Instiglio’s mission is to build public institutions that truly work for societies and the planet. We exist to unlock the potential of public institutions — not by chasing marginal gains, but by reimagining and rebuilding them from the inside out.
We partner with governments and development actors (e.g., the World Bank, FCDO, Hilton Foundation) to align public funding with measurable outcomes and strengthen the systems, incentives, and capabilities that drive sustained impact. Over the past decade, we have worked in more than 30 low- and middle-income countries, helping institutions design and embed reforms that make every cent of public funding deliver public value.
To scale our impact, we incubated the Government Empowerment Network (GEN) — a globally networked, AI-powered, and government-led reform accelerator designed to empower civil servants to incubate reforms that transform government institutions, strengthen service delivery, and improve citizens’ lives. GEN combines a six-month in-person reform incubator with an AI-enabled learning and collaboration platform, equipping champions to diagnose systemic challenges, design reforms, and strengthen delivery capabilities across ministries. Following a successful first cohort in Uganda with over 30 public servants from six ministries, we recently launched in Colombia, followed by Morocco later this year. In 2026, we plan to consolidate learnings and expand to at least two additional countries in 2026, while continuing to support current countries.
A core contributing factor to the influence Instiglio has had thus far includes our collaborative, highly skilled and diverse team. We are a team of 80+ people, representing 15+ nationalities, with offices in Colombia, Kenya, Morocco, Mauritius and Uganda. Our team brings together experience from government, management consulting, multilateral institutions, and the social sector; united by a mission to help governments perform better for their people.
How you will make an impact
You aspire to become a global development leader by transforming the delivery performance of governments to achieve outcomes for the most vulnerable communities where underperformance persists. Instiglio offers a unique experience at the intersection of the private, public, and social sectors.
Since 2012, we have partnered with governments and leading development actors, including the IDB, World Bank, USAID, Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), Global Fund, and philanthropic funders to design and implement results-based financing mechanisms, performance management systems, and institutional reforms. Our work spans over 120 projects in more than 25 countries across sectors such as education, health, employment, social protection, and climate, tying over USD 784 million to outcomes and improving services for more than 55 million people.
In this role, you will be anchored to a project and gain hands-on experience supporting the design and execution of Results-Based Finance (RBF) instruments. You will guide stakeholders through complex operational changes by translating technical concepts into clear, actionable insights, independently assessing design trade-offs, and making technical recommendations. You will apply quantitative and research skills to generate evidence on the effectiveness of RBF, contributing to knowledge-sharing with policymakers and decision-makers. Working closely with a project team comprising a Project Lead, Project Manager(s), Senior Associates, and peers, you will tackle complex, open-ended challenges with the goal of ensuring public and philanthropic resources are used more effectively to deliver measurable impact.
Tasks may include:
Who you are
This program is designed for students enrolled in postgraduate specialization and master’s degree programs who, together with their academic institutions, seek to gain hands-on work experience and professional exposure in a real-world public policy and development environment.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:
Required Qualifications
How you can grow with us
Joining Instiglio through our three-month Summer Associate Program is one of the pathways to full-time employment as an Associate. This will be a great opportunity to better understand what it would be like living the Instiglio mission. Summer Associates who successfully complete the program may be considered for full-time positions (if available) after graduation.
In addition, this opportunity will enable you to accelerate your career in international development, and public service, playing a critical role in shaping and delivering impactful projects with leading development actors. At Instiglio, you will develop a variety of skills and support projects, with the guidance of more experienced senior staff. Instiglio has a strong feedback culture, with all staff receiving 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.
How to apply
Please apply by submitting your CV (in English). The deadline for receiving applications is February 28, 2026. We will review applications on a rolling basis. Only candidates selected for the next steps will be contacted.
This is currently a remote position, as it is unpaid, and successful candidates will support one of the following teams:
Instiglio is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fairness, inclusion, and giving everyone a chance to thrive.
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