Portfolio Management Officer

 Responsibilities

The Portfolio Management Officer supports the Country Director and the Senior Portfolio Manager Kenya in steering and managing the country portfolio for Kenya.

Tasks

The portfolio management officer will carry out the following tasks

Deputize the Senior Portfolio Manager Kenya in his absence

Supporting the integration of regional and global projects into the portfolio

Support for projects in Kenya in preparation, reporting and processing of enquiries

Support in the organization of visits, appraisal mission and other events

Coordinating responsibility for various internal processes (e.g. CSH)

Responsibility for compiling and updating various lists and overviews

Annual country planning: Participation in the preparation and conducting of reviews

Taking over processing of ad hoc inquiries from the head office, BMZ or Embassy

Preparation of the minutes of the KCMT meetings

Other duties/additional tasks

The Portfolio Management Officer

performs other duties and tasks at the request of management

Qualifications

Master’s degree (Administration, Political Science, Development Studies or similar preferred)

Professional experience

Deepened knowledge of GIZ procedures and processes, at least 5 years working experience with GIZ in projects and/or portfolio management.

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Very good English and German language skills (C1)

Experience working with multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams

Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.

Additional competences

Political sensitivity

Able to process tasks independently and to provide high quality results

Must be proficient in MS Office Suite

Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management

How to Apply

Submission of Application

Vacancy Reference Number: GIZ/CO/04/07/2022

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer. Applications should be done online via the FUZU website and the link is:

https://www.fuzu.com/kenya/jobs/portfolio-management-officer-band-4-giz

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted