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Job Title:   Analyst

Organisation: Instiglio

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About the Company:

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.

Job Summary:   At Instiglio, you’ll gain unique experience working at the intersection of the private, public, and social sectors to improve the effectiveness of development spending. As an Analyst at Instiglio, you will gain expertise in a range of innovative approaches that support public institutions, funders and other development partners to improve their social and environmental impact across a range of sectors. In terms of sector expertise, Analysts are generalist positions that provide an opportunity to work across sectors, exploring different topics including but not limited to education, health, climate, migration, workforce development, livelihoods, and water and sanitation.

Analysts at Instiglio support project teams in guiding internal and external stakeholders through difficult, yet important, changes to their operations by translating complex concepts into understandable insights. You will play a crucial role in the execution of projects working in teams composed of a Project Lead, Project Manager(s), Senior Associates, and fellow Associates and Analysts. You will also get to develop and hone your people management skills by guiding Analysts and Interns working under you to deliver high-quality services.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contributing to the execution of change management plans for clients and stakeholders across sectors, and in the creation of proposals for clients, using clear communication.
• Conducting literature reviews and synthesis of the findings.
• Executing qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
• Describing and interpreting graphs, analyzing data and applying statistical concepts (e.g. mean, SD, regressions) to draw actionable insights/hypotheses.
• Supporting the team in preparing deliverables and high-quality presentations for clients.
• Analyzing and understanding all the dimensions of RBF including economic and complex technical concepts.
• Contributing to the development and improvement of our RBF and Performance Management services.
• Engaging with stakeholders and counterparts in Uganda as representatives of Instiglio.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  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. Our Analysts support our strategy and growth globally. This role will have a focus on Uganda.

• Our ideal candidate will need to meet the following requirements:

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in performance management and results-based financing (RBF) are an added advantage but not a mandatory requirement.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree holder in Social Sciences, Economics, Statistics, Development Studies, Public Policy, Political Science, Business, Engineering or related fields. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Language skills
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills in English.

Skills

• Highly analytical with excellent numerical accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) or Google Workspace (Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms, etc.).
• Ability to synthesize technical information into simple concepts and analyze information critically.
• Ability to work independently.
• High organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A team player attitude and enthusiasm for relational work with clients.
• Passion for international development.

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.

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