How you will make an impact 

Senior Associates at Instiglio are responsible for expanding our services and strengthening our project pipeline in Instiglio, advising and supporting our partner governments, donors, and service providers in building the performance management systems and results-based financing structures to increase their impact. You will coach clients through important adaptations of their practices, coordinate the project team to deliver high-quality work, establish and monitor work plans, and be accountable for the results of projects. You will be challenged to balance and strategize around the triple constraints of quality, time, and budget in our project work.  

As part of the Global team, you will join a strategically focused group of around 20 professionals from diverse backgrounds, spread across four continents. You will be focused on Instiglio's global project portfolio, working with partners around the world on projects including donor transformation, thought leadership, innovation, and Results-Based Financing (RBF) designs covering diverse sectors, including climate and migration. With the support of the partners and implementation support of the project teams, you will develop strategies to reach short- and long-term project goals. You will also be an ambassador for Instiglio’s mission and work globally. 

Tasks may include:

• Overseeing and leading the development of research, analysis, presentations, and client engagements on diverse topics. 
• Overseeing the development of impact strategies for partners and the design of technical components of RBF instruments by mastering all dimensions of RBF, including economic concepts. 
• Managing the preparation of bids and responses to partners, building strong relationships, and managing multi-stakeholder partnerships. 
• Developing and managing project scope and budget and adjusting and course-correcting to meet execution needs. 
• Leading the day-to-day work plan, overseeing the project team to ensure that we reach short- and long-term targets.  
• Leading the creation of proposals and deliverables, articulating technical concepts in an eloquent and accessible manner. 
• Proposing, structuring, and overseeing data analyses to draw actionable insights/hypotheses. 
• Actively improving our Strategy, RBF, and Performance Management services and our delivery systems. 

Who you are

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.This opportunity is open to both local and international candidates.

Our ideal candidate will need to meet the following requirements: 

• Experience:
  • At least 6 years of professional experience, including 3 years of relevant work experience in international development, management/ strategy consulting and/or in the public sector.
• Education: Masters degree or equivalent in Economics, Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Business, or related fields.
• Skills
  • Problem Solving & Analysis: Strong Strategic and structured thinking, coupled with analytical skills to dissect complex client problems and distill insights that drive actionable recommendations.
  • Project Management & Organizational Skills: Skilled in independently managing workstreams, setting clear priorities, and working with cross-functional teams, as well as growing and managing own teams
  • Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Proficiency in delivering insights verbally and in writing, with clarity and confidence to clients and senior stakeholders, establishing rapport, and building trust through clear, concise communication.
  • Leadership & Initiative: A demonstrated capacity to take ownership, work independently, and continuously seek out and implement innovative solutions. Strong motivation to grow within a high-performance environment.
  • Technical & Digital Proficiency: Knowledge of data analysis tools, business modeling, and data interpretation. 
  • Adaptability & Resilience: Ability to thrive under tight deadlines in a dynamic, high-pressure consulting environment, balancing multiple priorities while delivering quality results. 

• Language skills:
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills in English. Professional working proficiency in French is an added advantage for Kenya and Mauritius candidates and is a requirement for candidates being considered in Morocco. 

How you can grow with us 

Joining Instiglio will enable you to accelerate your career in international development, consulting and public service, playing a critical role in shaping and delivering impactful projects with leading development actors. Senior Associates at Instiglio have a chance to develop a variety of skills, take on stakeholder-facing roles on projects, and play an internal leadership role. Instiglio has a strong feedback culture, with all staff receiving bi-annually formal, structured reviews, in addition to real-time feedback. Additionally, a mentorship system and development plans are in place to ensure that staff receive proper support in their professional development. 

Working model and benefits

Placement in the role will be informed by the hiring teams’ assessment of your demonstrable experience vis-a-vis, guidelines stipulated on our competency matrix to perform successfully at Senior Associate level. 

This opportunity is open to both local and international candidates. A preference for the successful candidate to be based in our Kenya, Mauritius, or Morocco office, with the flexibility to consider European locations after 6-12 months. 

Instiglio has adopted a hybrid working model i.e., a minimum of two (2) days a week at the office for face-to-face connections. We offer generous benefits, which include seven (7) personal days, sixty (60) remote workdays, travel and health insurance, a company holiday between Christmas and New Year's in addition to the legal vacation days, and parental leave, among others. We offer a relocation package to the successful candidate, including flight costs, airport transfers, and immigration support.

Interested? Join our team!

Submit your application by attaching an English version of your CV and cover letter. In your cover letter answer the following questions: (1) Why are you a good fit for this role? (2) What is your motivation to apply to Instiglio? Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.