Tony Blair Institute for Global Change Summer Associate Internship Programme 2025 is Here.

Application Deadline: May 17, 2025

Program Duration: 10 weeks (commencing June 2025)

Locations: Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Kenya (Nairobi), Senegal, The Gambia, Nigeria (Abuja), Zanzibar

About Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI)

The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) is a non-profit organization committed to supporting political leaders and governments in building open, inclusive, and prosperous societies. Founded by former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, the Institute works at the intersection of politics, policy, and delivery to help leaders around the world address complex challenges and implement effective governance.

TBI partners directly with governments to enhance their capacity to make and deliver policy decisions that improve citizens’ lives. The Institute’s work spans key areas such as economic development, education reform, healthcare, governance, and digital transformation. It emphasizes practical, results-driven support that is tailored to the political and institutional realities of each country.

The organization operates in more than 30 countries across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, with a strong focus on fostering stability, reducing poverty, and promoting economic growth. Through its advisory services, TBI embeds teams of local and international experts within government institutions to help leaders translate vision into action.

TBI also leads global conversations on the future of governance, globalization, technology, and democracy, producing high-impact research and policy insights to inform decision-makers worldwide. The Institute is committed to innovation, integrity, and building long-term local capacity.

By working closely with governments and combining political understanding with technical expertise, the Tony Blair Institute plays a pivotal role in shaping policies that drive inclusive growth and social transformation. Its mission is to make globalisation work for the many, not the few, by equipping leaders with the tools to govern effectively in the 21st century.

About the Programme

The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) is offering an immersive Summer Associate Internship Programme for exceptional undergraduate students in their second or third year. This 10-week programme provides hands-on experience in political advisory, policy reform, and project delivery across Anglophone and Francophone West African countries. Interns will work closely with TBI’s country teams, contributing to impactful government advisory projects and gaining exposure to the Institute’s innovative approaches to supporting change and delivering impact.

Key Responsibilities

Interns will have the opportunity to:

• Develop research, analysis, written insights, and other deliverables for clients and country leadership.
• Support projects or development opportunities as TBI advises political leaders on strategy, policy, and delivery with technology as the enabler across all three dimensions.
• Support delivery of high levels of project impact, facilitating nimble performance tracking and coordination where required.
• Apply and learn from new and innovative approaches to supporting change and delivering impact.
• Help develop strategies/frameworks and approaches.
• Support project teams in the development of reports, presentations, and other relevant documents.

Person Specification

TBI is looking for changemakers who have:

• A passion for politics and strong political acumen.
• A work ethos focused on team success with genuine motivation for colleagues’ performance, growth, and well-being.
• An insatiable curiosity for data.
• A deep interest in generating original insights and performing in-depth analysis.
• Experience of being an entrepreneurial self-starter.
• Proven ability to conduct high-quality desk-based research.
• Comfort with performing challenging analysis and structured problem-solving.
• A proactive and hands-on attitude, not afraid to roll up your sleeves to get the job done and take ownership of your work.
• Legal residency and the right to work in the country of your choosing (Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Kenya, Senegal, The Gambia, Nigeria, Zanzibar).
• Ability to bear any accommodation or boarding costs.

Compensation

The compensation for this role is competitive.

Application Process

To apply, visit the Official Webpage of the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change Summer Associate Internship Programme. Please ensure you meet the eligibility criteria and submit your application by the deadline.

Note: Applications are encouraged to be submitted early, as TBI reserves the right to close the application process ahead of the advertised date if required.

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