Tony Blair Institute for Global Change in Tony Blair Institute for Global Change

The job is only open to people who left university in the last 18 months - we will not consider applicants who left university more than 18 months ago

About the job

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 & delivery, unlocking the power of tech across all three. We do it to build more open, inclusive & prosperous countries for people everywhere. 
  
We are a global team of 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
  
 We are looking for exceptional Analysts to join our South & Eastern Europe team, to be based in Ukraine. The candidate will report to the Senior Managers & Managers & part of a team working in country at the highest level of Government. The team based in Kyiv consists of 5+ nationalities with a range of experiences across government, public sector advisory & strategy consulting. With colleagues from top companies including McKinsey, BCG and Civil Servants

The ideal candidate will have strong academic results from a top academic institution in Ukraine, a keen interest in Government delivery and an excellent level of English.
 

Key Responsibilities
 
 The focus of this role will be to support delivery of projects for the government, including developing policy and strategy, as well as accelerating delivery. The role will require interaction with government, NGOs and private sector organisations. As such, we are looking for a strategic thinker with great communication skills, who has a drive to get his or her work implemented and deliver tangible results. The Analyst will have the following responsibilities:

Support TBI’s role in delivering strategic direction, policy advice and delivery of projects to our government counterparts, spanning a broad range of topics and fluctuating over time, such as climate, healthcare, energy, agriculture, and economic development, government organization and governance processes, social issues,foreign policy, etc.

Conduct in-depth analyses and advise on key policy topics and international developments as needed to support the client’s policymaking and decision-making on priority projects and enhance the government’s ability to respond and adapt to global and regional trends.

Engage with client counterparts for data gathering and establish relationship of trust with counterparts, as a go-to-person for analytics. Engage & work in close cooperation with TBI team. Produce and own sections of presentations & reports destined to senior government leadership.

Person Specification 

Academic and motivation

• A degree (Bachelors or Masters) from a top academic institution
• Graduated from a university degree within the last 18 months
• Strong demonstratable interest in Government strategy and delivery
• Prepared to work in-person in the Kyiv office (starting from September/October 2024)

Work ethics and skills

• A proactive, self-motivated individual with a passion for achieving impact
• Commitment to delivering high quality work, and ready to put in the necessary effort to achieve this within imparted deadlines
• Work independently, think strategically & produce deliverables, with attention to detail
• Good written communication and executive reporting skills including written PPT decks and reports are an advantage
• Proven ability to collaborate with others, incl. people from different backgrounds/cultures
• Fluency in English is required, with fluency in an Eastern European language preferred

Client and environmental awareness

• Excellent interpersonal and presentational skills; able to quickly establish TBI’s credibility with the client
• Ability to operate within sometimes sensitive political contexts and be attuned to potential areas of conflict or tension
• An awareness of international relations trends, particularly in Eastern Europe

You do not need to meet all skills/behaviours to be able to apply. We will consider applications from graduates at top institutions regardless of subject, nationality and work experience.