Associate

Tony Blair Institute for Global Change; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change is seeking Associates to support its growing portfolio of projects across the Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE hubs. You will help political leaders with strategy, policy and delivery, leveraging technology to drive impact across multiple geographies.

Excellent problem-solving and client engagement are essential. We welcome candidates with 3-5 years of experience in strategy/conventional consulting or comparable roles and a proactive, hands-on approach to

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ relevant professional experience in strategy consulting, advisory, or equivalent environments.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities; ability to translate analysis into practical recommendations.
• Experience delivering complex projects with multiple workstreams and clear ownership.

Responsibilities

• Support projects in-country or regionally; advise on strategy, policy and delivery with technology as an enabler.
• Develop research, analysis and written insights for clients and senior leadership within TBI.
• Engage with client counterparts to understand requirements and present deliverables.

Skills

Policy consulting

Strategy development

Analytical skills

Client/stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Team leadership

Job description

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

Role Summary

The Associates will support our growing project portfolio Roles are available based in our Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE hubs with regional mobility expectations as projects arise.

We are looking for excellent problem solvers, who can bring together the best of the Institute’s insight and experts to respond to the toughest challenges in strategy, policy and delivery facing political leaders and government decision-makers today.

These are exciting roles requiring exceptional candidates with relevant experiences and competencies.

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:

• 3-5 years’ relevant professional experience, ideally in a leading strategy consulting firm, advisory organisation or comparable environment, with significant exposure to strategy development and implementation.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to structure complex questions, work confidently with quantitative and qualitative evidence, and translate analysis into clear, practical recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex projects, managing multiple workstreams and priorities while maintaining high standards of quality, pace and attention to detail.
• Strong client and stakeholder skills, with the judgement and confidence to build trusted relationships, navigate complex organisations and engage effectively with senior counterparts.
• A proactive, hands-on approach, comfortable taking ownership, working with ambiguity and moving between strategic thinking and the practical detail required to get things done.
• A collegiate, low-ego approach to working with others, valuing different perspectives, challenges constructively, shares credit generously and contributes to a supportive team culture rather than relying on status or personal advocacy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesise complexity, develop compelling narratives and communicate clearly with senior and non-technical audiences.
• Experience leading and developing others, including providing direction, reviewing work, giving constructive feedback and creating an effective and collaborative team environment.
• Deep expertise or a distinctive knowledge spike in one or more priority areas, such as geopolitics, economics, AI and technology, defence and security, or government transformation and public sector reform.

Closing Date: 2026-11-29