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Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
The future of our fast-changing world depends on greater social outcomes.
Our mission is to transform global development effectiveness by using results-based approaches to incentivize impact, redirect large-scale funding towards innovation, accelerate the uptake of evidence, and strengthen delivery systems.
Instiglio ties funding to results, making sure every cent spent fighting poverty has the greatest possible impact. Our mission is to empower leaders in the social, public, and private sectors to improve the impact of social programs in developing countries by linking funding to results.
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Senior Associates job at Instiglio
Instiglio
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Associate
Organisation: Instiglio
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
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 new Kampala office, including office setup, recruitment and capacity building, nurturing stakeholder relationships with both the donor community and government partners in East Africa that lead to project growth.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
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).
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.
Managing the day to day running of the Instiglio office in Uganda and providing information to ensure compliance with relevant regulation.
Engaging with stakeholders and counterparts in Uganda as representatives of Instiglio.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
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.
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.
Language skills
Exceptional written and oral communication skills in English.
Skills
Proven track record in managing complex client projects and interacting with diverse stakeholders including experience working with Government of Uganda counterparts.
Experience growing and managing teams in an entrepreneurial atmosphere.
Exceptional strategic thinking, problem solving, and structured thinking.
Ability to develop complex analytical frameworks and have exceptional working proficiency of the most common analytical principles to give structure to the analysis.
Exceptional people skills: Ability to relate well with people from different backgrounds, build trust, and solve problems.
Ability to communicate complex ideas in an eloquent and accessible manner.
How to Apply
Please apply by submitting your CV and cover letter (in English). 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? We will review applications on a rolling-basis. Only candidates selected for further assessment will be contacted.
Deadline: 18th February 2025
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