Job Title: Portfolio Director

Department: Portfolio Management
Reports to: Chief Portfolio Officer
Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Purpose

The Portfolio Director will serve as the strategic liaison between Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) and its subsidiaries across key clusters/sectors. The Director is responsible for leading portfolio planning and execution, ensuring alignment of subsidiary performance with EIH’s strategic goals of economic transformation, value creation, and sustainable development.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Alignment & Performance Management

• Lead the development and execution of strategic plans for subsidiaries, aligning their objectives with EIH’s national growth and diversification goals.
• Establish, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess subsidiary performance and ensure accountability.
• Conduct rigorous financial and operational assessments to identify value creation opportunities, optimize returns, and drive sustainable long-term growth.

Investment & Value Creation

• Collaborate with the Investment Team to evaluate and execute strategic investment opportunities across industrial sectors such as construction, mining, chemicals, and engineering.
• Actively promote innovation and transformation initiatives that enhance subsidiary competitiveness and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of multi-asset investment strategies.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Support and follow up with subsidiary boards, ensuring strong corporate governance practices are implemented.
• Oversee regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, dividend management, and tax adherence across portfolios.
• Ensure compliance with sector-specific regulations and ESG standards relevant to industrial sectors.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, regulatory bodies, SOE boards, community organizations, industry associations, and international partners.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders regarding performance, risk, and investment strategies.

Qualifications and Skills

• Education: Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of progressive leadership experience in at least one of the following sectors: construction, real estate development, mining operations, chemical manufacturing, engineering services, or industrial project management.
• Skills:
  • Strong financial analysis, portfolio performance management, and strategic planning capabilities.
  • Proficiency in regulatory compliance, governance oversight, and risk management.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and lead high-impact sector transformation initiatives.