The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change has opened applications for its 2025 Associate Internship Programme for passionate and qualified candidates across West Africa.
The Tony Blair Institute Associate Internship 2025 is a ten-week, fully immersive opportunity offering selected candidates hands-on experience in governance, policy, and strategic advisory projects within country teams in Nigeria, Ghana, Gambia, and Sierra Leone.
Internship Summary
- Host: Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
- Host Countries: Nigeria | Ghana | Gambia | Sierra Leone
- Category: Internships | Training
- Eligible Countries: African Countries
- Reward: Monthly Stipend | Training | Networking
- Deadline: May 17, 2025
Internship Details
The Tony Blair Institute Associate Internship Programme 2025 is a dynamic ten-week summer internship commencing in June 2025 for candidates passionate about governance and political transformation. Interns will be placed within Anglophone and Francophone country teams to work on real-time projects that support political leaders and deliver impact through strategy, policy, and technology.
Interns will:
- Engage in meaningful work
- Contribute to active projects
- Be mentored by experienced professionals
- Gain a holistic understanding of life at TBI
- Emphasize innovation, critical thinking, and real-world exposure to development efforts across Africa
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Tony Blair Institute Associate Internship, applicants must:
- Be in their second or third year of an undergraduate degree program
- Have a strong interest in governance, policy, or business strategy
- Demonstrate curiosity for data and original insights
- Possess excellent analytical and research skills
- Be entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and able to work independently
- Have excellent communication and presentation skills
- Be highly organized and proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Be legally resident and authorized to work in the country of internship (Nigeria, Ghana, Gambia, Sierra Leone)
- Be prepared to bear their own accommodation and boarding costs
Internship Benefits
Successful applicants of the Tony Blair Institute Associate Internship will receive:
- Competitive monthly stipend
- Training and mentorship from experienced professionals
- Hands-on experience supporting political advisory projects
- Exposure to international development practices
- Opportunity to grow your network and impact
Required Skills and Competencies
- Proven research and writing skills
- Ability to develop presentations and reports
- Strong problem-solving and performance tracking skills
- Hands-on attitude and readiness to take initiative
- Willingness to collaborate with cross-functional teams across global TBI offices
How to Apply
To apply for the Tony Blair Institute Internship:
- Visit the internship application webpage
- Submit all required documents and complete your application
- Wait for feedback from the selection team
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