IT​/Tech Associate, Data Scientist

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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia time type:
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JR001965#
** 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  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
** The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) advises reforming political leaders and governments on strategy, policy and delivery, with technology as an enabler across all three functions. In so doing we make a significant and positive impact for citizens around the world.

The Associates will support our growing project portfolio (both in-country or support from our Riyadh hub), business development activities and horizontal offerings of expertise to our clients.

These are exciting roles requiring exceptional candidates with relevant experience and competencies.
** We will only consider applicants currently residing in Saudi Arabia, to be based in Riyadh for this role
**** Key Responsibilities
*** Support projects in-country and/or regional client or development opportunities as TBI advises political leaders on strategy, policy and delivery with technology as the enabler across all three dimensions
* Develop research, analysis, written insights and other deliverables for clients and senior leadership within TBI
* Engage with client counterparts to understand client requirements, articulate ideas and participate in presentations of deliverables
* Innovate and develop tools that enable efficient management and delivery of programmes (including project dashboards, frameworks and trackers)
* Support delivery of high levels of project impact, facilitating nimble performance tracking and coordination where required
* Play a hands-on role in opportunity scoping and relationship building to enable the expansion of TBI to new geographies, including developing presentations for new country clients and senior government officials
* Support new projects in their inception phase and support implementation as in-country teams are put in place
* Apply and learn from new and innovative approaches to supporting change and deliver impact
** Person Specification
**** Fluency in Arabic is a requirement for this role.
** We are looking for experienced policy, strategy, and delivery consultants and/or experienced professionals with relevant backgrounds:
* Between 3-5 years’ experience as a political staffer, public servant, or in consulting, economics, finance, multilateral institutions, high impact civil society organisations, and many other previous roles are all considered relevant hnology experience is not required but is an asset.
* Previous experience in strategy consulting and/or management consulting is advantageous
* A work ethos focused on team success with genuine motivation for colleagues’ performance, growth and well-being
* Ability to perform in-depth analysis across various topics, generate original insights and produce…