Senior Advisor - Artificial Intelligence

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Tony Blair Institute for Global ChangeWe 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 Summary

TBI’s growing Government Innovation and Digital Transformation advisory helps senior political leaders harness the power of technology to support more strategic, effective, and informed governments. As part of this effort, TBI supports senior leaders around the world to harness the potential of technology, data, and increasingly, artificial intelligence (AI). As machine learning and generative AI evolve rapidly, governments face both enormous promise and complex trade-offs. TBI helps leaders cut through the noise - focusing on scalable, responsible AI use and the systems that enable it.To advance our tech offer and meet growing demand, TBI is expanding its global team of Senior Advisors on Artificial Intelligence within Global Client Solutions (GCS) – our centre of excellence for innovation, policy, and delivery. GCS works alongside TBI’s government advisory teams and political partners, providing the cutting-edge insights and tools needed to deliver meaningful digital transformation.We are looking for professionals who understand how AI works and how governments function. A successful candidate will bring political acumen and be able to convincingly engage senior officials on the political importance and transformative power of Artificial Intelligence. The Senior Advisor is expected to navigate both political and technical worlds, whether advising governments on regulations, co-designing an AI-powered solution with a delivery partner, or helping ministers develop an investment or public procurement strategy for emerging tech. The perfect candidate for this position should be comfortable in both spaces - translating ideas into action and technical concepts into political strategy.As a central resource, the Senior Advisor on Artificial intelligence will sit within the Government Innovation Team, in GCS, reporting to the Senior Advisor coordinating the AI advisory services work in close coordination with the Senior Director for Government Innovation and AI. The incumbent will be expected to collaborate across policy, partnerships, and technology functions. Critically, the Senior Advisor on Artificial Intelligence will work closely with TBI’s country teams, where the real delivery happens - supporting project design, in-country implementation, and high-level government engagement. To successfully deliver the remit, the postholder will need to work effectively with teams across the Institute, including:Other advisors in the Government Innovation Team and in GCS, to ensure our overall engagement with countries is strategic and optimised for maximum impact and sustainability, and to adapt AI in specific subject matter areas (i.e. health) and functional offers (i.e. Delivery Mechanisms)Country teams and embedded advisors to ensure the offer evolves and remains relevant for centers of governmentsPolicy and Politics colleagues, to close the gap between progressive policy, thought leadership on cutting edge topics like AI, and hands on implementationPartnerships and Initiatives teams, supporting the development of key partnerships to execute the Institute’s vision for changeStrategic Communications teams, co-creating collateral that captures lessons learned and highlights successes to a global audienceWhat the Senior Advisor Will Do

Identify transformative but implementable applications of AI in governmentHelp political leaders understand the country''s digital readinessHelp shaping AI strategies that align with national political priorities, and support implementationSupport the design of investment strategies, realistic budgets and the development of institutional capabilitiesSupport policy reform, delivery design, and cross-sector coordination to unlock resultsShare learnings across TBI''s global portfolio to continuously strengthen our offerKey Responsibilities

This is a senior role within TBI and will be held by an exceptional candidate with government experience from helping senior political leaders generate change in government and public services, and create opportunities for efficiency and growth, with data, AI and advanced technology; with bold creativity and the ability to translate the art of the possible into action and practical recommendations and choices.Key Responsibilities will include:Offer and solution development

Support the evolution of TBI’s AI offer for governments: toolkits, frameworks, and best-practice guidesEmbed AI into broader digital public service offers (identity, infrastructure, sector innovation)Contribute to regulatory design and governance tools (data sovereignty, AI ethics, emerging global norms)Translate research and frontier innovation into actionable government strategyAdvise on skills and capabilities’ developmentProject design and delivery

Identify and shape high-impact AI opportunities in partnership with TBI’s country teamsSupport governments and delivery partners from concept to execution of initiativesAdvise on critical enablers of success (skills, data policy, procurement, agile governance)Provide technical guidance, strategic counsel, and troubleshooting supportExternal engagement and partnerships

Represent TBI in high-level engagements with ministers, donors, and tech leadersPartner with leading firms, startups, and institutions to expand our impactPosition TBI as a credible, trusted partner at the intersection of AI, policy, and deliveryEnabling Systems

Build internal AI capacity through training, tools, and knowledge sharingCodify lessons from implementation and help scale what works across regionsSupport country teams to strengthen their capacity to advise governments on AI policies and initiativesPerson Specification

We are seeking experienced and credible AI advisors, with global knowledge, technical fluency and public sector experience ready to work in complex environments with high-level political stakeholders. The candidate does not need to be a coder, but needs to understand how AI works, the conditions for its successful deployment, and how to advise on its strategic use in government and across the public sector.Essential

Demonstrated track record of leading or advising on multiple AI or advanced data implementations - ideally across different sectors or countriesSignificant experience advising senior political leaders or public officials, either directly in government or in multinational/regulatory advisory contextsStrong grasp of core AI/ML concepts (e.g., LLMs, ML, responsible AI), and awareness of cloud, privacy, and digital sovereignty dynamicsOutstanding communication and influencing skills—able to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences, and navigate political sensitivities with discretion and diplomacyStrategic thinker with a bias for action; skilled at moving from policy concept to delivery planComfortable working across political systems and regional contexts (esp. ASEAN or Latin America)Willingness to travel globally up to -30% to support project delivery and external engagementDesirable

Experience in national tech ecosystems in Africa, Latin America, or Southeast AsiaBackground in AI regulation, digital policy, or government transformation programmesMultilingual (e.g., French, Spanish, Portuguese)Experience brokering public-private collaborations or working with international donorsClosing ..... full job details .....