How you will make an impact 

As part of Instiglio’s Global Team, you will play a pivotal role at the intersection of consulting excellence and government transformation. Roughly half of your time will focus on shaping and delivering GEN — supporting reform champions, building partnerships, and guiding the network’s growth. The other half will focus on leading high-impact advisory projects that strengthen public institutions through results-based approaches. You will combine analytical rigor, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of government reform dynamics to help Instiglio and GEN shape the next frontier of public-sector transformation.

You will:

• Lead high-impact projects: Oversee research, analysis, and partner engagements across diverse governance and development topics, translating insights into actionable reform strategies. You may lead projects spanning public finance, results-based financing, performance management systems, across sectors such as education, employment, health, and governance.
• Drive GEN’s growth: Shape and implement GEN’s strategy, support country cohorts, and cultivate partnerships with funders, multilaterals, and reform leaders globally.
• Advise on public-sector reforms: Guide senior officials through complex reform processes, helping them diagnose root causes, align incentives, and navigate political and institutional realities.
• Manage partnerships: Build and maintain trusted relationships with government counterparts, development partners, and implementation partners, acting as an ambassador for Instiglio’s mission and GEN’s vision.
• Strategic Leadership & Autonomy: Operate with high levels of independence and judgment — shaping engagements, managing senior partner relationships, and representing Instiglio and GEN externally as a trusted advisor and ambassador of our mission.
• Coach and facilitate learning: Support and motivate reform teams through adaptive approaches (e.g., PDIA or systems thinking), fostering reflection, iteration, and ownership.
• Steer teams and delivery: Manage project teams, budgets, and timelines to ensure the achievement of ambitious targets while maintaining high quality and learning.
• Strengthen our approaches: Contribute to refining and codifying methodologies and tools that advance how Instiglio and GEN drive government transformation.

Who you are

Experience

A minimum of 8 years of professional experience for Manager roles and 10 years for Senior Manager roles, including:

• A minimum of 4 years advising senior government officials on public-sector reforms.
• Proven experience with cross-ministerial coordination, policy implementation, and navigating the political economy of reform.
• Demonstrated ability to build coalitions, alignment, and buy-in among senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing or designing complex initiatives, partnerships, or reform programs.
• Experience in management consulting or complex development programs (multilateral, bilateral, or NGO) is highly desirable.

Education

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Public Policy, Economics, Political Science, Business, or related fields.
• Experience with adaptive or problem-driven approaches (e.g., PDIA, systems thinking) is an advantage.

Languages

• Excellent fluency in English (written and verbal).
• Professional proficiency in French or Spanish is highly preferred.

Core Skills & Competencies

• Government Reform & Political Economy Acumen: Proven ability to advise senior officials, understand institutional barriers, and navigate politically sensitive reforms.
• Strategic & Entrepreneurial Leadership: Skilled at building and steering initiatives from concept to execution; a resourceful, solutions-oriented problem-solver comfortable with ambiguity.
• Communication & Influence: Strong storytelling, facilitation, and presentation skills; able to translate reform insights into narratives that inspire and mobilize.
• Capacity Building & Coaching: Skilled at mentoring reform teams and facilitating learning journeys that build ownership, confidence, and reform capability.
• Analytical Rigor & Structured Problem-Solving: Strong ability to structure complex problems, synthesize qualitative and quantitative data, and translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations for government reform and institutional transformation.
• Project & Team Management: Demonstrated track record of excellence in leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex projects and budgets, ensuring high-quality delivery and measurable impact.
• Cross-Cultural Fluency: Effective collaborator across geographies and cultures; fluency in French or Spanish is a strong asset.

How you can grow with us 

This role offers a unique opportunity to operate at the intersection of government transformation, consulting, and leadership development. You will not only lead strategic projects but also help shape and grow GEN, one of Instiglio’s pathways to scale transformation globally.

You will report to a Partner or Associate Partner and collaborate closely with GEN regional teams.

We offer biannual reviews, structured mentorship, and individualized growth plans to strengthen your leadership and strategic influence. Over time, you may take on regional or thematic leadership roles, helping shape the next chapter of Instiglio and GEN.

Working model and benefits

This position is open to both local and international candidates, with a preference for those based in our offices in Kenya, Morocco, Mauritius, or Uganda (European locations or equivalent timezones may be considered after a 3-6 months onboarding process in our offices).

Instiglio operates under a hybrid model (minimum two in-office days per week) and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including personal days, remote work allowance, health and travel insurance, company holidays between Christmas and New Year’s, and parental leave.

Interested? Join our team!

Submit your application by attaching your CV and cover letter in English. In your cover letter, please answer the following questions:

1. Why are you a good fit for this role?
2. What motivates you to apply to Instiglio? What excites you about GEN?

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.