• Financial Accounting Officer - Closing date 29 February
• Regional Coordinator for the Mashreq Regio - Closing date 26 February
• Regional Coordinator for the Arab Gulf Region - Closing date 26 February
• Pacific Programme Coordinator - Closing date 12 February
• Regional Coordinator Southern Africa - Closing date 12 February
• Regional Coordinator West Africa - Closing date 12 February

Transparency International (TI) is the global civil society organisation leading the fight against corruption. Through more than 90 chapters worldwide and an international secretariat in Berlin, Germany, TI raises awareness of the damaging effects of corruption and works with partners in government, business and civil society to develop and implement effective measures to tackle it.

The Financial Accounting Officer at the Transparency International Secretariat (TI-S) is responsible for day-to-day accounting processes.

Main function: Provide support to the Finance Department in the areas of financial accounting.

Starting date: As soon as possible

Duration: limited for 2 years with the possibility of extension

Location: TI-Secretariat, Berlin, Germany

Department: Finance Department

Reporting lines: Head of Financial Accounting

Job grade: PC

Responsibilities:

• Carries out the approval process of incoming invoices.
• Advises staff members on invoices and cash receipts related matters.
• Carries out the input of incoming invoices and receipts into the accounting system.
• Prepares payments to be carried out in good time.
• Assists in the checking and approval of travel cost reimbursements claims.
• Coordinates proper usage of TI credit cards and petty cash.
• Conducts administrative tasks and assists in the preparation of reports to external authorities and stakeholders.

Knowledge, experience and skills:

• Education as financial accountant, or studies in Accounting/Finance/ Economics/Business.
• At least two years of professional experience.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel).
• Knowledge of Oracle Business Suite or another ERP system would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of IFRS would be an advantage.
• Creativity, ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to work against tight deadlines and under stress.
• Good personal communication skills.
• Excellent German and English oral and written skills – Business language is English.

TI Secretariat reserves the right to appoint to another staff level subject to education and qualifications.

Other information about the post and duty station:

Transparency International and its global network offer an inspiring work environment with real learning opportunities and support. Berlin is an attractive metropolitan city with relatively low cost of living.

To apply:

Qualified candidates should submit, preferably via email, a cover letter and CV in English to:

financialaccountingjob@transparency.org

Deadline for applications is 29 February 2012.

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted. Transparency International is an equal opportunity employer.

To learn more about Transparency International, visit our website at www.transparency.org

Transparency International (TI) is the global civil society organisation leading the fight against corruption. Through more than 90 chapters worldwide and an international secretariat in Berlin, Germany, TI raises awareness of the damaging effects of corruption and works with partners in government, business and civil society to develop and implement effective measures to tackle it.

TI’s 5-year Strategy (TI Strategy 2015) sets out some ambitious new directions for the TI Movement. In addition to this TI’s MENA Department has recently launched a new, far-reaching regional programme, the TI MENA Programme. This programme aims to exploit the current momentum for change in the MENA region by empowering civil society activists and organisations. TI plans to reach out to new partners, whilst simultaneously increasing its engagement with existing partners, providing them with additional tools to ensure that successes on the anti-corruption front are sustainable and replicable. More importantly, we will promote collaboration across the region so that our new partners can benefit from the experience and expertise of the more established groups.

The Transparency International Secretariat (TI-S) in Berlin is seeking to recruit a highly motivated, dynamic and results-oriented professional to work as a Regional Coordinator for the Mashreq region. Based in Berlin with regular travel to the region, the Regional Coordinator for the Mashreq Region will work towards strengthening TI’s presence, reputation and impact in the region. Working with the Programme Manager and Regional Director, s/he will represent TI in regional institutions, support Chapters’ work/representation at national level, monitor political developments, identify reputational risks, coordinate capacity development and advocacy interventions, and ensure implementation of the TI Accreditation Policy.

Main function: Evidence, by year-end, regular information uploading to TI-S country pages in conformity with defined TI-S standards of relevance, timeliness and accuracy. Evidence, by year-end, quantitative and qualitative improvements to the brand recognition and reputation of TI among stakeholders in assigned countries. Show commitment to learning improvements (from best practice and mistakes) that provides by year-end a benchmark of good practice in proactively supporting assigned Chapters’ anti-corruption work and improved responses to critical corruption issues in their countries.

