• Develop and execute strategies to help clients to achieve their goals through strong project management, problem solving, and execution.
• Undertake complex political analyses to understand key actors, their drivers, and how TBI can approach complex political landscapes
• Lead team of Associates and/or Analysts in problem structuring, analysis, synthesis and client implications, and in the production of client deliverables through effective and impactful written communication.
• Engage with government stakeholders to discuss opportunities and prepare materials and proposals accordingly.
• Innovate and develop tools that enable efficient management and delivery of programmes (e.g. project dashboards, frameworks, and trackers)
• Contribute to the initiation of new engagements in existing or new countries, until permanent staffing has been identified and onboarded. This will entail managing teams of 2 or 3 junior team members, leading research, engaging with senior government stakeholders and overseeing the production of client-ready presentations and deliverables.
• Routinely engage with teams across TBI to ensure the best-of-TBI is brought forward to country programmes and clients
• Provide surge support across the region when the regional staffing capacity requires buttressing. The Manager is expected to cover delivery roles across TBI’s core strategy, policy, and delivery work programs.
• When not deployed, the Manager will work with colleagues in the APAC region to scope new countries, deliver projects for other government clients in the region, or conduct research and analysis on a variety of topics.
• The Manager will report to the Senior Manager, or to the Country Director when on engagements.

• At least 6 years’ experience – ideally in government (e.g. political staffer or public servant), public sector consulting, public sector organizations, multilateral institutions, or implementation-oriented areas of a large, private sector organization – with a track record of effective project delivery.
• A graduate degree in public policy, economics, international relations, or political sciences; graduate degrees in other areas can be considered with relevant equivalent experience.
• Technology experience is not required but is an asset. What is required is a personal passion for politics, strong political acumen, and a willingness to learn and adapt.
• Ability to effectively manage and develop small teams comprising a variety of skill sets, nationalities and cultural backgrounds with an ethos focused on team success, team health, and genuine motivation for colleagues’ performance, growth, and well-being – the Asia Pacific Regional Advisory team is a tight-knit unit who work closely together, so we are looking for candidates who will contribute to a positive, collaborative, and encouraging team atmosphere.
• Proven ability to lead engagement and build relationships with public sector clients.
• An ability to work independently, think strategically and produce deliverables, with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentational skills; able to quickly establish his or her credibility with the client.
• Ability to operate within sometimes sensitive political contexts and be attuned to potential areas of conflict or tension.
• An awareness of trends in international relations and geopolitics, particularly in the region
• Strong written communication and executive reporting skills including concisely written PPT decks and reports.

2025-01-30