About the Organization
CBM (registered as CBM Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission e.V.) is an international development organisation committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the persons communities of the world. Based on our Christian values and more than 100 years of professional expertise, we address poverty as a cause and a consequence of disability. We work in partnership to create an inclusive society for all.
Job Summary
The Senior Portfolio Manager leads the development of innovative programmes within the Inclusive Health Initiative (IHI), designing project portfolios that support broader country programme goals. The role strengthens coordination across sectoral activities, fosters strong partnerships with national counterparts, and advances CBM's mission through high-quality programme leadership.
This position will be filled locally in one of CBM's permanent established entities (e.g. Bensheim (Germany), Cambridge (UK), Nairobi (Kenya), Abuja (Nigeria), Lomé (Togo), Yaoundé (Cameroon), Lusaka (Zambia), Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Kampala (Uganda), Niamey (Niger), etc.).
This position is only filled locally. With contractual conditions of the respective country. An expatriation is not intended.
Key Responsibilities
Set the multi-year strategic direction for the IHI portfolio, including resource allocation, risk management, and innovation priorities across Eye Health, Ear & Hearing Health, and Physical Rehabilitation.
Provide strategic oversight of participatory project design processes in assigned countries, including the development of logical frameworks, budgets, and implementation plans.
Ensure high-quality programme delivery, robust monitoring, and effective evaluation processes.
Ensure the IHI strategy is reflected in the development of CBM country plans and aligned with the Inclusive Health Initiative Strategy.
Directly line-manage, mentor, and performance-review IHI Portfolio Managers, providing strategic guidance and setting priorities.
Lead proposal development, including programme design, budgeting, and donor negotiations, working closely with IHI Portfolio Managers to incorporate country-level programme inputs.
Oversee initiative-level programme monitoring, including cross-country synthesis and strategic reviews.
Track programme outputs across the Initiative and ensure corrective actions are implemented across all IHI countries.
Develop programme and Board-level reports and leadership briefings.
Coordinate IHI partner engagement and represent the Initiative in key programme and sector forums.
Promote cross-sector collaboration and integrated approaches to inclusive health programming.
Champion safeguarding, disability inclusion, and high standards of programme quality.
Required Qualifications
A Master's degree in Public Health, Rehabilitation Sciences, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
At least 10 years' experience managing complex health or development programmes.
Experience across multiple health areas; experience with digital health tools or health information systems is an advantage.
Experience in directly line-managing programme teams.
A proven track record in donor engagement and proposal development.
Experience representing organisations in global and policy forums, including with the UN, governments, and donor roundtables.
Knowledge of policy frameworks, sector standards, and practices in at least one of the three IHI health areas.
Proven experience in project cycle management, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and budgeting.
Strong partnership management, coordination, team leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multicultural settings.
Excellent English language skills; knowledge of French or Spanish is an added advantage.
A demonstrated commitment to disability inclusion and safeguarding principles.
Identification with the mission, values, and mandate of CBM.
Required Skills and Competencies
Strong partnership management, coordination, team leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multicultural settings.
Excellent English language skills; knowledge of French or Spanish is an added advantage.
A demonstrated commitment to disability inclusion and safeguarding principles.
Identification with the mission, values, and mandate of CBM.