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AFRICA REGIONAL MANAGER FOCUS: Lead and execute business development and stakeholder engagement strategy for Instiglio in Africa TERM: 2 years full-time including 2-month trial LOCATION: Bogota, Colombia, with eventual relocation to Africa INSTIGLIO OVERVIEW Instiglio envisions a world where every cent spent to eradicate poverty has the greatest possible impact on the lives of the 2.4 billion men, women, and children afflicted by it. Through results-based financing instruments such as social impact bonds (SIBs), development impact bonds (DIBs), and performance-based contracts, Instiglio empowers funders of social services to pay for programs only if and when they prove their impact. By tying funding to impact, Instiglio improves accountability of spending and incentivizes highquality social services for those who need them most. OUR CULTURE Instiglio’s team is passionate in our commitment to strengthen accountability of social services in developing countries. We don’t shy away from asking the hard questions that have yet to be answered, and we look for that same audacity, curiosity, and drive in our new team members. We offer a collaborative environment, which means you should be as comfortable leading the way as you are lending a hand. You must be a “doer” with good judgment, ready to hit the ground running from the get-go and using your skills to decide the best way to move forward. Our fast-paced, dynamic nature requires you to be adaptable, willing to voice and defend ideas in healthy debates, and up for the excitement of working with uncertainty. YOUR MISSION Instiglio offers a unique experience working at the intersection of the private, public, and social sectors. We provide employees the opportunity to engage with a fastpaced, results-oriented environment, understand the fundamentals of running a business, and contribute to the growing momentum of the results movement in international development. As the Regional Manager, you will lead the Africa team to bring problem-solving skills, execution power, and empathy in our business development and client engagement. Leading our diverse team to scale to a new location, you will be challenged to balance creative and strategic thinking while implementing innovative financial mechanisms. This position will prepare you to be an entrepreneurial leader as you craft Instiglio’s role in a new market.
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COMPENSATION: Competitive within industry standards for non-profits in Bogota DATE OF PUBLICATION: April 2, 2015 DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: May 1, 2015 TASKS MAY INCLUDE Lead the development and execution of Instiglio’s strategy in Africa Coordinate the Africa team in project development and acquisition, balancing both high-level thinking and on-theground support in key initiatives Build and maintain strategic partnerships in the region, especially with potential donors Successfully engage senior level leaders in the public sector, civil society, donor and investment community to build strong multistakeholder partnerships in focus countries around SIBs/RBF Translate technical terms of SIB/RBF in an eloquent and approachable manner to diverse stakeholders ARE YOU READY FOR THE CHALLENGE? Here is what we think it takes to succeed in this role: A passion for international development work with a drive to bring accountability and performance to it 5+ years of experience in international development Creative and strategic management experience in projects and organizations Business development experience, especially multistakeholder engagement and public-private partnerships Strong people skills – can relate well with individuals from different backgrounds, build trust and solve problems in a genuine and human way Ability to manage growth with limited resources, attracting resources to initiatives through relationship building and fundraising Strong written and oral communication skills - can explain technical concepts fluidly and persuasively in approachable language Experience living and working in different cultures, preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa Fluency in English Preferred: Experience in the design of results-based financing instruments, including project scoping and budgeting, metric design, and evaluation design HOW TO APPLY If you are interested in applying to this position, complete and submit the following http://bit.ly/InterestedInInstiglio. Upon submission, email a cover letter and resume in English to Gungadurdoss at
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHERE IS THE POSITION BASED? You will be based out of Bogota, Colombia for the first four to six months for training and connecting with the rest of the team. Ultimately (expected in late-2015), you would be working on projects in Sub-Saharan Africa and spending a substantial portion of your time there, eventually moving there permanently to help pioneer Instiglio’s office in the region. WHY IS A BOGOTA-BASED ORGANIZATION FOCUSING ON AFRICA? We operate as a global entity with offices and staff in Bogota, Colombia; Santiago, Chile; and, soon, Sub-Saharan Africa. As the results movement in development gains more traction, there are an increasing amount of funders and service providers located in sub-Saharan Africa that are looking to tie funding to results. Given our experience structuring these types of engagements in developing countries, we are uniquely qualified to help stimulate and build this market. WHAT IS THE COMPENSATION? The gross salary range for the Africa Regional Manager position is COP 108,097,500 – 123,540,000 (USD 42,000 – 48,000). This salary allows for a comfortable standard of living in Bogota. To give you a better idea of costs in Bogota, we’ve provided an index list below that compares prices in Bogota with New York City prices. The table is read as the following: if the rent index is 120, it means that rent is 20% more costly on average than in New York City. If the rent index is 60, it means that average city rent costs 40% less than in New York City. Index for Bogota comparing average prices to NYC Consumer Price Index (Excl.Rent): Rent Index:
40.30
Groceries Index:
35.67
Restaurants Index:
31.27
Consumer Price Plus Rent Index: Local Purchasing Power:
28.48
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WHAT IS A TYPICAL DAY AT INSTIGLIO? We’re a fast-paced, global startup where no two days are alike and people have substantial agency over their work. You will work with the rest of the business development and projects team to refine and execute on Instiglio’s strategy for SubSaharan Africa. The work is highly collaborative and the team structure allows everyone in the organization to have a voice in decision-making. WHAT IS IT LIKE WORKING IN A START-UP? The key to working at a startup like Instiglio is to be adaptable. You will often have to start processes from scratch and be comfortable with making mistakes. You will quickly realize that there is never one right answer, but there are many wrong answers, and getting comfortable with trial and error is key to making an impact. Above all, you work in a team of passionate individuals who speak their minds and aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty. HOW WILL I GROW PROFESSIONALLY IN THIS POSITION? The Regional Manager position offers an exciting opportunity for the candidate to grow as a leader, a relationship builder, and an entrepreneur. You will make strategic decisions as you lay the foundation for Instiglio’s work in a new location, managing our diverse team and work stream through the transition. In addition to coordinating Instiglio’s internal team, you will be challenged to build business relationships and partnerships with stakeholders in civil society, the investment community and the public sector. By launching these new initiatives, you will learn about and implement innovative financing mechanisms, increasing the bank for the buck of development assistance. DO I NEED TO KNOW SPANISH IN LIVE IN BOGOTA? Spanish skills are not a requirement for this position. Bogota is a large, metropolitan city with residents from around the world. However, many Instiglians have opted to take Spanish classes outside of work to take full advantage of the local culture and sights.
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