Programme Coordinator - Climate Governance Programme

Transparency International (TI) is seeking a highly skilled professional for the position of

Programme Coordinator - Climate Governance Programme

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 Climate Governance Programme aims to promote better transparency, accountability, and integrity in decision-making processes and operations of climate financing institutions and mechanisms. Building on TI’s experience and tools to enable research, capacity building, networking and advocacy, the Programme aims to enable climate governance stakeholders to support the development and implementation of global and national climate policies.

The first phase of the programme aims (1) to map and assess the transparency, accountability, integrity and independence of climate finance institutions and mechanisms globally and nationally, (2) to produce an e-learning tool to help develop the capacities of local climate governance stakeholders including business and civil society, (3) to support and facilitate the development of global and local climate governance networks, (4) to provide research-based advocacy as inputs and contributions to climate policy development. In the initial phase the programme will be implemented in six pilot countries: Bangladesh, Dominican Republic, Kenya, Maldives, Peru and Mexico.

To help implement the programme, TI seeks a Programme Coordinator. This position requires strong project management skills, and experience in capacity building, network coordination and fundraising. It also demands practised communication skills to work with stakeholders representing varies professional and cultural backgrounds.

Job Title: Programme Coordinator, Climate Governance
Contract: Full-time position ; limited-term contract, ending April 2013.
Main functions: Programme Coordination and Support
Department: Programmes
Reporting lines: Reports to the Climate Governance Programme Manager
Location: TI-Secretariat Berlin, Germany, with some international travel
Starting date: As soon as possible, latest 1st July 2011

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

Project Management (60%)
 Support the strategic planning and implementation of project
 Organise, coordinate and monitor overall project tasks and resource requirements for research, capacity building, advocacy and networking
 Coordinate project budget and resource allocation
 Coordinate project contracts with partners and consultants, project legal obligations and liaison and reporting to donor as required on project implementation
 Track and monitor project deliverables using M&E frameworks developed at Project outset, produce M&E reports defining project progress, and analyse results in contribution to overall strategic development of the Climate Governance Programme.
 Support the role of Project Partners in the pilot countries and the TI Secretariat to achieve project deliverables.
Other Programme Support (40%)
 Support the development and administration of the TI Climate Governance Programme High-Level Climate Governance Advisory Group
 Support the development of e-learning, networking and knowledge/content management platforms for communication and share-learning.
 Coordinate the climate governance work and initiatives within and beyond the TI movement to contribute to the development, organisation and implementation of global and national climate governance networks and communities of practice
 Coordinate fundraising actions and communications to further support Project actions beyond the first Project cycle and replicate the Project in other countries, including the preparation and submission of funding proposals
Education and Experience
 Advanced degree or equivalent work experience in key competency areas such as International Studies Political Science, Law, Economics and Environmental Sciences
 several years of professional experience in project management and fundraising or equivalent in particular with multi-country projects
 Knowledge of climate finance and governance issues
Key competencies
 Experience in multi-country project management including planning, organising, critical thinking, problem solving, negotiation, conflict management and team working skills
 Experience is using communications software and platforms for e-learning, networking and knowledge and content management
 Experience in working in cross-cultural environments with a developed sensitivities to different communication styles.
 Fluency in English, German and working competency in Spanish
 Computer skills (including excel, project manager, power point, sharepoint expertise)
 Willingness to travel

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.

How to apply

Qualified candidates should submit, preferably via email, a cover letter and CV to: climateadvocacyjob@transparency.org
Deadline for applications: 22 April 2011. Applications received by this date will take priority; however, late applications will be considered if the position has not been filled.
The subject line should include your full name and the job title.
Please label the application documents as follows:
 Lastname_Firstname_CGProgrammeCoordinator_Letter
 Lastname_Firstname_CGProgrammeCoordinator_CV.

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted. The final selection process will involve timed performance tests and interviews.
Transparency International is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about Transparency International, visit our website at www.transparency.org.