Job Vacancies @ Tony Blair Institute for Global Change – 3 Positions

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

This role will lead TBI’s agriculture workstream in Sierra Leone and support the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) to drive the delivery of the President’s flagship Feed Salone programme which will boost agriculture productivity to fuel inclusive economic growth, increase local food production and reduce country’s dependence on food import.

The Manager will be embedded and work closely with the Minister’s team and civil servants, under the supervision of the Minister. The role is focused around supporting the set-up and running of a reliable delivery system of the Feed Salone programme for the Ministry and facilitating improvements in the data collection, management and analysis systems to deliver on Feed Salone strategic priorities.

To be successful, the Manager will need to apply a combination of political savvy, management consulting approaches, strong relationship building, and sectoral expertise. The Advisor will report to the Country Head and will be expected to actively contribute to the Institute’s wider Agriculture work.

Key Responsibilities

The Agriculture Manager will have the following accountabilities:

Client relationship and delivery

• As a technical agriculture expert, support the Ministry to coordinate and deliver on all Feed Salone priorities including import substitution of key staples, boosting export earnings, job creation and income generation.
• Support the establishment of a delivery unit, along with establishing routines and developing tools for measuring and discussing performance.
• Support the delivery unit, the Divisions and staff in the Ministry to implement the Feed Salone Strategy.
• Facilitate joint reviews and problem-solving sessions with relevant stakeholders to identify barriers to delivery, support in resolving and escalating critical issues as appropriate.
• Support the creation of a sustainable system for agricultural data collection, management and analysis that is used for decision making and M&E.
• Supervise the agricultural data systems workstream, providing strategic direction and technical support to the team.
• Work alongside government counterparts and stakeholders to develop value chain analyses, provide implementation support and provide linkages to value chain actors, including value-adding local and international agro-processors.
• Advise and encourage appropriate use of technology and innovation to drive results for Feed Salone.
• Support the development of good delivery practices within the MAFS – through adaptive management processes such as prioritisation, planning and performance management – the development of skills and systems within the Ministry, as well as coordination mechanisms and structures needed with implementing ministries, agencies and partners.

Investment and funding

• Support counterparts in mapping, engaging and managing key stakeholders, including foreign and domestic investors, development partners, and various government institutions.
• Support efforts to attract agribusiness investment in Sierra Leone.
• Maintain good relations with the donors and be the technical lead on all related donor reporting.

Support the Country Head and internal coordination

• Provide technical advice to TBI leadership. Ideate, troubleshoot to ensure we are bringing the best of TBI to our work.
• Support the Country Head 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 agriculture 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 legal/policy documentation and effective implementation of monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) activities, including data collection and analysis.

Person Specification

We are looking for an outstanding individual:

• An MA in Agriculture, International Economics, Public Administration, Business, Finance, Public Policy or related fields.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience working on the delivery of innovative programming and policies, ideally in the agricultural sector, and leading a team to deliver results.
• Experience in institutional capacity development, agriculture production and productivity, value chain analysis, delivery, management consultancy, agribusiness, data systems, investment promotion.
• Experience working or engaging with private sector players and development partners.
• An ability to work independently, think strategically and translate strategies into delivery plans on the ground, with emphasis on attention to details; with excellent analytical, organizational, communication and management skills.
• An understanding of the needs of senior officials; be able to work and interact at the highest level of public life.
• Ability to liaise with partner governments, external bodies, organizations and key stakeholders to deliver the requirements of the office, and TBI in particular.
• Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to work in a team with colleagues; strong leadership skills.
• Experience of identifying and resolving project implementation bottlenecks.
• Strong sense of ethics, discretion and perseverance required.
• Willingness and ability to mentor, coach and build capacity of national counterparts.
• Ability to deliver results in complex and challenging environments.
• Experience of living and working in developing countries is desirable.
• Willingness to travel, sometimes at short notice.

Closing Date: 2025-02-28

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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

We are hiring for the Technology Associate position at TBI Sierra Leone.

