Analyst

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.

We are looking for an exceptional Analyst to join our South & Eastern Europe team, to be based in Kyiv, Ukraine. The candidate will report to the Senior Managers & Managers & part of a team working in the country at the highest level of Government.

The ideal candidate will have strong academic results from a top European institution, a keen interest in Government delivery, and an excellent command of English. Candidates must have graduated from university no earlier than 18 months ago to be considered for this role.

The focus of this role will be to support the delivery of government projects, including developing policy and strategy and accelerating delivery. The role will require interaction with the government, NGOs, and private sector organisations. As such, we are looking for a strategic thinker with strong communication skills who has a drive to implement their work and deliver tangible results.

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

Academic and motivation

• Graduated from a university degree within the last 18 months
• Strong demonstrable interest in Government strategy and delivery
• Prepared to travel in the South and Eastern European region

Work ethic 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 imposed 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; Ukrainian language proficiency strongly 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

We reserve the right to close this role early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Closing Date: