Project Associate - Policy and Advocacy (m/f/d)

Based in the Policy and Advocacy Team, the Project Associate will:

• Proactively support day-to-day project implementation of projects in the Policy and Advocacy Team, with an initial focus on climate projects, ensuring consistency with TI-S processes and procedures
• Strive for high-quality outputs and the greatest possible impact of project activities to advance the anti-corruption agenda in relevant countries
• Work in close collaboration and ensure ongoing communication with project partners in relevant regions
• Support project leads and partners in efforts to monitor and evaluate project/programme impact, plan advocacy interventions and communication/outreach activities, and share knowledge and experience across activities
• Support the preparation of project outputs, including narrative/accountability reports, trainings, events, presentations, publications, communications materials, web content, etc.
• Support financial administration of the project (monitoring budgets, contracting support, organising funding transfers, reimbursements, invoices etc.)
• Generate ideas and develop concept notes/proposals that are aligned with organisational priorities
• Respond to requests for information, researching in order to provide sufficient responses or escalating where needed
• Carry out desk research on specific topics to provide input supporting the development of new proposals, concept notes, briefing notes, reports, etc.
• Contribute to the overall functioning of the team by providing proactive and ad hoc support where necessary

Joining the Transparency International Secretariat candidates can expect:

• the opportunity to become part of the global movement against corruption and make a positive contribution to the work of TI in the field of transparency and accountability working on a wide range of relevant and challenging issues
• a role with purpose, working in a team of engaged and enthusiastic experts in the field of anti-corruption, driven and united by the desire to fight corruption and achieve significant and large-scale replicable impact
• a dynamic, flexible and international working environment with peers representing 45+ different nationalities
• a high degree of collaboration and autonomy in a lean and agile organisation with flat hierarchies, streamlined decision-making processes and a shared leadership culture with servant leadership philosophy
• opportunities to learn and grow, including regular Show & Tell meetings and visits by external experts

Staff at TI-S enjoy a competitive compensation & benefits package designed for staff well-being and work life balance, incl.:

• a relocation package incl. sponsorship of work permit if needed and financial contribution to German language classes
• generous time off with 30 days of annual leave per year and flexible working times around core hours
• the possibility of Work from Abroad for periods of time (currently for up to 10 working days at a time for a maximum of 20 working days per calendar year), currently being piloted in an ongoing effort to increase virtualisation of work and foster highly collaborative remote work using MS Teams throughout the organisation
• Sodexo Restaurant Checks with plenty of options nearby the office for reduced prices for meals
• selection of fruits and hot drinks, summer and winter parties, and ‚Social Fridays’ with complimentary snacks and drinks
• reduced membership fees with Urban Sports Club
• a centrally located office in a vibrant metropolitan city with excellent public transportation connectivity at the river Spree