Regional Director - Johannesburg, South Africa - Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
1 week ago
Description
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 nearly 800 changemakers, operating in more than 30 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 Advisory practice within the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) advises reforming political leaders and governments on strategy, policy and delivery and achieve significant and positive impact for citizens around the world.
We are looking for a Regional Director as part of TBI's Africa Advisory practice to lead our client engagement work in the Southern Africa region (Currently in Angola, Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia).
This role will manage Country Directors and provide oversight and direction to our country teams and work in the region.
The Regional Director will build and maintain deep relationships with political leaders and key stakeholders across the region, manage and contribute to TBI's overall global advisory team, and work closely with the Managing Director, Africa.
Key Responsibilities Strategically lead and manage a portfolio of country programmes, ensuring the delivery of highquality advice and programmes in support of partner governments and the leaders we support Drive and deliver the further expansion of our work within the Southern Africa region Establish effective and trusted relationships with senior politicians in government, including Presidents, PMs, Ministers and Special Advisors, securing mandates with multiple key counterparts as a regular point of contact Develop and position TBI's value proposition to increase market share, reputation and sustainability Lead, coach and direct your direct reports of Country Directors, working collaboratively with the Managing Director Africa, Executive Director Africa, and global colleagues to:- Establish, review and maintain the strategy, objectives and key results for each country programme, with a clear measurement framework.
The Regional Director will be an experienced and successfu