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Instiglio

Director

LocationNairobi, Kenya
SetupHybrid
LevelSenior
Posted1d ago
Leadership & Executive

Quick answer

Instiglio is hiring a senior Director to lead the growth of its impact across Africa, focusing on the Anglophone sub-region, with a full-time position based in Nairobi, Kenya, offering hybrid work and generous benefits.

Role
Director
Organization
Instiglio
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Work setup
Hybrid
Level
Senior
Category
Leadership & Executive

The role

Instiglio is seeking a Director to lead the growth of its impact across Africa, focusing on the Anglophone sub-region, and integrating AI into government delivery. The role involves developing regional strategy, driving public-sector reform, building partnerships, and providing strategic leadership.

What you'll do

  • Develop regional strategy with a focus on the Anglophone sub-region
  • Empower senior officials through complex reform processes
  • Drive partnership development across Anglophone Africa
  • Provide strategic, technical, and team leadership across projects
  • Advance thought leadership and positioning
  • Oversee the performance, growth, and health of teams

What it takes

  • At least 12 years' experience in social impact or government advisory, international development, the public sector, management consulting, and/or development policy and innovation
  • Demonstrated experience in government institutional reforms and advising or operating in senior government official roles on public-sector reforms in Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Demonstrated experience in evidence-based policy design, results-based financing, theories of change, delivery management, and/or performance management
  • Successful track record in sourcing and managing partnerships
  • Extensive experience growing and managing multicultural teams
  • Postgraduate degree focused on international development (public administration, public policy, development economics, governance and institutions)

What you'll bring

Strategicinnovativeand structured thinkingStrong problem-solving skillsOrganisational oversightManaging relationships with public-sector leaders and international funding agencies

How we treat you

Personal days, remote workdays, travel and health insurance, pension, end-of-year company holiday, parental leave

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is based in Nairobi, Kenya, with frequent travel across the continent.

What is the compensation?

The compensation is not specified in the job posting.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include at least 12 years of relevant experience, a postgraduate degree, and demonstrated experience in government institutional reforms and public-sector reforms.

How do I apply?

To apply, submit your CV in English and answer the application questions listed. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

How to apply

Apply directly on Instiglio's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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