Associate

The Associates will support our growing project portfolio Roles are available based in our Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE hubs with regional mobility expectations as projects arise. We are looking for excellent problem solvers, who can bring together the best of the Institute s insight and experts to respond to the toughest challenges in strategy, policy and delivery facing political leaders and government decision-makers today. These are exciting roles requiring exceptional candidates with relevant experiences and competencies.

Desired Candidate Profile

We are looking for experienced policy, strategy, and delivery consultants and/or experienced professionals with relevant backgrounds:

• 3-5 years relevant professional experience , ideally in a leading strategy consulting firm, advisory organisation or comparable environment, with significant exposure to strategy development and implementation.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills , with the ability to structure complex questions, work confidently with quantitative and qualitative evidence, and translate analysis into clear, practical recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex projects , managing multiple workstreams and priorities while maintaining high standards of quality, pace and attention to detail.
• Strong client and stakeholder skills , with the judgement and confidence to build trusted relationships, navigate complex organisations and engage effectively with senior counterparts.
• A proactive, hands-on approach , comfortable taking ownership, working with ambiguity and moving between strategic thinking and the practical detail required to get things done.
• A collegiate, low-ego approach to working with others , valuing different perspectives, challenges constructively, shares credit generously and contributes to a supportive team culture rather than relying on status or personal advocacy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills , with the ability to synthesise complexity, develop compelling narratives and communicate clearly with senior and non-technical audiences.
• Experience leading and developing others , including providing direction, reviewing work, giving constructive feedback and creating an effective and collaborative team environment.
• Deep expertise or a distinctive knowledge spike in one or more priority areas , such as geopolitics, economics, AI and technology, defence and security, or government transformation and public sector reform.