Tony Blair Institute for Global Change Hiring for Policy Advisor – Geopolitics at Washington, United States Full Time

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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 nearly 800 changemakers, operating in more than 30 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 Senior Policy Advisor for Latin America is a new role in the Geopolitics team within the Policy and Politics division. We generate analysis that shapes public debate, enhances the work of client governments, and supports partnerships which improve people’s lives.

This role will contribute to the Institute’s policy on a wide range of geopolitical issues related to domestic politics, foreign policy, trade, security, climate and technology developments in Latin America (including Mexico), and what they mean for regional and global trends.

You will be expected to work closely with colleagues in the Geopolitics team and other practice areas across TBI to ensure the overall policy package we develop globally is coherent, innovative and implementable. In doing so, you will help ensure TBI is seen as a trusted provider of politically relevant thought leadership by Heads of Government, Opposition Leaders and their teams.

This role is based in the United States and reports to the Director of Geopolitics in London.

Applicants must have an existing right to work in the United States.

Key Responsibilities

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­The holder of this position will:

• Deploy a range of research methodologies to produce original, forward-looking analysis for TBI’s senior leaders and clients on global, regional and country-specific issues (with a focus on the key economies of Latin America, including Mexico)
• Deliver a combination of published analysis, impact assessments, private briefing papers for client governments and bespoke consultancy projects for individual leaders and governments to help assess the impact of emerging trends
• Use data and expert insight to develop innovative but practical policy recommendations for governments and policymakers on how best to assess and respond to geopolitical developments and technological change
• Supporting TBI’s global advisory efforts to strengthen our proposition to political leaders in the Americas and internationally
• Present the Institute’s point of view in external meetings and conferences
• Support senior leaders in the Institute in their external engagements
• Ensure the growth and development of a high-performing culture and provide a continued focus on learning and development
• Build strong, collaborative relationships across TBI and actively champion TBI’s progressive values.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, who is eager to combine their international affairs expertise with analytical judgement to generate well-evidenced, original and yet practical policy solutions. This will require generating analytical content and policyrecommendations. Given the wide remit of the role, you will be adept at getting up to speed quickly on new issues and be keen to explore new policy areas.

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong academic background and graduate level qualifications in international relations, politics, area studies, political economy or equivalent
• Strong analytical capabilities and track record of producing high-quality, insightful analysis on the key economies of Latin America
• Experience working in a think tank, consultancy or academia on global and regional trends and how they relate to and affect domestic and international politics, security, trade and economic shifts, climate and technological developments
• A network of global contacts through industry, academia and policymaking
• Experience of working with and advising political leaders and senior decision makers
• An outstanding ability to communicate complex issues to a range of audiences
• A track record of leading high-performing teams and an ability to build, inspire and retain teams to achieve exceptional objectives
• Excellent teamwork skills to work successfully within a complex and diverse organisation
• Strategic, entrepreneurial, and able to drive forward with minimal oversight.

Experience of working in more than one national setting, local languages and a track record of public speaking are desirable.

We encourage early applications as we reserve the right, if required, to close this role earlier.

Closing Date:

2024-01-04