Global Portfolio Manager, Maternal Newborn Health and Nutrition

Global Portfolio Manager, MNHN

Employment Type: Full-time

Location:  Nairobi, Kenya

Deadline for Submission: 2nd September 2025

About us 

At Nutrition International, we make a difference, because nutrition is the difference. Woven into the very fabric of our approach is the passion and drive of our global team of over 600 people, working in 13 offices across 11 countries with one common goal: transforming the lives of people who need it most through improved nutrition. 

If you are a motivated and passionate individual who shares our conviction that a better world is possible through improved nutrition, wants to leave the world a little better than they found it, and is looking to be part of a global team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying for the position below. 

About the role

The Global Portfolio Manager (GPM) will support the growing portfolio of the Maternal Newborn Health and Nutrition (MNHN) portfolio. The GPM is a crucial position within the Programs Unit responsible for supporting the Global Portfolio Director (GPD) in the grant management of projects within the portfolio.

The GPM will work with a global cross-functional team of internal resources in Head Office, Africa and Asia, to ensure projects are delivered on time, on scope and on budget. The GPM will ensure all projects delegated to their authority within the MNHN portfolio are managed effectively and delivered according to their contractual obligations.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Global Portfolio Director to put in place effective project management mechanisms to ensure quality implementation and implementation of a set of projects within a portfolio, in collaboration with colleagues in HQ, the regional offices in New Delhi and Nairobi, and in countries of operation and according to Nutrition International policies and ways of working.
• Maintain and foster project level strategic relationships for the smooth implementation of current projects and for future partnerships and engagement within the portfolio.
• Working with regional and country colleagues, ensure grants under their management have clear annual plans, activity plans and budgets and are implemented on time and to a high quality.
• Ensure the mainstreaming of gender equality across the project cycle by, for example, ensuring SGBA recommendations planned are actioned.
• Support and provide capacity building to project teams when and where required on project cycle management processes and tools.
• Ensure project risks are managed, and issues are elevated in a timely way.
• Work with the Global Portfolio Director to improve and simplify project management systems and processes in the portfolio, wherever possible.
• Lead and/or support the development of project proposals.

About You;

You have;

• 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. 
• 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.
• 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.
• Experience and comfort working within a matrixed team structure.
• 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 organization.

A competitive market pay, health and dental benefits and pension plan, hybrid work environment, flexible work hours, four weeks of vacation (plus public holidays) and support for learning and development opportunities. We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment.

Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.

For more detailed information about the role, please click on the attached Job Description Please click on the Apply button to submit your application