Manager

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

Role Summary

Managers in the Institute’s Middle East office play a critical role in leading project workstreams, contributing to developing our people, and bringing distinctive insights to the leaders we advise.

We are looking for excellent problem solvers, who can bring together the best of the Institute’s insight and experts to respond to the toughest challenges in strategy, policy and delivery facing political leaders and government decision-makers today.

In addition to project delivery, Managers support the growth of our team members, help to develop new project opportunities and contribute to expanding our capability offerings. Roles are available based in our Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE hubs with regional mobility expectations as projects arise.

These are exciting roles requiring exceptional candidates with relevant experiences and competencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex consulting projects and workstreams, setting clear priorities, managing timelines and resources, and ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Structure complex problems and guide teams from analysis to action, developing practical, well-reasoned recommendations that deliver meaningful client impact.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders, understanding their context, challenging constructively and helping them navigate difficult decisions and trade-offs.
• Lead and develop high-performing project teams, providing clear direction, coaching and feedback, while maintaining strong standards for quality, collaboration and team culture.
• Shape clear and compelling client communications, ensuring written outputs, presentations and recommendations are logically structured, audience-focused and ready for senior stakeholders.
• Scope new opportunities and support TBI expansion, playing a hands-on role in relationship building to enable the expansion of TBI to new geographies, including developing presentations for new country clients and senior government officials
• Contribute to business development and growth, identifying emerging client needs, helping shape new opportunities and proposals, and working with Directors to deepen and expand client relationships.
  
  

• 5–7 years’ relevant professional experience, ideally in a leading strategy consulting firm, advisory organisation or comparable environment, with significant exposure to strategy development and implementation.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to structure complex questions, work confidently with quantitative and qualitative evidence, and translate analysis into clear, practical recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex projects, managing multiple workstreams and priorities while maintaining high standards of quality, pace and attention to detail.
• Strong client and stakeholder skills, with the judgement and confidence to build trusted relationships, navigate complex organisations and engage effectively with senior counterparts.
• A proactive, hands-on approach, comfortable taking ownership, working with ambiguity and moving between strategic thinking and the practical detail required to get things done.
• A collegiate, low-ego approach to working with others, valuing different perspectives, challenges constructively, shares credit generously and contributes to a supportive team culture rather than relying on status or personal advocacy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesise complexity, develop compelling narratives and communicate clearly with senior and non-technical audiences.
• Experience leading and developing others, including providing direction, reviewing work, giving constructive feedback and creating an effective and collaborative team environment.
• Deep expertise or a distinctive knowledge spike in one or more priority areas, such as geopolitics, economics, AI and technology, defence and security, or government transformation and public sector reform.