Senior Portfolio Manager, Inclusive Health

About the role

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.

Key responsibilities

• Set multi‑year strategic direction for the IHI portfolio, allocating resources, managing risk and prioritising innovation across Eye Health, Ear & Hearing Health and Physical Rehabilitation.
• Provide strategic oversight of participatory project design, including logical frameworks, budgets and implementation plans in assigned countries.
• Ensure high‑quality programme delivery, robust monitoring and effective evaluation processes.
• Directly line‑manage, mentor and review IHI Portfolio Managers, providing guidance and setting priorities.
• Lead proposal development, budgeting and donor negotiations, integrating country‑level inputs.
• Oversee initiative‑level monitoring, cross‑country synthesis and strategic reviews.
• Coordinate partner engagement and represent IHI in key programme and sector forums.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Rehabilitation Sciences, Social Sciences, Development Studies or related field.
• Minimum 10 years experience managing complex health or development programmes.
• Proven experience in donor engagement, proposal development and representing organisations in global policy forums.
• Experience in line‑managing programme teams and knowledge of policy frameworks in at least one IHI health area.
• Excellent English; French or Spanish is an advantage.
• Commitment to disability inclusion, safeguarding principles and alignment with CBM’s mission and values.

What we offer

• A meaningful position with creative freedom in a leading disability‑inclusive development organisation.
• A fair salary and social benefits based on local conditions of the country of appointment.
• An approachable, agile organisation with a diverse, collegial team and strong team spirit.