Starting date: As soon as possible

Duration: limited for 2 years with the possibility of extension

Location: TI-Secretariat, Berlin, Germany

Department: Middle East and North Africa Department

Reporting lines: MENA Programme Manager and Regional Director

Job grade: (S)PC

Responsibilities:

• Monitor the political situation, anti-corruption developments, reputational risks and media opportunities in assigned countries to provide timely information to the Regional Director, Programme Manager, Programme Coordinators, Rapid Response Unit, SAFE Unit, and Communication Department - and to provide locally relevant anti-corruption insights to internal and external stakeholders.
• Engage in Chapters’ national level advocacy work while being able to respond to direct enquiries from individuals.
• Facilitate the provision of TI-S Key Support Services to assigned Chapters including capacity building and fundraising for new local projects.
• Oversee and manage the implementation of regional projects focused on capacity development, citizen engagement, knowledge exchange and governance support in partnership with assigned Chapters.
• Identify, assess and develop potential new TI Chapters and partners.
• Take active part in media work and interviews at national and regional level, and represent TI in regional institutions and fora.

Knowledge, experience and skills:

• Postgraduate university degree or professional qualification in social science, public policy or administration, journalism, international law, economics, management, or another relevant field.
• 4/5+ years of relevant experience with an International NGO, International Organisation, or Multinational Organisation with a demonstrated in depth knowledge and experience in the region, working on issues of good governance, public sector reforms, social development, international development, or institutional capacity-building.
• Strong networking and people skills, experience of building and maintaining networks in the Arab world an advantage.
• Previous experience in media relations an asset.
• Advanced project management and coordination skills, including financial management.
• Dynamic self starter; highly motivated, comfortable in taking initiative and able to work with minimum supervision
• Spoken and written fluency in Arabic and English.
• Strong IT skills.
• In depth knowledge of the Mashreq region, in particular the region’s political context.
• Knowledge of and interest in corruption and development issues.

TI Secretariat reserves the right to appoint to another staff level subject to education and qualifications.

Other information about the post and duty station:

Transparency International and its global network offer an inspiring work environment with real learning opportunities and support. Berlin is an attractive metropolitan city with relatively low cost of living.

To apply:

Qualified candidates should submit, preferably via email – with your full name and the job title in the subject line –, a cover letter and CV to:

coordinatormashreqjob@transparency.org

Deadline for applications is 26 February 2012.

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted. Transparency International is an equal opportunity employer.

To learn more about Transparency International, visit our website at www.transparency.org

Transparency International (TI) is the global civil society organisation leading the fight against corruption. Through more than 90 chapters worldwide and an international secretariat in Berlin, Germany, TI raises awareness of the damaging effects of corruption and works with partners in government, business and civil society to develop and implement effective measures to tackle it.

TI’s 5-year Strategy (TI Strategy 2015) sets out some ambitious new directions for the TI Movement. In addition to this TI’s MENA Department has recently launched a new, far-reaching regional programme, the TI MENA Programme. This programme aims to exploit the current momentum for change in the MENA region by empowering civil society activists and organisations. TI plans to reach out to new partners, whilst simultaneously increasing its engagement with existing partners, providing them with additional tools to ensure that successes on the anti-corruption front are sustainable and replicable. More importantly, we will promote collaboration across the region so that our new partners can benefit from the experience and expertise of the more established groups.

The Transparency International Secretariat (TI-S) in Berlin is seeking to recruit a highly motivated, dynamic and results-oriented professional to work as a Regional Coordinator for the Arab Gulf Region. Based in Berlin with regular travel to the region, the Regional Coordinator for the Arab Gulf will work towards strengthening TI’s presence, reputation and impact in the region. Working with the Regional Director, s/he will represents TI in regional institutions, support Chapters’ work/representation at national level, monitor political developments, identify reputational risks, coordinate capacity development and advocacy interventions, and ensure implementation of the TI Accreditation Policy.

Main function: Evidence, by year-end, regular information uploading to TI-S country pages in conformity with defined TI-S standards of relevance, timeliness and accuracy. Evidence, by year-end, quantitative and qualitative improvements to the brand recognition and reputation of TI among stakeholders in assigned countries. Show commitment to learning improvements (from best practice and mistakes) that provides by year-end a benchmark of good practice in proactively supporting assigned Chapters’ anti-corruption work and improved responses to critical corruption issues in their countries.

