B.Pharm
PharmD
MBA
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 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. The Associates will support our growing project portfolio (both in-country or supporting from our UAE hub)
business development activities and horizontal offerings of expertise to our clients. These are exciting roles requiring exceptional candidates with relevant experiences and competencies. We would consider supporting applicants not currently based in or with a right to work in the UAE to relocate for this role Key Responsibilities Support projects in-country and/or regional client or development opportunities as TBI advises political leaders on strategy
policy and delivery with technology as the enabler across all three dimensions Develop research
analysis
written insights and other deliverables for clients and senior leadership within TBI Engage with client counterparts to understand client requirements
articulate ideas and participate in presentations of deliverables Innovate and develop tools that enable efficient management and delivery of programmes (including project dashboards
frameworks and trackers) Support delivery of high levels of project impact
facilitating nimble performance tracking and coordination where required Play a hands-on role in opportunity scoping and relationship building to enable the expansion of TBI to new geographies
including developing presentations for new country clients and senior government officials Support new projects in their inception phase and support implementation as in-country teams are put in place Apply and learn from new and innovative approaches to supporting change and deliver impact Person Specification We are looking for experienced policy
strategy
and delivery consultants and/or experienced professionals with relevant backgrounds: Between 3-5 years’ experience as a political staffer
public servant
or in 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. Previous experience in strategy consulting and/or management consulting is advantageous 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 Insatiable curiosity for data
with a proven ability to process it with attention to detail 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