CBM Senior Portfolio Manager, NTDs Job Vacancy 2026 – Addis Ababa
CBM (Christian Blind Mission)
Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Role description
CBM (Christian Blind Mission) is hiring a Senior Portfolio Manager, NTDs in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for an experienced international development and global health professional with expertise in grant management, donor compliance, and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).
About CBM
CBM (Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission e.V.) is an international development organization with more than 100 years of experience in disability-inclusive development. Guided by Christian values, the organization works to improve the quality of life of persons with disabilities by addressing poverty as both a cause and consequence of disability through partnerships that promote inclusive societies.
Senior Portfolio Manager, NTDs
Employer: CBM (Christian Blind Mission)
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Employment Type: Local employment (country contractual conditions apply)
Application Deadline: October 2, 2026
CBM is seeking an experienced Senior Portfolio Manager to provide strategic leadership across its multi-country Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) donor portfolio. The position is locally recruited within CBM's established country entities, including Ethiopia, and does not involve expatriate assignment.
The successful candidate will work with country programs and global teams to strengthen portfolio performance, oversee donor compliance, manage financial and operational risks, and support the continued growth of CBM's NTD programs.
Key Responsibilities
The Senior Portfolio Manager will:
Lead grant management and donor compliance across CBM's multi-country NTD portfolio. Review budgets, work plans, procurement plans, and donor reports before submission. Oversee sub-award management and portfolio-wide compliance monitoring. Monitor portfolio performance, budget utilization, and delivery against agreed milestones. Identify, assess, and mitigate operational and compliance risks. Build and maintain relationships with institutional donors and donor secretariats. Support donor stewardship, resource mobilization, and business development activities. Coordinate portfolio management across country teams and internal CBM functions. Provide strategic and operational support to country programs, initially focusing on the RLMF portfolio. Capture lessons learned and promote collaboration and knowledge sharing across the NTD portfolio.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should have:
A relevant academic degree in International Development, Public Health, or a related field. Extensive experience managing grants within multi-country donor-funded health or development programs. Strong experience in donor compliance, budgeting, and sub-award management. Experience managing or advising on institutional donor compliance frameworks. Strong knowledge of the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) landscape and major global health donors. Experience managing sub-award or sub-grant agreements with in-country partners. Experience working across multiple country offices in international or matrix environments. Strong donor-facing communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Excellent organizational, analytical, and cross-cultural relationship-building skills. Professional proficiency in English and French . Willingness to travel internationally and work across different time zones. Alignment with CBM's Christian values and organizational mission.
What CBM Offers
CBM states that the successful candidate will receive:
A meaningful role with opportunities to contribute to disability-inclusive development. A fair salary and benefits based on local country conditions. A collaborative and diverse working environment with strong team support.
Application Deadline
October 2, 2026
About CBM
CBM (Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission e.V.) is an international development organization with more than 100 years of experience in disability-inclusive development. Guided by Christian values, the organization works to improve the quality of life of persons with disabilities by addressing poverty as both a cause and consequence of disability through partnerships that promote inclusive societies.
Senior Portfolio Manager, NTDs
Employer: CBM (Christian Blind Mission)
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Employment Type: Local employment (country contractual conditions apply)
Application Deadline: October 2, 2026
CBM is seeking an experienced Senior Portfolio Manager to provide strategic leadership across its multi-country Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) donor portfolio. The position is locally recruited within CBM's established country entities, including Ethiopia, and does not involve expatriate assignment.
The successful candidate will work with country programs and global teams to strengthen portfolio performance, oversee donor compliance, manage financial and operational risks, and support the continued growth of CBM's NTD programs.
Key Responsibilities
The Senior Portfolio Manager will:
Lead grant management and donor compliance across CBM's multi-country NTD portfolio. Review budgets, work plans, procurement plans, and donor reports before submission. Oversee sub-award management and portfolio-wide compliance monitoring. Monitor portfolio performance, budget utilization, and delivery against agreed milestones. Identify, assess, and mitigate operational and compliance risks. Build and maintain relationships with institutional donors and donor secretariats. Support donor stewardship, resource mobilization, and business development activities. Coordinate portfolio management across country teams and internal CBM functions. Provide strategic and operational support to country programs, initially focusing on the RLMF portfolio. Capture lessons learned and promote collaboration and knowledge sharing across the NTD portfolio.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should have:
A relevant academic degree in International Development, Public Health, or a related field. Extensive experience managing grants within multi-country donor-funded health or development programs. Strong experience in donor compliance, budgeting, and sub-award management. Experience managing or advising on institutional donor compliance frameworks. Strong knowledge of the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) landscape and major global health donors. Experience managing sub-award or sub-grant agreements with in-country partners. Experience working across multiple country offices in international or matrix environments. Strong donor-facing communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Excellent organizational, analytical, and cross-cultural relationship-building skills. Professional proficiency in English and French . Willingness to travel internationally and work across different time zones. Alignment with CBM's Christian values and organizational mission.
What CBM Offers
CBM states that the successful candidate will receive:
A meaningful role with opportunities to contribute to disability-inclusive development. A fair salary and benefits based on local country conditions. A collaborative and diverse working environment with strong team support.
Application Deadline
October 2, 2026