Instiglio is hiring a Manager & Senior Associate (Projects) skilled in project management, strategy consulting, results-based financing, and stakeholder engagement.
Job Summary
The
Manager and Senior Associate roles offer the opportunity to work at the
intersection of public policy, institutional reform, and Results-Based
Financing (RBF), partnering with governments, development partners, and
philanthropies to improve the effectiveness and impact of public service
delivery.
Responsibilities
- Senior Associates are likely to act as project managers of 1-3
project workstreams (reporting to a Manager) or stand-alone projects
(reporting to a Lead), while Managers are likely to oversee 3+ stand-alone
projects at any given time.
- Leading and overseeing the development of technical components of
RBF instruments and data-driven performance management systems.
- Leading the creation of proposals and client deliverables,
articulating technical concepts in an eloquent and accessible
manner.
- Managing project budgets and contracts with clients and
subcontractors, anticipating issues, and proactively addressing
them.
- Planning, delegating and overseeing tasks to effectively and
efficiently achieve the best results within the team.
- Proposing, structuring, and overseeing data analyses to draw
actionable insights/hypotheses.
- Preparing and delivering clear and effective presentations to
stakeholders in the public and private sectors.
- Coordinating and motivating project teams and supporting team growth
through coaching and mentorship within and outside of projects.
- Actively improving our RBF and Performance Management services and
our delivery approaches.
Qualifications
- We are growing a team of resourceful go-getters that are driven by
our mission, curious about the world, and dedicated to a life of learning.
An ideal candidate will have:
Experience:
- Senior Associate: At least 6 years of experience, including 4
years of relevant work experience in international development,
management/ strategy consulting and/or in the public sector.
- Manager: At least 8 years’ experience, including 6 years of
relevant work experience in international development, management/
strategy consulting and/or in the public sector.
- Demonstrated experience in Results-Based Financing and/or
Performance Management is an additional advantage, but is not required.
- Experience working with governments and government agencies is
highly desirable.
Knowledge:
- Results-Based Financing mechanisms and/or experience related to the
field
Education:
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Economics, Development Studies,
Public Policy, Public Administration, Business, or related fields.
Language skills:
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills in English.
Professional working proficiency in French is an added advantage.
Skills:
- Proven track record in managing complex client projects and
interacting with diverse stakeholders.
- Experience growing and managing teams in an entrepreneurial
atmosphere.
- Exceptional strategic thinking, problem solving, and structured
thinking.
- Ability to develop complex analytical frameworks and have
exceptional working proficiency of the most common analytical principles
to give structure to the analysis.
- Exceptional people skills: Ability to relate well with people from
different backgrounds, build trust, and solve problems.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas in an eloquent and
accessible manner.
How to Apply
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