Starting date: As soon as possible

Duration: limited for 2 years with the possibility of extension

Location: TI-Secretariat, Berlin, Germany

Department: Middle East and North Africa Department

Reporting lines: MENA Programme Manager and Regional Director

Job grade: (S)PC

Responsibilities:

• Monitor the political situation, anti-corruption developments, reputational risks and media opportunities in assigned countries to provide timely information to the Regional Director, Programme Manager, Programme Coordinators, Rapid Response Unit, SAFE Unit, and Communication Department - and to provide locally relevant anti-corruption insights to internal and external stakeholders.
• Engage in Chapters’ national level advocacy work while being able to respond to direct enquiries from individuals.
• Facilitate the provision of TI-S Key Support Services to assigned Chapters including capacity building and fundraising for new local projects.
• Oversee and manage the implementation of regional projects focused on capacity development, citizen engagement, knowledge exchange and governance support in partnership with assigned Chapters.
• Identify, assess and develop potential new TI Chapters and partners.
• Take active part in media work and interviews at national and regional level, and represent TI in regional institutions and fora.

Knowledge, experience and skills:

• Postgraduate university degree or professional qualification in social science, public policy or administration, journalism, international law, economics, management, or another relevant field.
• 4/5+ years of relevant experience with an International NGO or International Organisation, or Multinational Organisation with a demonstrated in depth knowledge and experience in the region, working on issues of good governance, public sector reforms, social development, international development, or institutional capacity-building.
• Strong networking and people skills experience of building and maintaining networks in the Arab world an advantage.
• Previous experience in media relations.
• Advanced project management and coordination skills, including financial management.
• Dynamic self starter; highly motivated, comfortable in taking initiative and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Spoken and written fluency in Arabic and English.
• Strong IT skills.
• In depth knowledge of the Gulf region, in particular the region’s political context.

TI Secretariat reserves the right to appoint to another staff level subject to education and qualifications.

Other information about the post and duty station:

Transparency International and its global network offer an inspiring work environment with real learning opportunities and support. Berlin is an attractive metropolitan city with relatively low cost of living.

To apply:

Qualified candidates should submit, preferably via email – with your full name and the job title in the subject line –, a cover letter and CV to:

coordinatorarabgulfjob@transparency.org

Deadline for applications is 26 February 2012.

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted. Transparency International is an equal opportunity employer.

To learn more about Transparency International, visit our website at www.transparency.org

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. There are six National Chapters in the Pacific, including in Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. TI raises awareness of the damaging effects of corruption and works with partners in government, business and civil society to develop and implement effective measures to tackle it.

The Asia Pacific Department is one of four regional departments at the TI Secretariat, and is recruiting a motivated professional to support the implementation of capacity development programmes in the Pacific in close coordination with the Senior Regional Coordinator based in the region:

Pacific Institutional and Network Strengthening Programme (PINSP)

The Pacific Institutional and Network Strengthening Programme funded by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade provide core funding for Pacific NCs (Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Fiji and the Solomon Islands). Furthermore the programme provides capacity development support on HR management, M&E and strategic planning. The programme also contains contestable funds for research, staff development, project design and start up.

Advocacy and Legal Advice Centres (ALACs)

TI Advocacy and Legal Advice Centres provide free and confidential legal advice to witnesses and victims of corruption. ALACs also play a critical role identifying corruption hotspots that demand reform or official action. Harnessing the powerful, real life data gathered by ALACs on the consequences and mechanisms of corruption, TI National Chapters engage in strategic advocacy to bring about systemic change in public policy and practice. ALACs are currently operating in Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu.

Title: Pacific Programme Coordinator

Main function: Responsible for the work flow, financial and administrative coordination of Pacific capacity development programmes including the ALACs and the PINSP;

In close coordination with the Senior Regional Coordinator based in the Pacific, ensure that agreed goals, best practice standards, donor obligations and TI regulations are met, and that systems, procedures and approaches in places are service-oriented and user-friendly.

Starting date: as soon as possible

Duration: project limited contract to end June 2013

Location: Berlin, Germany

Department: International Group / Asia Pacific Department

Reporting lines: Reports to Regional Director, Asia Pacific Department

Job grade: PC

Salary: NGO level

Starting date: as soon as possible

Duration: project limited contract to end June 2013

Location: Berlin, Germany

Department: International Group / Asia Pacific Department

Reporting lines: Reports to Regional Director, Asia Pacific Department

Job grade: PC

Salary: NGO level

Project management and administration

• In close coordination with the Senior Regional Coordinator based in the Pacific, ensure smooth administrative functioning of capacity development programmes in the Pacific
• Execute project activities related to donor contractual obligations (financial management, fund transfer requests, procurement regulations, financial reports, etc.) in a professional, transparent and timely manner.
• Coordinate and monitor the implementation of project specific work-plans, budgets, reporting cycles and information systems across TI-S.
• Provide required support in the development of funding applications and negotiation of contracts.
• Implement financial administration and prepare donor reporting of capacity development programmes in the Pacific
• Provide support in organising regional events
• Provide support to the Senior Regional Coordinator based in the Pacific as required by the capacity development programmes in the region

