We don’t just talk, we do. Lead the change with us.

At the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, we work with political leaders around the world to drive change. We help governments turn bold ideas into reality so they can deliver for their people. We do it by advising on strategy, policy and delivery, unlocking the power of technology across all three. And by sharing what we learn on the ground, so everyone can benefit. We do it to build more open, inclusive and prosperous countries for people everywhere.

We are a global team of nearly 800 changemakers, operating in more than 30 countries, across five continents. We are political strategists, policy experts, delivery practitioners, technology specialists and more. We speak more than 45 languages. We are working on over 100 projects, tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges. We’re all here at TBI to make a difference.

In a world of ever more complex challenges, we believe diversity of background and perspective is a strength. We pride ourselves on a culture that values and nurtures difference. We are dedicated to unlocking potential, not only for the countries we work in but also for each of our team members. No matter where you’re from or who you are, if you’re passionate about the transformative power of progressive politics, we invite you to build a better future with us.

Role Summary

We are looking for an Associate to integrate our core team of government advisors based out of Athens, Greece. The successful candidate will play an instrumental role in supporting TBI’s engagements in the South & Eastern Europe region, across strategy, policy and delivery topics for governments. This is an exciting opportunity requiring exceptional candidates who have some experience in public policy or advisory work for government, a can-do attitude, appetite to make an impact, versatility, and comfort operating in politically complex environments.

Successful candidates will support TBI’s role in delivering strategic direction, policy advice and delivery of projects to our government counterparts, spanning a broad range of topics and fluctuating over time, such as economic development, security, healthcare, governance, or foreign policy.

With the help of other consultants and under senior leadership, the associate may be called to kick-off and initiate new projects in existing or new countries, until permanent staffing has been identified and onboarded. This would assume a presence of up to 50% in-county, for a period of maximum 3 months. The associate may also be called to support existing engagements, either remote or with some travel in-country. When not deployed, the associate will work in a team with other consultants and subject matter experts in the Athens Hub to conduct research and analysis on a variety of topics.

The Associate will report to a Manager or Country Director.

The Associate will need to meet the following requirements:

Academics and experience

• A graduate degree in public policy, economics, international relations or political sciences; or an under-graduate degree and additional relevant experience
• 1 to 3 years' professional experience in government, international organization or a consulting firm
• Candidates with public sector consulting experience in Tier 1 consulting organizations will be given additional consideration when shortlisting suitable applicants.

Work ethics and skills

• A proactive, self-motivated individual with a passion for achieving impact
• Commitment to delivering high quality work, and ready to put in the necessary effort to achieve this within imparted deadlines
• Ability to work independently, think strategically and produce deliverables, with attention to detail
• Good written communication and executive reporting skills including concise written PPT decks and reports are an advantage
• A proven ability to collaborate with others, including people from different backgrounds and cultures
• Fluency in English is required, with fluency in an Eastern European language preferred

Client and environmental awareness

• Excellent interpersonal and presentational skills; able to quickly establish TBI’s credibility with the client
• Ability to operate within sometimes sensitive political contexts and be attuned to potential areas of conflict or tension. Apply sound judgement in all external engagements on behalf of TBI
• An awareness of international relations trends, particularly in Eastern Europe

Closing Date:

2024-06-13