Global Portfolio Manager, Maternal Newborn Health & Nutrition (MNHN)
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Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
Est. KES 400,000 – 600,000/moEst.
HybridFull-timeSenior
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What you bring
Education/Professional Designations/Experience
A master's degree in public health, nutrition, international development, or a similar field or significant experience in lieu.
A minimum of 7 years' experience managing large, complex, development programs in an international NGO/UN agency (or similar) that spans multiple geographies in Asia and/or Africa and from multiple and diverse donors.
Experience working in the public health/nutrition sector in Asia and Africa; understanding of health systems.
Experience managing field research projects an asset.
Demonstrated experience and/or personal commitment to promoting gender equality within development work.
Previous experience working in maternal and newborn health and nutrition programming is highly valued for this position.
Demonstrated skills and experience in proposal writing, external representation and effective donor stewardship.
Superior written and spoken English; able to work with a team to put together complex documents that clearly articulate the organization's work.
Previous experience of grant management and/or PMP certification will be an asset.
Above average ability in Excel and able to make sense of complex spreadsheets that support the development of better data management and program monitoring.
Experience and comfort working within a matrixed team structure.
Other Specific Skill Requirements
Strong ability to identify, rank and mitigate risks, and manage complex time sensitive problems.
Able to work as part of multi-cultural global team in a dynamic and growing organisation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Excellent communications skills (oral and written) including good report writing and presentation skills.
Excellent communications skills (verbal and written).
Demonstrated understanding of results-based management, performance measurement frameworks and fundamentals of program monitoring and donor reporting.
Demonstrated experience in project start up processes.
Demonstrated understanding and/or experience operationalizing child safeguarding principles and policy.
Fluency in English - both reading and writing – is essential.
A working knowledge of French is an asset.
Key Competencies
Organization: Exceptional organizational and planning skill with a proven ability to prioritize and work in a dynamic fast paced environment.
Leadership: Confident leader with a proven ability to motivate and support project teams.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Relationship Building: Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with team members, project stakeholders and partner organizations.
Cultural Sensitivity: Ability to navigate diverse cultural environments and tailor solutions to country and regional contexts.
Project Management: Strong project management skills, with experience in the direct management of international development projects.
Analytical: Ability to analyze and interpret data for decision-making, program improvement, and donor reporting.
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