Manager, India

Focus of the Role

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 nearly 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.

Job Introduction

TBI India is seeking a highly skilled policy specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in management consulting or policy-making and will be responsible for providing strategic advice and recommendations to Provincial Ministers and top government officials on various strategy, policy, and delivery issues.

Managers form a critical part of our team – bridging between generalist skills and deep policy expertise. We expect Managers to stay at the Institute and grow their policy toolkit over the years. This role is ideal for those passionate about politics and brings skills to create change by working in and with governments.

Please note that you must have an existing right to work in India to apply for this role.

Key Responsibilities

Managers must demonstrate the ability to work independently, think strategically, translate political vision into concrete action, and support clients passionately and professionally. Key responsibilities include:

Technical Leadership

• Analyse the effectiveness of government policies and programs and develop recommendations for improving such policies and programs
• Manage and conduct research and data analysis to inform recommendations on existing and future government policies and programs
• Conduct error-free analysis and communicate using an appropriate medium (e.g., PowerPoint and Word) with strong storylines, client-friendly language, and appealing visuals
• Keep abreast of industry trends, data sources, and developments to provide clients with the best advice

Project & Team Management

• Support in the development of implementation plans and timelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement recommended changes.
• Facilitate meetings and presentations, including pre-preparation, agenda setting, active listening, and insightful contributions
• Guide Analyst(s) and Associate(s) in developing high-quality research and analysis and enhancing their core advisory toolkit

Organisational Building

• Support in building a high-performing team culture, championing TBI values, and support establishing the India office
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement recommended changes. Work with the global TBI teams to bring the best of TBI to our clients

Person Specification

• Experience in a top-tier management consulting firm. Alternatively, significant experience from a non-consulting firm (e.g., political staffer, multi-laterals, civil society organisations), but a Master’s in public policy, business administration, or economics from a top-tier global institute.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to independently conduct qualitative & quantitative research
• Enterprising attitude (proactive, optimistic, results-focused), collaborative (intellectual curiosity, thoughtful), and motivated (growth mindset, self-starter, willingness to travel extensively)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including experience with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as public policy, business administration, or economics, is preferred but not mandatory

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