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Regional Officer – Central 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 information

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 and the expansion of TI work and presence in Central Africa.

Main function:

Working under the supervision of the Regional Director, the Regional Officer is responsible for strengthening TI’s presence, reputation and impact in assigned countries for which s/he is the primary contact. In assigned countries, s/he supports Chapters’ work at national level, monitors political developments and reputational risks, coordinates capacity development and advocacy interventions, and ensures implementation of the Accreditation Policy.

Starting date:

As soon as possible

Duration:

limited for 2 years with the possibility of extension

Location:

TI-Secretariat, Berlin, Germany

Department:

Africa

Reporting lines:

Regional Director

Job grade:

2


Responsibilities:

  • Monitor the political situation, anti-corruption developments, reputational risks and media opportunities in Central Africa to provide timely information to the Regional Director, Regional Programme Manager, Programme Coordinators, Rapid Response Unit, SAFE Unit, and Communication Department - and to provide locally relevant anti-corruption insights to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Support assigned Chapters’ national level advocacy work while responding to direct enquiries from individuals.
  • Facilitate the provision of TI-S Key Support Services to assigned Chapters.
  • Support assigned Chapters with capacity building and fundraising for new local projects.
  • Coordinate in assigned Chapters activities related to capacity development, citizen engagement, knowledge exchange, and governance support.
  • Work with Regional Director to identify potential new TI Chapters and partners.

Knowledge, experience and skills:

  • Undergraduate university degree or professional qualification in social science, public policy or administration, journalism, international law, economics, management, or another relevant field.
  • 2/3+ 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 and French; working knowledge of Spanish and 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.

Other information about the post and location:
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:

regionalofficercentralafricajob@transparency.org

Deadline for applications is 30 April 2012.

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