Internship in the Transparency International Governance Unit

The TI Secretariat in Berlin is seeking a highly motivated intern for its Governance Unit.

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.

Description of Internship

Main function: TI's internal governance issues and Annual Membership Meeting
Starting Date: Mid August 2011
Duration: three months; full time Monday to Friday
Remuneration: EUR 400 per month.
Location: Berlin, Germany

Key responsibilities:

• Administrative and logistics assistance in the preparation of TI’s international Annual Membership Meeting (scheduled to take place in Berlin, Germany, mid October 2011).
• Assistance in correspondence with TI partners throughout the world
• Overall support of the Governance Unit’s work.

Knowledge, experience and skills:

• Excellent English
• German as an advantage
• Solid computer skills (e-mail, MS Word and MS Excel)
• Prior office experience is required
• Experience in conference / event organising as an advantage
• Ability to work under pressure and towards tight deadlines is desired

Students of International Law, Economics or other social science disciplines are encouraged to apply

To apply:
Qualified candidates should submit, preferably via email, a cover letter and CV (in English) to:
Stan Cutzach
Governance Coordinator
at: scutzach@transparency.org

The closing date for applications is Friday, 15 July 2011.

Kindly note that a valid work permit for Germany is required and that interns must take out their own health insurance before starting the internship.
Students of the German universities must submit a confirmation of enrolment.

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

For more information on internships please see the TI Internship Guidelines posted at: http://www.transparency.org/contact_us/work

We thank all applicants for their interest but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.