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The Transparency International Secretariat is currently seeking a Research Coordinator (m/f/d) to conduct and coordinate research to support TI’s strategic priority of combatting corrupt money flows. The Research Coordinator will more specifically contribute to a project focused on advancing this agenda in the European Union’s (EU) Southern Neighbourhood (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan, Israel).
The “Transparency Now: Strengthening Anti-Corruption Efforts in the EU Southern Neighbourhood” project is funded by the European Commission and implemented jointly with the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI). It aims at strengthening the prevention, reporting, investigation and prosecution of acts of cross-border corruption, facilitating the seizure and confiscation of assets and supporting the establishment of effective asset recovery mechanisms in the EU Southern Neighbourhood countries. As part of this agenda, the Research Coordinator will be responsible for compiling a report on preventing and prosecuting cross-border corruption and improving the seizure and confiscation of assets linked to corruption with the view to providing recommendations for policy change in the EU Southern Neighbourhood. They will also provide expert technical advice to policymakers in drafting of policies aimed at preventing acts of corruption such as policies to incentivise ethical conduct and the reporting of corruption, policies to strengthen administrative sanctions against those involved in unethical conduct, policies on strengthening financial disclosure systems, as well as the sanctioning mechanisms.
The role requires a highly motivated researcher with expertise in anti-corruption, anti-money laundering and illicit financial flows to (1) conduct and coordinate research activities on cross-border corruption, asset recovery and illicit financial flows, (2) provide technical advice and (3) support the development of policy recommendations and the dissemination of findings in relevant fora to meet the objectives of the project. The Research and Policy Coordinator will also support the establishment of dialogue spaces within the TI Movement and with relevant partners to exchange knowledge, solutions and good practices related to anti-corruption, illicit financial flows, asset recovery and their connection with inequality reduction in the target region.
The position is currently estimated to start in October 2024 for 18 months.
OVERVIEW OF KEY DIMENSIONS
Role Purpose: The Research and Policy Coordinator will conduct and coordinate research activities on cross-border corruption and illicit financial flows, provide technical assistance, support the development of policy recommendations and the dissemination of findings in relevant fora to meet the objectives of the project
Team: Research and Knowledge
Reporting Line: Head of Research and Knowledge
Salary Band: salary according to TI-S internal salary structure; for this position corresponding to band PF2 a salary starting EUR 42,000.00 gross per year depending on relevant experience
Starting Date: Immediately
Contract Duration: Currently we can offer an employment contract limited for a duration of 18 months
Working Hours: full time [100%; 40 hours per week]
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE ROLE
Based in the Research and Knowledge Team, and in close collaboration with the Policy and Advocacy and Global Movement teams, the Research Coordinator will:
In order to succeed in this role, candidates will need to meet the following:
Joining the Transparency International Secretariat candidates can expect:
Staff at TI-S enjoy a competitive compensation & benefits package designed for staff well-being and work life balance, incl.:
Location: Transparency International Secretariat (TI-S), Berlin – with some international travel
Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV and cover letter in English, merged into one PDF file, via the online recruitment system clicking on the button ‘Apply Online’.
Closing date for applications is extended until Wednesday, September 11th.
Only applications duly completed and received through the online recruitment system will be considered.
Transparency International is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where diversity is valued and where there is equality of opportunity. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and therefore welcome and strongly encourage applications from qualified candidates of all regions, countries, cultures and backgrounds. Existing permission to work in Germany is not a selection criterion and TI-S supports successful candidates in the process for applying for a work permit, if needed and eligible.
Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis and we do not discriminate on the basis of national origin, race, colour or ethnic background, religious belief, sex, gender identity and expression or sexual orientation, marital or family status, age or ability. We kindly ask applicants to refrain from including in their application information relating to the above as well as from attaching photos.
Please note that Transparency International does not charge any fees at any stage of its recruitment and selection process (whether at application, processing, testing, interviewing, traveling or otherwise), nor does Transparency International require or need to know any information relating to the bank account details of applicants. Transparency International will also not ask you to join any group or account on social media or elsewhere.