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Direct employerSenior Portfolio Manager
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About this role
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Role overview
CGIAR is hiring a Senior Portfolio Manager based in Nairobi, Kenya. This role is suited for someone with extensive experience in portfolio coordination or project management within international research or development contexts. The position involves managing bilaterally funded activities and supporting CGIAR's science and innovation efforts.
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What you will do
- Lead the design, implementation, and improvement of frameworks, policies, and tools for managing bilaterally funded activities.
- Contribute to identifying and designing new bilaterally funded projects as part of pre-award processes.
- Ensure compliance with CGIAR, System Organization, and funder rules and contractual terms.
- Engage effectively with funders, evaluators, and auditors, coordinating responses to recommendations.
- Lead engagement with CGIAR Centers and executing partners, including partner identification and due diligence.
- Supervise bilaterally funded activities during implementation, addressing opportunities and risks.
- Manage performance and results including monitoring, reporting, and data use for decision-making.
- Facilitate learning and capacity sharing among teams and partners, and continuously improve management practices.
Requirements
- Master's degree or equivalent in project management, economics, international development, public administration, or related field.
- Extensive experience in portfolio coordination and project management in international applied research or development.
- Knowledge of development and climate finance mechanisms such as the Green Climate Fund and Fund for responding to Loss and Damage.
- Proven managerial and technical leadership in diverse, geographically dispersed settings.
- Experience designing and overseeing organizational policies, procedures, and systems in international or multi-stakeholder contexts.
- Strong ability to influence and align diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, convening, and facilitation skills in multicultural and multidisciplinary environments.
- Fluency in English is essential.
- Working knowledge of French is an advantage.
Benefits
The position offers terms and conditions commensurate with the CG11 grade, including a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and flexible working arrangements.
How to apply
Apply online through the employer's official application page by 3 December 2026 at 6pm CET. Submit a resume and cover letter in English without marital status, age, or photograph. Documents in other languages will not be reviewed.