PORTFOLIO MANAGER - AFRICA

What we are looking for

Hivos is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. We are currently seeking suitably qualified, highly competent, and motivated candidates to serve as Portfolio Manager – Africa.

Scope: Africa

Location: Zimbabwe or Kenya

Hours: Full Time (37.5 Hours Per Week – Zimbabwe / 40 hours Per Week – Kenya)

Reports to: Integral Head of Programmes

Supervises: Project Managers

Team: Programs

Contract Type: Fixed – Term

Term: This appointment is for an initial term of 1 year, with possibility of annual renewal, subject to donor funding availability, performance and organizational needs.

Office: Zimbabwe or Kenya

Provisional grade: Kenya: 14; Zimbabwe:6;

Deadline: 24 September 2026

Compensation Packages by Location

Salaries are pegged to global standards and paid in multiple currencies to protect against local market inflation and volatility

Location Gross Salary Range

Zimbabwe US$6,451.61 - US$7,375.14

Kenya KSH724,673 - KSH865,297

About the role





The Portfolio Manager Africa reports to the Head of Programs and is a strategic, cross-cutting role responsible for overseeing the coherence, design, and performance of an assigned project portfolio in line with Hivos’ strategy. The role leads program and project design, contributes to idea generation and proposal development, steers portfolio-level planning and reporting, leads project managers, and drives quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across the portfolio.

Purpose of the role

The Portfolio Manager Africa provides strategic leadership to ensure the coherence, quality, and impact of Hivos’ project portfolio, strengthening program design, implementation, and performance while fostering continuous improvement, accountability, and evidence-informed decision-making across assigned countries and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
- Ensure strategic coherence and alignment across the project portfolio.
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