# Manager & Senior Associate (Projects) NGO Job Instiglio Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/manager-senior-associate-projects-ngo-job-instiglio Company: Instiglio Category: NGO, Non-Profit & Development Location: Kenya Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-07-21 Expires: 2026-09-04 ## Job Description Project Management Jobs, Instiglio Jobs. Looking for a project management in Kenya? Instiglio is hiring a Manager & Senior Associate (Projects) skilled in project management, strategy consulting, results-based financing, and stakeholder engagement. Job Summary The Manager and Senior Associate roles offer the opportunity to work at the intersection of public policy, institutional reform, and Results-Based Financing (RBF), partnering with governments, development partners, and philanthropies to improve the effectiveness and impact of public service delivery. ### 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), 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. Qualifications - 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. ### Language skills - Exceptional written and oral communication skills in English. Professional working proficiency in French is an added advantage. ### Skills - Proven track record in managing complex client projects and interacting with diverse stakeholders. - 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 Click here to apply ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.