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ABOUT THE ROLE

The Transparency International Secretariat is currently seeking a full-time Program Associate (m/f/d) to join the Global Anti-Corruption Consortium (GACC) program within the Policy & Advocacy Team. The Global Anti-Corruption Consortium (GACC) is a ground-breaking partnership between Transparency International and investigative journalists at the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) who have teamed up to increase the impact of journalistic investigations for anticorruption policy advocacy and legal accountability work.

The Project Associate will support the performance of the projects (currently four) contributing to the GACC program with a strong focus on donor reporting deliverables, monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) and contribution to other aspects of implementation.

The Project Associate will work closely with the Program Manager and will contribute to the portfolios of all other GACC team members. They will also help to ensure team coordination, efficient planning, close collaboration with National Chapters and partners as well as monitoring of the actions for impact reporting.

OVERVIEW OF KEY DIMENSIONS

Role Purpose: Project administration support

Team: Policy & Advocacy

Reporting Line: Head of Policy & Advocacy

Band: salary according to TI-S internal salary structure; for this position corresponding to band PF1
salary starting EUR 35,175 gross per year depending on relevant experience

Starting Date: as soon as possible, PENDING FINAL FUNDING

Contract Duration: Currently we can offer an employment contract limited for a duration of 1 year, with the option of extension

Working Hours: full time [100%; 40 hours per week]

Location: Transparency International Secretariat (TI-S), Berlin – with occasional international travel as needed

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE ROLE

Based in the Policy & Advocacy Team, the Program Associate will:

  • Proactively support day-to-day project implementation and ensure consistency with TI-S processes and procedures
  • Assist with MEL system development and implementation, which will include data collection, analysis, monitoring and reporting, as well as other MEL activities
  • Support information management, including maintaining up-to-date, organised and accurate filing systems
  • Support the organisation of events/meetings and related logistics; contribute to appropriate information management relating to this, including preparing documentation before and after events/meetings
  • Support the preparation of project outputs as needed, including narrative/accountability reports, trainings, events, presentations, publications, communications materials, web content, etc.
  • Support the financial administration of the project (monitoring budgets, contracting support, organising funding transfers, reimbursements, invoices etc.)
  • Contribute to portfolios of different GACC team members, supporting the program’s policy advocacy and legal accountability work, as needed
  • 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

CANDIDATE PROFILE

In order to succeed in this role, candidates will ideally meet the following:

  • University degree in social sciences, administration, journalism, economics, management, or another relevant field
  • 2+ years of relevant experience - preferably with an international NGO or an international organisation – working on administrative support, project management, budget/financial monitoring and MEL support or related
  • Experience with donor-funded projects in the civil society field and donor rules and regulations, including experience of supporting MEL and impact reporting
  • Solid understanding of budget/financial management processes (working in collaboration with Project Accountants)
  • Excellent organisational skills and ability to effectively manage priorities in a dynamic and fast paced environment
  • Strong written communication skills; professional language proficiency in English; additional languages (particularly Spanish and French) an advantage
  • Strong interpersonal and team working skills and ability to communicate effectively
  • Experience in organising events with diverse international partners an advantage
  • Demonstrated interest in good governance and corruption related issues and advocacy
  • Commitment to the values and principles of Transparency International
  • Strong IT literacy, in particular MS Excel

WHAT WE OFFER

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 eligible
  • financial contribution to German language classes
  • generous time off with 30 days of annual leave per year and flexible working times around core hours
  • Remote-hybrid working model 
  • 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)
  • Friday afternoons alternately free or meeting-free during the summer months
  • Sodexo Restaurant Checks with plenty of options nearby the office for reduced prices for meals
  • 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

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV and cover letter in English, merged into one PDF file, via the online recruitment system clicking on the button ‘Apply Online’.

Closing date for applications is June 25th, 2023.

Only applications duly completed and received through the online recruitment system will be considered.

Transparency International is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where diversity is valued and where there is equality of opportunity. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and therefore welcome applications from qualified candidates of all regions, countries, cultures and backgrounds. Existing permission to work in Germany is not a selection criterion and TI-S supports successful candidates in the process for applying for a work permit, if needed and eligible.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis and we do not discriminate on the basis of national origin, race, colour or ethnic background, religious belief, sex, gender identity and expression or sexual orientation, marital or family status, age or ability. We kindly ask applicants to refrain from including in their application information relating to the above as well as from attaching photos.

DISCLAIMER

Please note that Transparency International does not charge any fees at any stage of its recruitment and selection process (whether at application, processing, testing, interviewing, traveling or otherwise), nor does Transparency International require or need to know any information relating to the bank account details of applicants. Transparency International will also not ask you to join any group or account on social media or elsewhere.

FURTHER INFORMATION

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