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

About Partnerships and Initiatives Team (PI)

This position sits within the Partnerships & Innovation (PI) Team, which leads TBI’s global technology partnerships. The PI Team is made up of two closely integrated units: the Global Tech Partnerships team and the Partnership Hub—the latter acting as the strategic coordination centre for partnerships across the Institute. The team brings together subject-matter experts across both technology and business, with deep expertise in sectors such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Connectivity, Education & Digital Skills, Climate, Agriculture, and more.

We identify and engage companies offering best-in-class technologies and services that align with the evolving needs of our client governments. Together with our partners, we co-create and pilot innovative tech solutions tailored to public sector challenges. Through TBI’s partnership platform, we help technology companies scale impactful solutions, ensuring they meet the ambitions and priorities of the governments we serve. We also accelerate the adoption of these technologies through programmes that convene donors, development actors, and private sector partners, creating an ecosystem for sustainable innovation and growth.

Role Summary

We are looking for an individual who will help manage and further professionalise a key TBI partnership relationship with a global tech company as an Associate for Global Tech Partnerships. Within this partnership, we work across several clients in several tech verticals.

Key Responsibilities across five key areas:

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Global Tech Partnerships:

• Collation, analysis and presentation of our partnership movements, insights and updates across our portfolio.
• Design, implementation and maintenance of internal tools to track changes and updates in the portfolio for effective reporting and escalation.
• Working together with product managers and tech experts in country teams to materialise active opportunities in areas like cloud infrastructure and digital government applications adoption.
• Develop standardised collateral, templates, and engagement material for use across the institute to build understanding of partnerships with our tech partner.
• Coordinate the joint participation of TBI and our partner in global events together with regional Heads of Partnerships and Country teams

Person Specification

This role requires a structured problem solver and clear communicator, who is energised by working across projects on a team central to TBI’s mission of advising senior political leaders and aligning efforts across the Institute in service of this goal.  The ideal candidate is organised, proactive, independent, curious, and a keen communicator.

Experience and background

• Experience from a global tech company or management consulting is required for this opportunity.
• Comfortable and experienced in navigating fast-paced environments and managing multiple stakeholders across different levels.
• Project management experience.
• Analytical and visual presentation skills in Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of digital infrastructure for governments and adoptions of digital government applications in different regions preferred.
• Degree and equivalent work experience.

We would like someone who

• Is curious and eager to learn with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Is a team player with high EQ and ability to navigate ambiguous situations and manage upwards.
• Has strong stakeholder engagement and influence skills, able to align multiple stakeholders on new processes and develop buy-in.
• Has high levels of attention to detail and accuracy, and strong prioritisation skills.
• Is results and outcomes focused.
• Has creative problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and ability and proactivity to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Is a strong communicator with ability to adapt style to diverse audiences.
• Is flexible to travel (up to 20%) and keen to learn from colleagues across our global team.

UK visa sponsorship can be considered for the right candidate.

We encourage early application as we reserve the right, if required, to close this role ahead of the date advertised.

Closing Date: