Senior Advisor/advisor

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 SummaryTBI’s tech and digital transformation offer for governments comprises giving tailored advice in five main areas (Connectivity, Digital Infrastructure, Digital ID, Digital Public Services, and Data & AI). As Advisor/Senior Advisor, you will collaborate with your country team and the Americas region to support a country in the Eastern Caribbean in driving digital transformation, leveraging expertise in government structures, policies, culture, and skills for successful public sector projects. The post-holder is expected to build strong relationships with key public and private stakeholders, undertake landscape and feasibility assessments, identify opportunities for digital transformation, and propose practical ways and requirements to address them.Under the guidance of the Country Director, you will advise our client on strategy, policy, and delivery of digital and tech transformation, working closely with the relevant Regional Director and other in-country teams. The Advisor/Senior Advisor will capitalise on the wide range of expertise and resources across TBI.The Advisor/Senior Advisor will work with other members of the country team to ensure successful delivery of the teams’ digital transformation workstreams, ensuring TBI’s value proposition is appropriately tailored to the specific needs and opportunities in the local context. The role will require working closely with senior government representatives and will be responsible for establishing and nurturing relevant stakeholder relationships within the private sector and development partners.Key ResponsibilitiesWorking closely with the Country Director and the country team, the Regional Director for the Caribbean, and a network of tech and digital transformation experts across the Institute, the Advisor/Senior Advisor is expected to support the delivery of a coherent and impact-driven digital transformation offer for our client, based on tech-enabled solutions and harnessing digital technologies.- The key responsibilities of this role will include:_Work with the country team and TBI central teams to deliver quality and impactful digital transformation initiatives built around clients’ national priorities, including but not limited to:- Advise the Government on updates to their current digital strategy, integrating AI and cloud services.- Support with strategic planning and business models for infrastructure investment in the country.- Support the development of a data classification policy and lay over complementary advisory services related to laws, policy, and regulation.- Support in development of policies and programs to attract and incubate regionally competitive digital talent.- Enable feasible digital and tech solutions for crime and security needs and support partnerships in this area.- Explore a regional approach to digital across the Caribbean, tying existing country work together where possible.- Engage with senior client stakeholders to advance tech-enabled solutions for our client.- Lead strategic conversations with government and partners around Digital, Data, AI Transformation, and AI Experimentation and Adoption.- Where appropriate, support our clients to leverage the expertise of the tech ecosystem, harnessing innovations to support on the delivery of its ambitions.- Build strong relationships with senior public sector stakeholders, maintaining an in-depth understanding of current trends across the technology ecosystem, identifying opportunities for collaboration.- Develop relationships with actors across the broader tech ecosystem, including private sector and developm