Intern - Advisory

Support the Americas team in delivering advisory work across Latin America and the Caribbean.

Tony Blair Institute for Global Change

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Overview

Support the Americas team in delivering advisory work across Latin America and the Caribbean.

You have:

  • Currently enrolled in a Master's degree programme (or equivalent graduate-level studies).
  • Based in the Washington, DC area.
  • Existing authorization to work in the United States.

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 over 800 changemakers, operating in more than 40 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 Associate Intern will support the Americas team in delivering high-quality advisory work across Latin America and the Caribbean. The role provides exposure to policy research, government advisory, project management, and business development activities, including supporting country teams, conducting analysis, preparing written materials, and contributing to regional growth efforts. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with governments and senior leaders while developing professional skills in a fast-paced, international environment.

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Conduct high-quality research and analysis to support advisory work with governments across the Americas.
  • Supporting scoping teams as they assess potential opportunities for TBI to engage with new governments and senior leaders in the region and produce research and analysis to inform regional strategy, growth, and expansion efforts.

  • Develop written outputs, including briefing notes, memos, presentations, and background research for internal and external use.

  • Support project teams with planning, coordination, and tracking activities and deliverables, developing tools and systems to support effective program management and delivery (e.g. dashboards, trackers, frameworks).

  • Contribute to policy research across priority thematic areas relevant to the Americas region.

  • Engage with colleagues across TBI’s global network, collaborating across teams and disciplines.
  • Support meetings, workshops, events, and roundtables with government counterparts and partners. Other duties as assigned.

  • To be considered for this internship, applicants must be currently enrolled in a Master's degree programme (or equivalent graduate-level studies) and be based in the Washington, DC area. Candidates must have existing authorization to work in the United States, as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or work permit support for this role.

Closing Date:

2026-07-17

Potential interview questions

Describe a situation where you conducted thorough research to support a project. What was your approach? To assess your research skills and process for gathering and analyzing information. Highlight a specific example, your methodology, and the impact of your research.
How do you prioritize tasks when working on multiple projects? To understand your project management and organizational skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
Give an example of how you collaborated with a team to achieve a common goal. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Have you ever faced a challenge while working on a project? How did you handle it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What methods do you use to ensure effective communication with colleagues and stakeholders? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Explain how you would approach developing a written briefing note for a senior leader. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What interests you about working in public policy and government advisory roles? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you approach analyzing potential opportunities for government engagement in a new region? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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