Are you excited by the prospect of being involved in initiatives that leverage the application of technology and innovation for sustainable development? Do you have experience in consulting, or have you worked in the digital economy as part of a team driving systemic and transformative change? Do you thrive on driving the end-to-end delivery of transformative projects by the public sector? If yes, we want to hear from you!

This role requires an ambitious candidate, with strong consulting capabilities and a drive for results. You must be a curious problem-solver, open to working and growing in complex environments. The successful candidate will be based in Freetown, Sierra Leone, and will report to the Country Director.

• Support country team in the design and implementation of tech and digital transformation initiatives, including in improving project sequencing, delivering in political and bureaucratic environments, and developing agile workplans as needed
• Provide Input to regular reports and ad hoc requests to share advances made in our tech work
• Contribute to capturing/sharing/incorporating lessons learned across countries in the regional and global Tech portfolio to improve the quality of our work, and support the evolution of tools, templates, and guides
• Support tech projects in-country and/or development opportunities
• Develop research, analysis, written insights and other deliverables for client 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 the delivery of high levels of project impact, facilitating nimble performance tracking and coordination where required
• Apply and learn from new and innovative approaches to supporting change.

Person specification

• Bachelor’s and/or postgraduate degree (preferred areas of study: Data or Computer Science, ICT, Mathematics, informatics, Information Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Systems
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in a professional advisory environment, ideally with exposure to digital and technology transformation in public or private sector and international environments
• Experience of comprehensive engagement with public and private sector stakeholders to support programme design and delivery including development partners
• Experience in managing and executing across multiple workstreams simultaneously, and responding to competing demands/priorities
• Insatiable curiosity for data, with a proven ability to process it with attention to detail
• Ability to perform in-depth analysis across various topics, generate original insights and produce high-quality deliverables which are fit for delivery to senior government clients, perform challenging analysis and structured problem solving
• Skilled at communicating, from executive office level through to technical level, adept at speaking to senior leadership, knowing how to navigate ambiguous environments and comfortable at managing up and beyond hierarchy
• Flexible and adaptable, open to changing approaches in response to changing situations on the ground
• Passion for tech and an interest in using new software beyond the traditional MS Office Suite
• Keenly interested in the work of TBI and sharing our mission and values
• Fluency in English

Closing Date: 2025-02-28

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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

The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, Sierra Leone project is seeking to hire an Analyst, who will be responsible for conducting research on selected topics as required by TBI’s Country Director, Advisors and Senior Government counterparts, undertaking projects/studies and supporting TBI’s internal efforts in boosting the delivery of the President’s Big Five Game Changers. The candidate must be a curious problem-solver, open to working and growing in complex environments.

The ideal candidate is a driven, hands-on individual, passionate about politics and the ability to create change with the Government of Sierra Leone. The Analyst will be based in Freetown, Sierra Leone, and will report to the Country Director.

• Assist in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data relevant to the projects and initiatives.
• Prepare data visualizations, charts, and reports to support decision-making processes.
• Help identify trends and patterns in data to inform policy recommendations.
• Conduct research on specific topics or issues as assigned by Advisors or Associates and compile research findings into reports, summaries, and presentations.
• Stay up-to-date with relevant literature and policy developments in relevant fields and contribute to policy analysis by reviewing documents, regulations, and legislation.
• Provide administrative support, including scheduling meetings, maintaining files, and managing correspondence.
• Assist in evaluating the impact of policies and recommending improvements.
• Participate in training and development opportunities to enhance analytical and research skills.

Person Specification

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., public administration, political science, economics, data science, Mathematics etc.).
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g., Excel, data visualization tools).
• Excellent written, presentation and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to changing priorities.
• Exceptional analytical, research, problem-solving, and data gathering skills.
• Ability to work with limited supervision on multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with people at all levels, with an emphasis on high- performance, results and accountability.
• Proven willingness to learn, and ability to be a real team player.
• Above all, we are looking for individuals with high levels of enthusiasm, resilience, a can-do attitude, able to consistently achieve results in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in English is required.

Closing Date: 2025-02-28

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