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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
TBI's growing Government Innovation and Digital Transformation advisory helps senior political leaders harness the power of technology to support more strategic, effective, and informed governments. As part of this effort, TBI supports senior leaders around the world to harness the potential of technology, data, and increasingly, artificial intelligence (AI). As machine learning and generative AI evolve rapidly, governments face both enormous promise and complex trade-offs. TBI helps leaders cut through the noise - focusing on scalable, responsible AI use and the systems that enable it.
To advance our tech offer and meet growing demand, TBI is expanding its global team of Senior Advisors on Artificial Intelligence within Global Client Solutions (GCS) - our centre of excellence for innovation, policy, and delivery. GCS works alongside TBI's government advisory teams and political partners, providing the cutting-edge insights and tools needed to deliver meaningful digital transformation.
We are looking for professionals who understand how AI works and how governments function. A successful candidate will bring political acumen and be able to convincingly engage senior officials on the political importance and transformative power of Artificial Intelligence. The Senior Advisor is expected to navigate both political and technical worlds, whether advising governments on regulations, co-designing an AI-powered solution with a delivery partner, or helping ministers develop an investment or public procurement strategy for emerging tech. The perfect candidate for this position should be comfortable in both spaces - translating ideas into action and technical concepts into political strategy.
As a central resource, the Senior Advisor on Artificial intelligence will sit within the Government Innovation Team, in GCS, reporting to the Senior Advisor coordinating the AI advisory services work in close coordination with the Senior Director for Government Innovation and AI. The incumbent will be expected to collaborate across policy, partnerships, and technology functions. Critically, the Senior Advisor on Artificial Intelligence will work closely with TBI's country teams, where the real delivery happens - supporting project design, in-country implementation, and high-level government engagement.
To successfully deliver the remit, the postholder will need to work effectively with teams across the Institute, including:
Other advisors in the Government Innovation Team and in GCS, to ensure our overall engagement with countries is strategic and optimised for maximum impact and sustainability, and to adapt AI in specific subject matter areas (i.e. health) and functional offers (i.e. Delivery Mechanisms)
Country teams and embedded advisors to ensure the offer evolves and remains relevant for centers of governments.
Policy & Politics colleagues, to close the gap between progressive policy, thought leadership on cutting edge topics like AI, and hands on implementation.
Partnerships & Initiatives teams, supporting the development of key partnerships to execute the Institute's vision for change.
Strategic Communications teams, co-creating collateral that captures lessons learned and highlights successes to a global audience.
As part of the job, the Senior Advisor will:
Identify transformative but implementable applications of AI in government;
Help political leaders understand the country's digital readiness;
Help shaping AI strategies that align with national political priorities, and support implementation;
Support the design of investment strategies, realistic budgets and the
About the Company
We are the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change.
We work with political leaders around the world to drive change, helping governments
deliver for their people by turning bold ideas into reality.
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.
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