Regional Coordinator Southern Africa Transparency International (TI)

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