Data Coordination and Analysis

• Monitor the feeding of data into the ALAC database and provide feedback to the National Chapters
• Support the collation of information for ALAC monitoring and evaluation

Contribution to Transparency International’s overall objectives

• Other tasks as assigned by the Asia Pacific Programme Manager and/or Regional Director

Knowledge, experience and skills:

• Undergraduate university degree or professional qualification in business administration, management, finance, social science, public administration, economics, or another relevant Programme issue.
• 2/3 + years of project management experience with an International NGO or International Organisation, or Multinational Organisation
• Demonstrated project coordination and monitoring skills
• Demonstrated budget management skills
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Previous experience of Monitoring and evaluation an advantage
• Knowledge of organisational capacity development an advantage
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Knowledge of, or considerable interest in, the work of TI and the field of anti-corruption
• Knowledge (political, socio-economical, cultural) and experience of the Pacific region an advantage
• Fluency in English
• Highly developed team work and intercultural communication skills

TI Secretariat reserves the right to appoint to another staff level subject to education and qualifications.

Other information about the post and duty station:

Transparency International and its global network offer an inspiring work environment with real learning opportunities and support. Berlin is an attractive metropolitan city with relatively low cost of living.

To apply:

Detailed applications (in English) including cover letter and CV giving full particulars of qualifications and experience, biographical data, and salary expectations should be sent preferably by e-mail to:

pacificprogrammecoordinatorjob@transparency.org

Deadline for applications is 12 February 2012.

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted. Transparency International is an equal opportunity employer.

To learn more about Transparency International, visit our website at www.transparency.org

Transparency International (TI) is the global civil society organisation leading the fight against corruption. Through more than 90 chapters worldwide and an international secretariat in Berlin, Germany, TI raises awareness of the damaging effects of corruption and works with partners in government, business and civil society to develop and implement effective measures to tackle it.

Background

TI-S 5-year Implementation Plan sets out some ambitious new directions for the secretariat. In particular, there is an emphasis on organizing our work around the 6 Key Programmes. A key role of the Regional Department will be to spearhead and support the implementation of various components of these six Key Programmes in the region across the network of Chapters. This work will involve developing, fundraising and implementing a number of medium size multi-country regional projects echoing the objectives and approaches of the Key Programmes in the region. It will also involve identifying the specific programmatic needs from a critical mass of Chapters in the region and seeking to meet these needs through various instruments such as TI-S network initiative, key support services, key programmes, etc.

The Africa Department is looking to recruit a highly-motivated, dynamic and results-oriented professional to support the development of its project base in the region.

Overall Responsibility:

The Regional Coordinator is responsible for autonomously implementing projects aiming at strengthening TI’s presence, reputation and impact in a defined number of countries for which s/he is the primary contact. Working with the Africa Regional Director, s/he represents TI in regional institutions, supports Chapters’ work and representation at national level, monitors political developments and reputational risks, coordinates capacity development and advocacy interventions as well as ensures the implementation of the accreditation policy.

Job Title: Regional Coordinator Southern Africa

Starting date: 1 March 2012

Duration: 2 year contract, with possibility of extension

Location: TI-Secretariat, Berlin, Germany

Department: Africa

Reporting lines: Reports to Africa Regional Director

Job grade: SPC

Responsibilities:

• Monitor the political situation, anti-corruption developments, reputational risks and media opportunities in countries under direct responsibility in ways that provide timely information to the Regional Director, Regional Outreach Manager, Regional Programme Manager, Programme Coordinators, Rapid Response Unit, SAFE Unit, and Communication Department, and that enable him or her to provide locally relevant anti-corruption insights to internal and external stakeholders.
• Engage in Chapters’ national level advocacy work, as well as respond to direct enquiries from individuals.
• Facilitate the provision of TI-S Key Support Services to Chapters under direct responsibilities, including developing and fundraising for new local projects.
• Oversee and manage the implementation of regional projects focused on capacity development, citizen engagement, knowledge exchange and governance support in partnership with Chapters under direct responsibility.
• Identify, assess and develop potential new TI Chapters and partners.
• Take active part in media work and interviews at national and regional level, and represent TI in regional institutions and fora.
• Manage Assistants in the regional department (when relevant).

