Tony Blair Institute for Global Change is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Office Manager - Advisory
2.) Manager - Technology and Innovation

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Office Manager - Advisory

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

• Organising and overseeing the day-to-day operations within the SL office to ensure processes and policies are followed
• Ensure that all suppliers undergo due diligence checks, via the legal and Compliance team.
• Management of supplier contracts for fleet management services, utilities, accommodation etc
• Ensuring team members in-country have the appropriate and in-date visa/work permits.
• Ensure adherence to institute’s financial management process and policies
• Maintaining the project finance and petty cash tracker and submit timely reports to the Regional Office.
• Maintaining and continuously improving administrative systems, mailing lists and databases  with staff contact details, emergency contact information  etc
• Provide support for TBI staff visiting the country by providing pre-arrival security, logistics, visa and other relevant information.
•  Ensuring payment requests are sent against the designated payment runs
• Ensure replenishment requests for local accounts are made on time
• Intuitively planning and providing administrative support to SL project team
• Actively participating in relevant activities that support the delivery of the teams workstreams
• Supervising drivers and planning in-country trips.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post as assigned by the Country Director

Closing Date:

2025-01-12

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2.) Manager - Technology and Innovation

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

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan for leveraging technology to drive economic growth, improve public service delivery, and promote digital inclusion in Sierra Leone to support the delivery of the President’s Big Five Game Changers.

• Work across relevant sectors in the Tech portfolio including Health-Tech, Ag-Tech, EdTech, Digital ID, and E-Government.

• Design and deliver training programs, workshops, and seminars to enhance the digital skills and knowledge of government officials, entrepreneurs, and civil society organizations, ensuring the effective adoption and utilization of technology.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with government agencies, international organizations, private sector entities, and local communities to foster collaboration and promote knowledge sharing on technology-related initiatives.
• Conduct research, monitor trends, and evaluate emerging technologies to identify opportunities for their application in priority sectors such as healthcare, education, agriculture, and finance, and provide recommendations for their adoption.
• Support the design, implementation, and monitoring of technology-driven projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and desired outcomes.
• Develop and implement robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the impact and effectiveness of technology interventions, identify challenges, and recommend corrective actions.
• Contribute to the generation and dissemination of knowledge products, including reports, case studies, policy briefs, and best practice guidelines, to share insights and promote learning within the Institute and external stakeholders.

• Contribute to TBIs thought leadership in technology and innovations and share lessons learned across the Institute from Sierra Leone context

Support the Country Director and internal coordination

• Provide technical advice to senior Government counterparts as well as TBI leadership. Ideate, troubleshoot to ensure we are bringing the best of TBI to our work;

• Support the Country Director and the team in delivering the broader Sierra Leone country strategy, reporting on progress, and managing key stakeholders;
• Engage with other parts of TBI in the tech space by proactively collaborating with other TBI projects through knowledge sharing and thought leadership.
• Ensure robust project management processes are in place, including reporting and policy documentation and effective implementation of monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) activities, including data collection and analysis.

Closing Date:

2025-01-02

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