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure & excellent time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Teamwork, Communication, Problem Solving, Planning and Organization.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Innovation and Improvement.
• Certified to process DG shipments (preferred).

• Support inland transport coordination, port operations, feeder, and transshipment activities.
• Assist in monitoring vessel schedules, service reliability, and operational KPIs.
• Support equipment control activities, including empty repositioning and stock monitoring.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve operational exceptions and disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with safety, DG, port, and customs regulations.
• Execute assigned operational, commercial, and corporate responsibilities with increasing independence and accountability.
• Demonstrate adaptability and learning agility when transitioning between roles, functions, and geographies.

• Good communication skills - fluent in English spoken and written
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good PC skills, such as Google Workspace Suit.
• Attention to detail.
• Diligent with high standards of accuracy and detail.
• Good organizational and presentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure & excellent time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Teamwork, Communication, Problem Solving, Planning and Organization.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Innovation and Improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Engineering, Economics, or related discipline from a reputable university.
• 3 - 8 years of working experience in relevant position.
• Experience in the shipping/logistics business is an added advantage.
• Strong interest in developing a long-term career in the maritime or logistics industry.
• Certified to process DG shipments (preferred).