Knowledge, experience and skills:

• Postgraduate university degree or professional qualification in social science, public policy or administration, journalism, international law, economics, management, or another relevant field.
• 4/5 + years of relevant experience with an International NGO or International Organisation, or Multinational Organisation with a demonstrated in depth knowledge and experience in the region, working on issues of good governance, public sector reforms, social development, international development, or institutional capacity-building
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English; working knowledge of Portuguese is an advantage
• Readiness to regularly travel across the region

TI Secretariat reserves the right to appoint to another staff level subject to education and qualifications.

To apply: Qualified candidates should submit, preferably via email, a cover letter and CV to:

southernafricacoordinatorjob@transparency.org

Deadline for applications is 12 February 2012.

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted. Transparency International is an equal opportunity employer.

Other information about the post and duty station:

Transparency International and its global network offer an inspiring work environment with real learning opportunities and support. Berlin is an attractive metropolitan city with relatively low cost of living.

To learn more about Transparency International, visit our website at www.transparency.org

Transparency International (TI) is the global civil society organisation leading the fight against corruption. Through more than 90 chapters worldwide and an international secretariat in Berlin, Germany, TI raises awareness of the damaging effects of corruption and works with partners in government, business and civil society to develop and implement effective measures to tackle it.

Background

TI-S 5-year Implementation Plan sets out some ambitious new directions for the secretariat. In particular, there is an emphasis on organizing our work around the 6 Key Programmes. A key role of the Regional Department will be to spearhead and support the implementation of various components of these six Key Programmes in the region across the network of Chapters. This work will involve developing, fundraising and implementing a number of medium size multi-country regional projects echoing the objectives and approaches of the Key Programmes in the region. It will also involve identifying the specific programmatic needs from a critical mass of Chapters in the region and seeking to meet these needs through various instruments such as TI-S network initiative, key support services, key programmes, etc.

The Africa Department is looking to recruit a highly-motivated, dynamic and results-oriented professional to support the development of its project base in the region.

Overall Responsibility:

The Regional Coordinator is responsible for autonomously implementing projects aiming at strengthening TI’s presence, reputation and impact in a defined number of countries for which s/he is the primary contact. Working with the Africa Regional Director, s/he represents TI in regional institutions, supports Chapters’ work and representation at national level, monitors political developments and reputational risks, coordinates capacity development and advocacy interventions as well as ensures the implementation of the accreditation policy.

Job Title: Regional Coordinator West Africa

Starting date: 1 March 2012

Duration: 2 year contract, with possibility of extension

Location: TI-Secretariat, Berlin, Germany

Department: Africa

Reporting lines: Reports to Africa Regional Director

Job grade: SPC

Responsibilities:

• Monitor the political situation, anti-corruption developments, reputational risks and media opportunities in countries under direct responsibility in ways that provide timely information to the Regional Director, Regional Outreach Manager, Regional Programme Manager, Programme Coordinators, Rapid Response Unit, SAFE Unit, and Communication Department, and that enable him or her to provide locally relevant anti-corruption insights to internal and external stakeholders.
• Engage in Chapters’ national level advocacy work, as well as respond to direct enquiries from individuals.
• Facilitate the provision of TI-S Key Support Services to Chapters under direct responsibilities, including developing and fundraising for new local projects.
• Oversee and manage the implementation of regional projects focused on capacity development, citizen engagement, knowledge exchange and governance support in partnership with Chapters under direct responsibility.
• Identify, assess and develop potential new TI Chapters and partners.
• Take active part in media work and interviews at national and regional level, and represent TI in regional institutions and fora.
• Manage Assistants in the regional department (when relevant)

Knowledge, experience and skills:

• Postgraduate university degree or professional qualification in social science, public policy or administration, journalism, international law, economics, management, or another relevant field.
• 4/5 + years of relevant experience with an International NGO or International Organisation, or Multinational Organisation with a demonstrated in depth knowledge and experience in the region, working on issues of good governance, public sector reforms, social development, international development, or institutional capacity-building.
• Excellent communication and writing skills in both English and French
• Readiness to regularly travel across the region

TI Secretariat reserves the right to appoint to another staff level subject to education and qualifications.

To apply: Qualified candidates should submit, preferably via email, a cover letter and CV to:

westafricacoordinatorjob@transparency.org

Deadline for applications is 12 February 2012.

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted. Transparency International is an equal opportunity employer.

Other information about the post and duty station:

Transparency International and its global network offer an inspiring work environment with real learning opportunities and support. Berlin is an attractive metropolitan city with relatively low cost of living.

To learn more about Transparency International, visit our website at www.transparency.org