Transparency and Integrity in the Education Sector – (based in South Africa or Berlin, Germany)

Transparency International (TI) is currently implementing a 3-year regional programme in Africa on transparency and integrity in the delivery of basic education, health and water services (“TISDA”). The program, now in its second year and implemented by TI national chapters across the region, will – on the basis of local research and intense engagement with both users and providers as well as local partner organisations in eight sub-Saharan African countries – develop “corruption risk maps” that will identify gaps and weaknesses in local accountability mechanisms in the sectors concerned.

In addition, TI has since 2007 been implementing a program on transparency and integrity in the delivery of primary education services (“Africa Education Watch”). Under this program, national and regional advocacy is ongoing based on critical analysis of the results from an extensive user and provider survey implemented in each of the seven participating countries.

The Programme Coordinator – Transparency and Integrity in the Education Sector – will be responsible for supporting TI partners in the three countries working on corruption in the education sector as part of the TISDA program (Cameroon, Nigeria, and South Africa) in implementing the main research phase of the program, as well as subsequent advocacy efforts.

As a focal point for advocacy on transparency in the (primary) education sector in the Africa region, the coordinator will liaise closely with national chapters involved in the Africa Education Watch program. To support regional advocacy, s/he will be responsible for reaching out to a range of local and international partners based in South Africa. Efforts to support the potential re-launch a TI national chapter in the country will be embedded in this framework.

The position is based in the Africa and Middle East Department and part of a 7-person program team. The team provides both technical as well as overall capacity development support to TI Chapters working on the TISDA program, giving special attention to regional learning and information exchange.

In addition to project-specific work, each department member is expected to provide overall support to the work of national chapters in his/her area of responsibility; contribute to the work and planning of the department; and participate actively in other initiatives coming from the TI Secretariat such as inter-departmental working groups on cross-cutting issues including TI’s global priorities. Other tasks in support of the work of the department will be as directed by the line manager.

Main function:

As a member of the Africa and Middle East Department,

• Coordinate and oversee program implementation in the three countries working on the education sector as part of the TISDA program (Cameroon, Nigeria, South Africa);
• Act as focal point for TI’s regional advocacy on transparency in the primary education sector;
• Contribute to efforts to rebuild a TI national chapter in South Africa through pro-active outreach to potential future partners.

Starting date: January 2010 (or as soon as possible)
Duration: Fixed-term contract (full time) until 15 July 2011
Location: TI-Secretariat, Berlin/Germany (with frequent travel) or South Africa
Department: International Group / Africa & Middle East Department
Reporting lines: Reports to Regional Director, Africa and the Middle East

In close cooperation with the TISDA program manager and TISDA team, the Programme Coordinator is responsible for the following tasks:

Coordinate and oversee program implementation in the three countries working on the education sector as part of the TISDA program (Cameroon, Nigeria, South Africa):

• Support TI national chapters / partners in
• the implementation of the TISDA research phase through in-country support visits as well as regular phone and email contact;
• the validation and analysis of the data and information collected during the research phase, including preparation of national “risk maps” and a regional analysis report;
• developing national TISDA advocacy strategies and discrete advocacy projects aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in the education sector;
• reaching out to relevant stakeholders from different sectors to ensure a holistic approach to program implementation, and sustainable impact;
• developing yearly workplans and budgets, as well monitoring program implementation within an agreed TISDA program Monitoring and Evaluation framework;
• analysing local capacity development needs among TI national chapters and helping identify practical solutions to help address these;
• Actively promote chapter-to-chapter exchange and joint learning, eg by facilitating joint workshops, joint advocacy initiatives, and chapter-to-chapter exchange visits;
• Contract as required external (international) consultants to work on the education sector as part of the program, and coordinate / supervise their work;
• Together with the TISDA program assistant and TI-S finance department, oversee financial reporting by TI national chapters / implementing partners in the three countries;
• Provide regular updates to the program manager and alert him/her to any issues requiring his/her attention and/or a revision of the original implementation plans;
• Play a pro-active role as member of the TI TISDA team.

