CBM is an international development organisation committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the world's poorest communities. Based on Christian values and more than 100 years of professional expertise, CBM addresses poverty as a cause and a consequence of disability.
The Portfolio Manager supports the design and delivery of Inclusive Health Initiative (IHI) programmes that contribute to broader country programme goals. Working closely with country offices, national counterparts and partners, you will support project design, proposal development and programme implementation while promoting high-quality programme delivery and strengthening CBM's role as a trusted partner in inclusive health.
This position is only filled locally in one of CBM's permanent established entities (e.g. Berlin or Bensheim (Germany), UK (Cambridge or remote), the US (remote), Nairobi (Kenya), Abuja (Nigeria), Lomé (Togo), Yaoundé (Cameroon), Lusaka (Zambia), Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Guatemala City, Kampala (Uganda), Niamey (Niger)). Local contractual conditions apply; expatriation is not intended.
Responsibilities:
- Provide programmatic support in project design, ensuring alignment with the IHI strategy and global best practices in eye health, ear and hearing care, and physical rehabilitation.
- Guide and support IHI project planning processes and documentation for assigned countries.
- Monitor implementation of IHI plans and projects, contribute to evaluations, and ensure lessons learned inform future planning.
- Deliver training to country office and partner staff on inclusive health topics.
- Contribute to high-quality funding applications for IHI projects.
- Monitor policies, trends, data and research in eye health, ear and hearing care, and physical rehabilitation.
- Foster a culture of learning and adaptive management; support data quality and evidence use.
- Work with Advocacy and Communications colleagues to translate programme learning into policy-influencing messages.
- Represent CBM's programmatic learning and quality initiatives to donors, technical working groups and partners; participate in networks; contribute to research and publications.
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies or a related field.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in international development, including at least 3 years in health programmes.
- Strong understanding of international health sector trends and policy frameworks, project cycle management and logframes.
- Strong analytical skills; proven experience in proposal writing, M&E frameworks, budgets, and designing and delivering training.
- Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills.
- Fluency in French and English is required.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Demonstrated commitment to disability inclusion and safeguarding principles.
- Identification with the Christian values and mandate of CBM.
What we offer: a meaningful position with creative freedom in the world's leading organisation in disability-inclusive development; a fair salary and social benefits based on local conditions; and an approachable, agile organisation with a diverse and collegial team.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply exclusively online via the CBM applicant portal. A letter of motivation, CV and relevant (work) references complete your application. Contact person: Ms. Eve Muthama.
https://jobs.cbm.org/Portfolio-Manager-Inclusive-Health-Initiative-IHI-French-S-eng-f1104.html