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.
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.