Country Director at Tony Blair Institute for Global Change

Role Summary

Are you ready to lead transformative change and drive impact at the highest political level? TBI is seeking a visionary Country Director to oversee in-country projects across public sector reform, centre of government delivery, digital transformation, and sector-specific innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Build trusted relationships with senior government leaders, supporting the achievement of sustainable social and economic priorities.
• Team Development: Inspire and mentor a high-performing team, ensuring impactful delivery across all workstreams.
• Client Excellence: Deliver insights that drive action, backed by TBI’s global expertise and strategic partners.
• Operational Oversight: Oversight of operational and program elements, to achieve value-driven efficiencies. 

​What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years’ experience, including 6+ years advising senior public sector clients, or working at senior government level.
• Expertise in public policy and management, digital transformation, political science, governance or related fields.
• Proven leadership in strategy development and execution, ideally with advisory or consulting experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills with a knack for navigating complex political contexts.
• Track record of resource mobilisation and complex stakeholder management
• A passion for Africa and fluency in English (other languages a plus).