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

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 so doing 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 talented Associates to join the Global Advisory Flex-Pool. The Global Advisory Flex-Pool provides dedicated in-country support to new country projects as they ramp up operations and launch Advisory workstreams with senior government clients.

Associates represent the majority of our teams around the world. They are generalist problem-solvers able to support political leaders across all the dimensions at which we offer advice.

Working at TBI gives Associates the unique ability to have a huge global impact.

This role is ideal for candidates who are passionate about politics and have the demonstrated ability to create change by working in and with governments. Candidates must have the ability to operate directly with clients which include Senior Ministers, Presidents, Prime Ministers, and Heads of State. Candidates must also be able to work across TBI with professionalism, confidentiality, integrity and diplomacy. Candidates must be willing to travel, as in-country deployments can last up to three months in duration. Candidates are expected to do at most two in-country deployments a year. Candidates should be excited by the opportunity to routinely travel to and learn about new countries and their governments.

This is not an entry level role. Candidates should have two or more years of full-time experience, 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 Spanish at a working level strong enough to engage with senior politicians. Preference will also be given to candidates who speak English and Portuguese at an advanced working level. The Associates will be based in London, United Kingdom or Washington D.C., USA. Candidates must have the right to work in the location that they are applying to – visas will not be sponsored for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support scoping teams as they assess potential opportunities for TBI global expansion.
• Support the launch of new country operations through in-country deployment. Working closely with the relevant 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, 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 presentations of deliverables.
• Routinely engage with teams across TBI to ensure the best-of-TBI is brought forward to country programmes and clients.
• Innovate and develop tools that enable efficient management and delivery of programmes (including project dashboards, frameworks and trackers).
• Support New Operations Performance leadership and teams on internal strategic initiatives.

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.
• 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 demonstratable 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.
• Candidates proficient in English and Spanish will be prioritized, but candidates only proficient in English will also be considered.

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.

Closing Date:

2024-06-06