Jobs at Instiglio

Some of your tasks will include:

• 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.

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. 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.

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Tasks may include:

• Participating in the preparation of proposals and client deliverables, such as PowerPoint presentations, publications and Excel analyses.
• Conducting literature reviews and preparing case studies to guide decision-making.
• Developing and articulating technical components of RBF and performance management instruments in an accurate and easy-to-understand manner.  
• Describing and interpreting graphs, analyzing data and applying statistical concepts (e.g. mean, SD, regressions) to draw actionable insights/hypotheses.
• Proposing and structuring data analyses and testing hypotheses.
• Contributing to the execution of change management plans for stakeholders across sectors, and in the creation of proposals for clients, using clear communication.
• Supporting internal business development efforts by mapping donors and preparing pitch decks. 

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 who have the required permits to work in Kenya, Morocco, and Mauritius. 

Experience:

• At least 1-3 years' relevant experience in strategy/management consulting, international development, public policy or similar fields. 
• Experience in data analysis and management.
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative research.
• Experience in performance management and results-based financing are an added advantage. 

Education: Bachelor's degree in Economics, International Development, Statistics, Public Policy, Political Science, Business, Engineering or related fields. Master’s degree in related subjects is a plus.

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As a Sector Specialist, you will play a critical role in the execution of Instiglio’s projects and our impact on the ground, supporting teams in developing rigorous and context-driven assessments, strategies, and designs for our clients. Reporting directly to either a Project Lead or Manager, you will deploy your deep technical expertise and experience to provide sector-specific guidance and advisory to the project team, engage directly with our clients and partners, and input into critical project deliverables and strategic recommendations. Responsibilities will vary from project to project but some key roles may entail the following:

• Summarizing the basics of the sector in project countries, including main actors, policies, initiatives, and basics of service delivery and the beneficiary market (where applicable).
• Assessing the sector for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, with a particularly strong focus on the implications for RBF or other results-based approaches.
• Providing sector-specific technical analysis for the design of RBF mechanisms or other results-based programs (e.g., analysis of suitable indicators to tie payments to)
• Preparing reports (both long- and short-form) and presentations summarizing findings, insights, and recommendations for all work undertaken.
• Providing technical assistance of other capacity building support on technical matters of the sector to project partners.
• Leading or participating in engagements with project stakeholders to gather information and/or share findings and recommendations.

Consultant Roster and consultancy logistics

Shortlisted consultants will be incorporated into our Consultant Roster database and will be contacted on an as-needed basis over the next 24 months when project opportunities match their experience and skillset. Inclusion in the Consultant Roster does not represent a guarantee of a consultancy assignment with Instiglio, and consultancy assignments do not carry any expectation of further assignments or conversion to another type of contract with Instiglio. The specific terms of consultancy assignments will be dictated by the needs of a given Instiglio project, but key aspects of the arrangement include:

• Contract type: Consultants engaged for a specific assignment will be contracted on a fixed-term basis
• Location: The work location will be determined based on the specific project needs, particularly the project’s location and the location of the Instiglio team, with the potential for remote consultancy engagements on most of Instiglio’s projects.
• Effort and duration: The effort and duration of the engagement will be determined based on the specific project needs with most projects ranging between 3-9 months and requiring consultants to be engaged anywhere from 1 - 3 days a week throughout the assignment.
• Remuneration: Consultants’ remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills as well as the nature of the assignment in terms of the responsibilities and complexities of the assignment and the degree of expertise required. Payment will be based on completion of the hours and/or deliverables in the specific contract, subject to the approval of the Project Lead or Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields specific to the sector being applied for. A Master’s degree, professional certification(s), and/ or completed training(s) relevant to the sector of expertise are desirable, but not a requirement.
• At least 5 years’ experience providing technical advisory for development projects in Latin America, Africa, and/ or MENA in the sector being applied for (projects with a duration of at least 3 months). 
• Experience on projects that deployed RBF, performance management, or other results-based approaches is desirable, but not a requirement.
• Experience managing or leading complex stakeholder relationships, including with donors, implementing entities, and governments. Experience in the delivery of capacity building, change management, or performance management support for sector actors, is desirable but not a requirement.
• Experience in managing or participating in field work/ in-country missions associated with development consultancy projects.
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proven track-record of delivering high quality outputs for clients in short timeframes.
• Ability to excel in both team-based and independent work using a collaborative and proactive approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications (Sharepoint, Excel, Powerpoint, and Word) and Google Workspace (Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms, etc.).
• Professional working proficiency (C1) in English, French, and/or Spanish is required. Most consultancy assignments will require English as a minimum, however, certain projects may be primarily Spanish or French.