Country Director

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 SummaryThe Country Director will serve as TBI’s lead representative in said Eastern Caribbean state, managing a strategic partnership with the Prime Minister and delivering high-impact advisory support to advance national development priorities. The role focuses on strengthening centre-of-government delivery, helping to drive transformational projects, and mobilising internal and external expertise to achieve sustained impact. This includes direct engagement with government leaders, strategic coordination, public policy advice, problem-solving, and oversight of TBI's workstreams and staff in the country.The role will also require working closely with senior political leaders and government officials and will be responsible for establishing and nurturing relevant stakeholder relationships within the private sector and development partners.Key ResponsibilitiesThe Country Director will have the following accountabilities and responsibilities:- Client relationship_ and management_- Build and maintain a trusted relationship with the Prime Minister through regular meetings and relevant policy briefings.- Manage the institutional relationship with the Government via the Prime Minister and Cabinet Secretary, including agreement on project scope, funding, payments, and delivery targets.- Deliver high-quality, politically astute advice and problem-solving support on complex policy reform and delivery challenges.- Provide direct advice, constructive challenge and support to Ministers and senior officials to ensure alignment, coherence, and effective implementation of priorities.- Strategy and delivery leadership_- Oversee the evolution of a new delivery mechanism designed by TBI for the Prime Minister’s transformational priorities in the following sectors:- Health- Skills- Housing- Energy- Provide actionable recommendations to the Prime Minister and Cabinet Secretary on how to optimise delivery systems and TBI's role within them.- Oversee specific sectoral workstreams, particularly in energy and health, facilitating coordination across ministries and convening stakeholders to drive policy clarity and implementation.- Mobilising _expertise_ and partnerships_- Identify sustainable funding opportunities to ensure the continuation of the country program- Leverage TBI’s global network to deploy relevant technical expertise in areas such as infrastructure, energy, public-private partnerships, and digital transformation.- Facilitate external partnerships and innovation opportunities—including those involving technology and AI—to accelerate progress on the Government’s reform agenda.- Coordinate closely with TBI’s Global Client Solutions team and global experts to bring best-in-class knowledge and tools to bear in-country.- Team leadership and internal coordination_- Manage a small, high-performing TBI team, ensuring clear objectives, strong performance, and professional development through regular feedback and coaching.- Provide direct support to the team on content, stakeholder engagement, and deliverables as needed.- Promote a collaborative, motivated, and purpose-driven team culture aligned with TBI’s values.- Delivery oversight and administration_- Hold final accountability for the quality, timeliness, and scope of all client-facing deliverables.- Ensure alignment of projects with government priorities and TBI’s strategic goals.- Keep the Regional Director informed on workstream progress, risks, and political dynamics.- Lead the development of country-specific protocols, including security, operations, and risk management.- Support regional business development, recruit