Programme Coordinator, People Engagement, Africa

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

The Sub-Saharan Africa Department of the Transparency International Secretariat (TI-S) is initiating a new 5-year regional Programme to provide support to and reinforce the work of TI’s national Chapters on the African continent. This Regional Programme will be implemented by the Department in collaboration with the African Chapters of TI. It is structured around six Components: regional network strengthening, anti-corruption solutions and knowledge, people engagement, public sector integrity, climate governance integrity and business sector integrity. The present position focuses on the People Engagement Component of the Regional Programme. The Component’s objectives are:

• Increased public understanding of, support for, and engagement in the fight against corruption, with a focus on the engagement of youth and women;
• Victims and witnesses of corruption in programme countries articulate and find solutions to their grievances.

The People Engagement Component of the Regional Programme will seek to implement the approach of TI’s global people engagement programme (as set out in TI’s new Strategy and its corresponding implementation plan; http://www.transparency.org/about_us/strategy_2015) at the regional and national level in Africa.

Main function:

Working under the supervision of the Africa Regional Programme Manager, the

Programme Coordinator coordinates the work flow, financial and administrative management of the Programme’s People Engagement Component and its activities, ensuring that agreed goals, best practice standards, donor obligations and TI-S regulations are met. S/he ensures that systems, procedures and approaches are effective, service-oriented and user-friendly, while ensuring that African Chapters of TI are actively encouraged and supported to develop their people engagement work. S/he is responsible for the timely implementation of the Component’s regional activities and for overseeing the implementation of the related activities implemented by the Chapters in the region.

Starting date: As soon as possible

Duration: Limited for 2 years with the possibility of extension

Location: TI-Secretariat, Berlin, Germany

Department: Africa Department

Reporting lines: Reports to the Regional Programme Manager

Job grade: 3

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all donor contractual obligations (financial management, fund transfer requests, procurement regulations, etc.) are met in a professional, transparent and timely manner.
• Prepare the Component’s financial and narrative reports for donors.
• Develop, maintain, coordinate and monitor the implementation of Component-wide work-plans, budgets, reporting cycles and information systems across TI-S.
• Develop and administer sub-grants and contracts with Chapters and external service providers (including financial management and results reporting), ensuring timely and cost effective delivery of results and activities.
• Implement regional activities and take responsibility for their success and outcomes.
• Manage consultants and experts providing input into the Component’s work.
• Ensure the smooth administrative execution of the People Engagement Component.
• Provide required support in the development of funding applications and negotiation of contracts.
• Any other tasks identified by the line manager necessary to ensure that the People Engagement Component is implemented successfully.

Knowledge, experience and skills:

• Undergraduate university degree or professional qualification in business administration, management, social science, public administration, economics, or another relevant Component issue
• 5+ years of project management experience with an International NGO or International Organisation, or Multinational Organisation with a demonstrated in depth knowledge on project management best practices
• Very strong language skills in English and French required; Portuguese an advantage
• Professional experience in the field of social/political activism and/or campaigning a distinct advantage
• Strong understanding of the Gender-approach or of women-empowerment approaches desirable
• Experience in the field of social accountability tools (e.g. social audits, communal development partnerships, etc.) a plus

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 to:

coordinatorafricajob@transparency.org

Deadline for applications is 22 April 2012.

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

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