**Our team**: A core contributing factor to the influence Instiglio has had thus far includes our collaborative, highly skilled and diverse team. We are a team of 100+ people, representing 15+ nationalities, with offices in Colombia, Kenya, Morocco, Mauritius and the USA. Our team of practitioners has extensive development and government experience, including previous roles in international development banks, management consulting, national governments, multilateral agencies, INGOs and academia. **About the Summer Associate program at Instiglio** - The Summer Associate Program (Summer Internship) differs from _Instiglio's Project Internship Program._ The Project Internship Program - a biannual intership recruitment - runs in January and June every year. Our target is end-of-study students or recent graduates from undergraduate and Master's programs looking to kick-start their careers in international development. They hold no prior working experience, or limited working experience such as other internships, if at all._ **How you will make an impact** You aspire to become a global development leader by transforming the delivery performance of governments to achieve outcomes for the most vulnerable communities where underperformance persists. Instiglio offers a unique work experience at the intersection of the private, public, and social sectors. Tasks may include: - Supporting the development of research, analysis, presentations and client engagements on diverse topics. - Supporting the creation of proposals and client deliverables, articulating technical concepts in an eloquent and accessible manner. - Aiding the design of technical components of RBF instruments, with a command of all dimensions of RBF, including economic concepts. - Managing project budgets and contracts with clients and subcontractors, anticipating issues and proactively addressing them. - Planning, delegating and overseeing tasks to achieve the most effective 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. - Contributing to organisation-wide strategic initiatives. **Who you are** - Education: - Full-time graduate student pursuing a Master's degree in Economics, Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Business, or related fields with an expected graduation date in 2026. - Bachelor's degree in Economics, Statistics, Social Sciences, Business, Engineering, or related areas. - Experience: - At least 3 years' relevant work experience in international development, strategy/management consulting and/or in the public sector. - Experience in data analysis and management. - Experience in quantitative and qualitative research. - Knowledge of Results-Based financing (RBF) mechanism and/ or experience related to the field. - Experience in client management. - Language skills: - Exceptional written and oral communication skills in English is required across all countries. - Working proficiency in French (C1) is a preferred requirement for applicants looking to join our Mauritius office. - Basic to intermediate proficiency in Spanish is a nice-to-have for applicants looking to join our Colombia office. - **Skills** - Ability to synthesize technical information into simple concepts and analyze information critically. - Ability to present information in a structured, insightful manner, both in written and oral. - Exceptional problem-solving and structured thinking skills. - Working proficiency of the most common analytical principals (e.g. MECE) to give structure to the analysis. - High organizational skills and attention to detail. - A team player attitude and enthusiasm for relational work with clients. - Passion for social work and the mission of Instiglio. **How you can grow with us**: Joining Instiglio through our 3-month Summer Associate Program is one of the pathways to full-time employment as an Associate. This will be a great opportunity to better understand what it would be like living the Instiglio mission. Summer Associates may be considered for full-time offers to join Instiglio after graduation. In addition, this opportunity will enable you to accelerate your career in international development, consulting and public service, playing a critical role in shaping and delivering impactful projects with leading development actors. At Instiglio, you will develop a variety of skills and support projects, with the guidance of more experienced senior staff. Instiglio has a strong feedback culture, with all staff receiving formal, structured reviews, in addition to real-time feedback. Additionally, a mentorship system and development plans are in place to ensure that staff receive proper support in their professional development. **How to apply**: **Additional information to applicants**: - Instiglio is an equal opportunity employer. We are