Act as focal point for TI’s regional advocacy on transparency in the primary education sector:

• Maintain political understanding and analysis of the Africa region with regards to education sector issues and any related and pertinent debates, eg on poverty reduction and the MDG;
• Contribute to TI’s advocacy strategy on transparency and accountability in (primary) education in Africa by pro-actively identifying relevant stakeholders and strategic opportunities that help mobilise new and larger audiences;
• Maintain existing and build new partnerships with other organisations, institutions or individuals working on education and governance of the education sector;
• In close cooperation with national chapters and the TI-S communications department, develop powerful and substantiated common advocacy messages on the need for transparency and integrity in the education sector;
• Liaising closely with the coordinator of the Africa Education Watch program, act as a focal point for enquiries on the TISDA program and TI’s work on the (primary) education sector in Africa;
• With the coordinator of the Africa Education Watch program, explore opportunities for TI to expand its work on the education sector in the Africa region.

Contribute to efforts to rebuild a TI chapter in South Africa through pro-active outreach to potential future partners:

• Liaise with existing TI contacts in South Africa to seek advice on the re-building of a national chapter;
• Pro-actively identify interested individuals or organisations who would be interested and willing to contribute to the process of re-building a national chapter, e.g. by serving on an advisory committee or as a future board member;
• Help identify potential funding opportunities that could support the re-establishment of a TI national chapter, and coordinate related processes.

Knowledge, experience and skills:

• University degree in relevant field (international relations / development, African studies, social sciences, public policy);
• Good knowledge and political analysis of sub-Saharan Africa, including of issues related to African development, policy, good governance and anti-corruption issues, and of pertinent national and international stakeholders and decision makers;
• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience, including at least three years spent working in or on the region and experience of in working in or on the education sector;
• Experience in programme management, including complex financial budget management;
• Experience in working with civil society and NGO capacity building; experience with monitoring and evaluation systems a distinct advantage;
• Excellent communication, team work and intercultural skills; willingness to be self-servicing;
• Fluency in English with at least good working knowledge of French (written and spoken) ;
• Commitment to social justice, civil society anti-corruption work, and TI Principles and Values.

To apply:
Qualified candidates should submit via email or mail a covering letter, CV (in English) and the contact details of 2 referees to: tisdaeducationjob@transparency.org
The closing date for this position is 27 November 2009.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis; applications received by this date will take priority, however, late applications may be considered if the position has not been filled. Interviews (by phone or face-to-face in Berlin) are expected to take place between 30 November and 18 December.

Transparency International is an equal opportunity employer.
To learn more about Transparency International, visit our website at: www.transparency.org.

Advocacy and Legal Advice Centres (ALAC) empower victims and witness of corruption to address their grievances, strengthen the ability and willingness of relevant institutions to receive and act upon corruption related complaints and to bring about systemic improvements (legal, administrative and institutional) in the fight against corruption

The Africa and Middle East Department (AFME) is one of the four regional departments of Transparency International Secretariat (TI-S) and is made up of two sub-regions: the Sub-Sahara Africa sub-region and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) sub-region. Staff in the AFME department facilitate the effective provision of support to TI National Chapters and related programmes. Each staff member is expected to carry out chapter-support work and contribute to the work and planning of the department.

The Assistant Programme Coordinator will work together with the Senior Programme Coordinator and other members of the AFME ALAC team in Berlin, to assist in the implementation of a new three-year EC-funded project to prepare, establish and run 5 francophone ALAC in Madagascar, Mauritius, Niger, Senegal and Cameroun.

The new Assistant Programme Coordinator will assist the team in coordinating project support work including monitoring compliance with the EC contract provisions, reporting to the donor on both activities and finances as well as facilitating the logistics for workshops in the participating countries and other regional activities and meetings in the AFME region.

Job Titles: Assistant Programme Coordinator, Africa and the Middle East – Full time (100%) position.
Main function: Supporting the implementation of the EC Francophone ALAC Programme in the AFME region; and chapter support
Starting date: January 2010
Duration: One year, with possible extension
Location: TI-Secretariat, Berlin, Germany; with international travel
Department: International Group / Africa & Middle East Department
Reporting lines: Reports to the Regional Director, Africa & Middle East

Key responsibilities:

Programme activities

• Support the implementation of the EC Francophone ALACs in Sub Sahara Africa and its programme activities (including event organising), financial management of programmes, donor reporting and other related activities. This will be the main part of the position.
• Assist in the management and support of additional programmes or related country activities
• Contribute to department fundraising and project development by helping to develop new programmes in consultation with National Chapters, including the preparation of budgets and related administrative tasks
• Identify potential donors; liaise with current and potential donors

