The Transparency International Secretariat in Berlin is seeking a highly motivated professional for the position of:

Assistant Resources Coordinator, External Resources Department (Berlin based)

Transparency International (TI) is the civil society organisation leading the global fight against corruption. TI currently has close to 90 National Chapters around the world. Its International Secretariat (TI-S) is based in Berlin, Germany.
TI does not investigate or expose individual cases of corruption, instead advocating for reform by focusing on systemic improvement and by building coalitions with other anti-corruption stakeholders, including governments, the private sector and civil society organisations.

The External Resources Dept is primarily responsible for raising unrestricted institutional funds for the work of the International Secretariat of TI. In addition, it assists regional and thematic departments at the Secretariat, as well as National Chapters in mobilising project and programme-based funding.

Job Title: Assistant Resources Coordinator, External Resources Department (position based in Berlin) – Full Time (100%) position.

Main function:

• Supporting the External Resources Department in maintaining and expanding TI’s unrestricted and restricted donor fundraising.
• Leading donor relationship management and new initiatives with regard to selected bilateral and foundation donors, and parts of the individual fundraising programme.

Duration: 2 years, with possibility for extension
Starting date: 01 July 2008

Key responsibilities:

1. Managing a portfolio of government, individual and foundation donors
2. Project development and fundraising with geographical and global programmes
3. Assist, inform and input into the work and strategy of the ERD in all other areas

1. Managing a portfolio of government, individual and private donors

• research, prepare and execute fundraising proposals/ visits/ reports to a selected number of government bilateral agencies and foundations.
• manage, consolidate and expand the individual donor base of TI, and build efficient and effective reporting systems
• lead the efforts to expand activities of the ERD with regard to special operations, such as enhancing TI’s Annual Donor Meeting.

2. Project development and fundraising with geographical and global programmes

• support other TI-S Departments in project development, proposal writing, budget preparation and fundraising planning.
• manage and update the fundraising overview of TI that ERD maintains
• act as key interlocutor with Finance Department to bring greater efficiency to the production of funding statistics and maintenance of records

3. Assist, inform and input into the work and strategy of the ERD in all other areas

• assist and input into the Integrity Circle
• assist and input into the workplan and contribute to the development of ERD’s strategy
• assist in allocating work to the ERD Intern

Knowledge, experience and skills for the post of Assistant Resources Coordinator:

• University degree in relevant field (international relations / development, communications, public policy or business management)
• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience (in NGOs, international organizations, etc)
• Excellent command of English, verbally and in writing. Additional language skills are an advantage
• Experience in fundraising, resource mobilisation or marketing/business development a strong asset
• Experience in project management (including financial budget management)
• Basic knowledge of current anti-corruption, good governance or development issues
• Highly developed team work and intercultural communication skills
• Strong skills in standard office software such as the MS Office Suite

To apply:

A letter of interest (in English) giving full particulars of qualifications and experience, accompanied by a curriculum vitae providing biographical data and the names and contact details of three referees. Please send the application package by e-mail only to: resourcesjob@transparency.org

The closing time and date for this position is 6pm Berlin time on 30 May 2008. Applications received by this time will take priority; however, late applications may be considered if the position has not been filled.

Transparency International is an equal opportunity employer. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Transparency International (TI) is the civil society organisation leading the global fight against corruption. TI currently has more than 90 National Chapters around the world. Its International Secretariat is based in Berlin, Germany.

Job Title: Programme Manager for Asia Pacific
Full time (100%) position
Main function:

Responsibility for programme development, funding, and management of TI Asia Pacific lead Programmes. Particular focus will be on National Integrity Systems and Forest Governance. Other responsibilities include advocacy, public representation, analysis, and general fundraising

Starting date: No later than 31st July 2008.
Duration: Maternity Leave Cover: 18 months, with possibility of extension subject to project funding

Location: TI-Secretariat, Berlin, Germany
Department: International Group / Asia Pacific Department
Reporting lines: Reports to the Regional Director, Asia Pacific

Key responsibilities:

Regional programme activities

• Develop and manage TI Asia Pacific programmatic work, primarily the Forest Governance and Integrity programme and the Measuring Anti-corruption Reforms in National Integrity Systems programme.
• Conduct programme fundraising work including the identification of resources and preparation of programme proposals.
• Conduct programme related capacity development activities in areas of financial management, project accountability, situational analyses, proposal writing, and technical programme knowledge.
• Represent programme work at regional and global fora to achieve objectives including stakeholder engagement, partnerships building, and mobilisation of resources and pro bono support.

Regional on-going activities

• Support the implementation of the TI Asia Pacific Strategy 2008-2012.
• Support the work of TI National Chapters in the region to better enable them to carry strategic programmes activities in key areas of forest and environmental governance, political corruption, judicial corruption, due diligence of financial institutions, and anticorruption research, measurement and monitoring.
• Engage with TI National Chapters in North America, EU, Australia and New Zealand to carry out strategic programme activities related to the supply side of corruption.
• Subject to time constraints, conduct other fundraising and project development activities in consultation with TI Asia Pacific National Chapters, including researching, writing proposals and preparing budgets.

2. Representation and media / communications work

• Represent TI at public events, including developing and presenting short speeches or preparing them for other TI officials.
• Identify media opportunities relating to TI’s work in the region, draft press releases, and respond to media enquiries at the national and international level.
• Contribute to TI publications.

3. Broader Transparency International work

• Contribute to other TI - Secretariat departments (Research and Policy, Communications, and Global Programmes) and TI-S initiatives.
• Assist in the application of TI research tools in the region.
• Prepare briefings on countries and issues for TI management and Board members

Qualifications:

• Post graduate degree or higher in relevant field (environmental governance, international law, international relations / development, Asia Pacific studies, public policy or business management).

Knowledge, Understanding and Skills:

• Good knowledge of Asia Pacific region, including politics, development agenda, business or economics.
• Good understanding of general anticorruption debate and good governance.
• Good knowledge of current environmental debate in particular regarding forest governance and climate change.
• Knowledge of Asia Pacific institutions leading on governance and anti-corruption efforts (an advantage).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project Management (an advantage)
• Highly developed team work and cross cultural awareness
• Excellent communication and public presentation skills.
• Fluency in English required,
• Knowledge of Chinese or Japanese (an advantage)

Experience

• Minimum six year work experience some of which working with civil society
• Working experience in Asia Pacific.
• Proven experience in the design, fundraising, management, and financial budget management of large projects or programmes.
• Understanding of civil society and commitment to anti-corruption work and TI Principles and Values
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively in Asia Pacific

How to apply:

Detailed applications (in English only) giving full particulars of qualifications, experience, salary expectations, and biographical data should be sent to: apdrecruitment@transparency.org

The closing time and date for this position is 18:00 on Friday, 23rd May 2008.

Interviews are expected to take place in the week starting 2nd June. Availability to start working with TI, if selected, before July 31st 2008 is essential.

Transparency International is an equal opportunity employer. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

For more information on Transparency International please see www.transparency.org