Manager/Senior Associate (Projects) - Remote

Overview

Managers and Senior Associates at Instiglio are a core part of project teams, overseeing most aspects of project execution and team management in close collaboration with Project Leads. You will gain expertise in results-based approaches and deepen your consultancy skills, translating complex concepts into easy-to-understand insights. You will advise clients on difficult, yet important, adaptations of their practices and lead teammates to deliver impactful projects that enhance development outcomes across Africa. You will also play a leading role in growing the Nairobi office, from recruitment and capacity building to nurturing stakeholder relationships with both the donor community and government partners in East Africa that lead to project growth. Managers will also be asked to make wider contributions to Instiglio’s global management and strategy as an integral part of the management team.

In Short

• Oversee project execution and team management.
• Act as project managers for multiple workstreams or stand-alone projects.
• Lead the development of technical components of RBF instruments.
• Create proposals and client deliverables.
• Manage project budgets and contracts.
• Plan and delegate tasks to achieve project goals.
• Propose and oversee data analyses for actionable insights.
• Prepare presentations for stakeholders.
• Coordinate and motivate project teams.
• Improve RBF and Performance Management services.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of experience for Senior Associate, 8 years for Manager.
• Experience in international development or management consulting.
• Knowledge of Results-Based Financing mechanisms.
• Experience working with government agencies is desirable.
• Master's degree in Economics, Development Studies, or related fields.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills in English.
• Professional working proficiency in French is a plus.
• Proven track record in managing complex client projects.
• Experience growing and managing teams.
• Exceptional strategic and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Generous benefits including personal days and remote workdays.
• Travel and health insurance.
• Company holiday between Christmas and New Year.
• Parental leave.
• Structured feedback and mentorship system.