Regional work

• Maintain and further develop political understanding and analysis of the participating Sub Saharan African countries and the region as a whole
• Support the work of National Chapters and partners by providing information and advice
• Pursue contacts with governments, regional inter-governmental bodies, international organisations, private sector and civil society to facilitate the work of chapters
• Facilitate the organization of regional meetings, including booking flights and accommodation

Broader Transparency International - Secretariat work

• Contribute to other Secretariat departments (Research and Policy, Communications) including giving input to others in meetings and by e-mail; acting as liaison for AFME chapters
• Contribute to TI publications
• Assist in the application of TI research tools in the region
• Prepare briefings on MENA countries and issues for TI management and Board members

Representation and media / communications work

• Identify external publicity opportunities relating to TI’s work in the region, including drafting press releases and letters to authorities, responding to media enquiries
• Respond to enquiries from members of the public, international organisations, etc
• Prepare short speeches or briefings for TI public events

Knowledge, experience and skills:

• University degree (BA or MA) in relevant field (law, international relations / development, public policy or business management)
• Relevant past work experience (in NGOs, international organizations, etc)
• Experience in financial project management (including financial budget management), experience with financial management of EC projects will be considered to be a distinct advantage
• Excellent knowledge of the Sub Sahara Africa region; field experience will be considered a distinct advantage
• Fluency in French and English
• Highly developed team work and intercultural communication skills
• Ability and willingness to travel

Other information about the post and duty station:

Transparency International and its global network, offer an inspiring work environment with real learning opportunities.
Recruitment takes place under standing rules and procedures of Transparency International and will be offering a contract with German labour conditions.

Berlin is an attractive metropolitan city with relatively low cost of living.

To apply:

Qualified candidates should submit via email a cover letter, CV (in English) and their salary expectations to:

APCfrancophoneALAC@transparency.org

The subject line should include your full name and the job title. Candidates are required to provide contact details of two relevant referees, including their e-mail addresses and phone numbers.

The closing date for this position is 27th of November 2009.

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. TI currently has about 100 national chapters around the world. Its International Secretariat is based in Berlin, Germany. TI does not investigate or expose individual cases of corruption but promotes reform by focusing on systemic improvement and by building coalitions with other anti-corruption stakeholders, including governments, the private sector and civil society organisations.

Job Description

Main function: To lead all aspects of conceptualisation and production of TI’s annual flagship publication, the Global Corruption Report. The editor will work with experts and practitioners from around the world on a publication that acts as a springboard for advocacy for the entire TI movement.
Reporting lines: Policy and Research Director
Contract: 2 year contract, with possibility for extension
Starting date: ASAP
Location: Berlin, Germany; with occasional international travel

Key responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate and drive the thematic concept development, commissioning, editing, background research, production and promotion of the book (including managing workplans, schedules and project budgets)
• Manage the GCR team (TI staff and external consultants) and serve as a contact person to TI management, the wider TI Movement, the GCR Editorial Advisory Panel and the publishers
• Drive fundraising efforts and write reports to donors
• Develop a strategy for promotion and follow up to the report, in conjunction with the TI communications team and other TI departments

Knowledge, experience and skills::

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in international or comparative politics, international or development economics, international law or a related social science discipline
• Minimum five years’ work experience, with a focus on the production of policy-relevant publications
• Excellent knowledge of policy issues in the good governance, anti-corruption field, as well as superior ability to strategically identify and conceptualise emerging policy issues
• Experience editing and/or managing publications
• Staff-management experience
• Demonstrated presentational and networking skills
• Knowledge of empirical social science methodologies and statistics a definite asset
• Native level of fluency in English essential
• Demonstrated fundraising track record preferred
• Working knowledge of Spanish and/or French would be an advantage

To apply: Qualified candidates should submit, preferably via email, a cover letter, CV (in English) and the names, phone and e-mail contact details of 3 referees as follows:
For position of Chief Editor to: chiefeditorjob@transparency.org
or:
Human Resources Department
Transparency International Secretariat
Alt Moabit 96
10559 Berlin
Germany

Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

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.