Associate

Job description

We drive real change at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, working with political leaders worldwide to turn bold ideas into reality through strategy, policy and delivery enabled by technology. We share on‑the‑ground learnings to build more open, inclusive and prosperous societies. Our global team of over 800 change‑makers operates in 40+ countries. The role supports our growing project portfolio from hubs in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, with regional mobility as needed. Key responsibilities include supporting projects, producing research and analysis, engaging with client counterparts, innovating management tools, tracking impact, expanding the Institute into new geographies, and assisting project implementation.

Requirements

• 3-5 years relevant professional experience, ideally in a leading strategy consulting firm or advisory organization
• strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• ability to structure complex questions and work with quantitative and qualitative evidence
• skill in translating analysis into clear, practical recommendations
• strong client and stakeholder management with trusted relationship building
• excellent written and verbal communication, capable of synthesizing complexity and creating compelling narratives
• proactive, hands‑on approach handling ambiguity and moving between strategic thinking and practical detail
• experience leading and developing others in a collaborative, low‑ego environment
• deep expertise or distinctive knowledge in areas such as geopolitics, economics, AI and technology, defence and security, or government transformation and public sector reform

Skills