Portfolio Manager
EWB-NL is looking for a passionate and dedicated Education Portfolio Manager to manage our Structures portfolio.
In this role you will kick-start new projects and manage existing ones, while building teams of experts. Portfolio Managers ensure the effective and efficient execution of the projects and act as a coach for the teams. They also have direct contact with benefactors, and other important stakeholders inside and outside of our organization.
Your activities
- As Portfolio Manager you review the project requests within the portfolio and assist the requesting parties with the writing of a project proposal.
- We will believe in power of collaboration, therefore you will be working together with fellow Portfolio Manager
- You assemble project teams and assist them throughout the project cycle. The set-up of a project team includes “recruiting” a project manager and assisting in on-boarding project members.
- You coach the project teams in the project execution and serve as the first line of contact for team members and the local partners.
- You manage project budget allocation and forecast budget spending on an annual basis.
- You work closely with existing local partners and help to widen the EWB network for further projects.
- You report monthly on the portfolio’s progress during our operations meetings.
- You have contact with our benefactors and other stakeholders and provide them with progress reports if/when required.
Applicant Requirements
- You have excellent organisational skills and experience with managing projects
- You are team focused, committed, and can motivate your team members
- You are reliable, entrepreneurial and have a thorough understanding of the issues that developing countries deal with (previous experience with non-profit organisations is good to have)
- You are outgoing and resourceful
- You are prepared to dedicate min. 4 hours of volunteer work to the portfolio per week.
What we offer
Engineers without Borders, the Netherlands (EWB-NL) is a non-profit organisation with a mission to improve people’s wellbeing through technology. Our goal is to promote, teach and implement sustainable technical solutions, which can be successfully adopted by local stakeholders. By doing so, we believe we enhance people’s quality of life and create more resilient communities.
EWB-NL is a volunteer organisation that operates worldwide. We fall under the auspices of EWB International, and frequently collaborate with EWB chapters from around the world.
The main language spoken at EWB-NL is English, as we have active volunteers from all over the world. We have events to bring all our volunteers together regularly, including yearly summits and quarterly meet & greets.
At EWB-NL you will be provided with the opportunity to develop your soft skills and cross-cultural awareness in impactful projects. You will contribute to innovation and sustainable development throughout the world. You will grow your CV with international project and
leadership experience.
Would you like to get more information before applying? Or do you have questions?
Feel free to contact: w.mwangi@ewbnl.org
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