We are a group of passionate individuals working together under one shared goal: to ensure that every cent spent to alleviate poverty has the greatest possible impact on the lives of the 2.4 billion men, women, and children afflicted by it. Our mission is to empower leaders in the social, public, and private sectors to improve the impact of social programs in developing countries by tying funding to results. You can read more about what each of us contributes to our mission here.

Responsibilities or duties

Some of your tasks will include:

• 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 or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Who you are

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 needed

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.

• Act as project managers of 1-3 project workstreams (reporting to a Manager) or stand-alone projects (reporting to a Lead).
• Oversee 3+ stand-alone projects at any given time (for Managers).
• Lead and oversee the development of technical components of RBF instruments and data-driven performance management systems.
• Lead the creation of proposals and client deliverables, articulating technical concepts in an eloquent and accessible manner.
• Manage project budgets and contracts with clients and subcontractors, anticipating issues, and proactively addressing them.
• Plan, delegate and oversee tasks to effectively and efficiently achieve the best results within the team.
• Propose, structure, and oversee data analyses to draw actionable insights/hypotheses.
• Prepare and deliver clear and effective presentations to stakeholders in the public and private sectors.
• Coordinate and motivate project teams and support team growth through coaching and mentorship within and outside of projects.
• Actively improve RBF and Performance Management services and delivery approaches.

• 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.
• 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.

• Master's degree or equivalent in Economics, Development Studies, Public Policy, Public Administration, Business, or related fields.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills in English.
• Professional working proficiency in French is an added advantage.