The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) advises reforming political leaders and governments on strategy, policy, and delivery, with technology as an enabler across all three functions. In doing so, we make a significant and positive impact for citizens around the world. In recognition of TBI Advisory’s growing impact and size, we are seeking a talented Associate to join TBI Advisory Team. Associates on the team provide dedicated in-country support on TBI’s programme of work with our client governments.
Associates represent the bulk of TBI’s teams around the world. They are generalist problem-solvers able to support political leaders across all the dimensions at which we offer advice. Successful applicants will have an amazing career ahead of them. Whether they are at TBI for a few years, or a large share of their career as they grow and progress within the Institute – their experience as a TBI Associate will position them to have a huge global impact.
This role is ideal for candidates who are passionate about politics and the ability to create change by working in and with governments. Candidates must have the ability to operate directly with clients, which include Ministers, Presidents, Prime Ministers, and Heads of State. Candidates must also be able to work across TBI with professionalism, confidentiality, integrity, collaboration, and diplomacy.
This is not an entry level role. Candidates with over three (3) years of full-time. Experience will be considered, ideally in management consulting, government advisory, public sector, or policy. The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree, though it is possible that successful applicants will still be early in their career with a high degree of learning and development potential.
Preference will be given to candidates who are proficient in English and at least one other language at a level strong enough to engage with senior politicians in the region.
Key Responsibilities
- Support scoping teams as they assess potential opportunities for TBI to work with new governments and senior leaders
- Support the launch of new country operations through deployment to the country and working closely with the Country Director in building trust with government counterparts, driving workstream analyses and output, developing and outlining the internal strategy for country operations, and supporting on permanent country team recruiting.
- Develop research, in-depth analysis, written insights, decks and other deliverables for clients and senior leadership within TBI
- Engage with senior client counterparts to understand client requirements, articulate ideas, and participate in presentation of deliverables
- Routinely engage with teams across TBI to ensure the best-of-TBI is brought forward to country programmes and clients
- Play a strong role in project delivery through support in robust project planning, managing timelines, and accomplishment of deliverables
- Innovate and develop tools that enable efficient management and delivery of programmes (e.g. project dashboards, frameworks, and trackers)
- Undertake complex political analyses to understand key actors, their drivers, and how TBI can approach complex political landscapes
Person Specification:
- Experience as a political staffer, public servant, or in management consulting, economics, finance, multilateral institutions, high impact civil society organisations, and many other previous roles are all considered relevant at TBI. Technology experience is not required but is an asset. What is required is a personal passion for politics, strong political acumen, and a willingness to learn and adapt.
- A work ethos focused on team success with genuine motivation for colleagues’ performance, growth, and well-being –Advisory team is a tight-knit unit who work closely together, so we are looking for candidates who will contribute to the positive and encouraging team atmosphere.
- Ability to perform in-depth analysis across various topics, generate original insights and produce high-quality deliverables, which are fit for delivery to senior government clients, perform challenging analysis, and structured problem solving.
- Strong time management skills and a demonstrable strength in project management
- Demonstrable experience of being an entrepreneurial self-starter
- Skilled at communicating, from executive office level through to technical level, adept at speaking to senior leadership, knowing how to navigate ambiguous environments and comfortable at managing up and beyond hierarchy.
- Demonstrating a proactive and hands-on attitude, not afraid to roll-up their sleeves to get the job done and take ownership of their workstream.
- Passion for tech and an interest in using new software beyond the traditional MS Office Suite
About the Institute:
The Tony Blair Institute (TBI) is a mission-driven not-for-profit organisation. We exist to equip political leaders and governments to build open, inclusive, and prosperous societies. We work hard, every day, to make a difference. When governments work well they are able to create economic and social change in a way that promotes fairness, social justice and opportunity. We work relentlessly to support leaders and governments with the challenges they face, giving them practical solutions and actionable insights that, once implemented, can be transformative for their people. As an organisation, the core beliefs we all embrace are: Open and Progressive, Bold and Pragmatic, and Optimistic Changemaking. TBI believes embracing diversity and inclusion make us a better place to work. It’s our goal to reflect everyone in society and we actively welcome applications from individuals and groups who are under-represented in the workplace. We celebrate difference be it ethnicity, religion, age, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability. We will only ever assess you on your abilities and fit for a role. We’re happy to discuss any adjustments you need to ensure a level playing field during recruitment and, if you're successful, discuss any adjustments you might need to thrive in your role.
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