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Transparency International

Project Associate, Africa Projects (m/f/d)

Berlin

FULL TIME

August 28, 2024

Project Associate, Africa Projects (m/f/d) ABOUT THE ROLE
The Transparency International Secretariat is currently seeking a Project Associate (m/f/d) to join the Projects Team to work on new and ongoing projects, with a strong focus on supporting the implementation of two African regional projects: the Stopping Impunity for Corruption through Enhanced Accountability (SICEA) project, funded by the US Department of State and the Inclusive Service Delivery Africa (ISDA) project, funded by Global Affairs Canada.
OVERVIEW OF KEY DIMENSIONS
Role Purpose: The Project Associate is responsible for helping to coordinate the start-up, workflow, monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL), partner reporting, administrative management and design of new and ongoing projects and ensuring that agreed-upon goals, best practice standards, donor obligations and TI-S regulations are met regarding project implementation and MEL by TI-S and partners.
Team: Projects
Reporting Line: Sub-Team Lead, Regional Initiatives (Africa and Asia Pacific)
Salary Band: for this position corresponding to band PF1 a salary starting EUR 35,175.00 gross per year depending on relevant experience
Starting Date: As soon as possible
Contract Duration: 1 year with possibility of extension depending on the outcomes of the ongoing fundraising
Working Hours: full time [100%; 40 hours per week]
Location: Transparency International Secretariat (TI-S), Berlin
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE
Based on the Projects Team, the Project Associate (m/f/d) will:

Proactively support day-to-day project implementation of projects in the Projects Team, ensuring consistency with TI-S processes, procedures and best practice standards
Strive for high-quality outputs and the greatest possible impact of project activities to advance the anti-corruption agenda in relevant countries
Work in close collaboration and ensure ongoing communication with project partners in relevant regions, particularly in relation to ensuring high-quality and consistent standards of monitoring data and donor reporting
Support project leads and partners to monitor and evaluate project/programme advocacy interventions and impact, plan advocacy interventions and research and communication/outreach activities, and share knowledge and experience across activities
Contribute to reviewing periodic narrative and financial reports received from chapters, ensuring they adhere to project guidelines. Support chapters in enhancing their reporting quality and follow-up to ensure timely submission of reports that meet the required standards
Ensure high quality and consistent MEL data collection, analysis, and reporting, and strengthen gender and inclusion mainstreaming activities while ensuring that the project MEL aligns with the organisational MEL standards and systems
Assist in the development of learning products and the organisation of learning events at the project level based on MEL findings
Support the preparation of project outputs, including narrative/accountability reports, training, events, presentations, publications, communications materials, web content, etc.
Support the organisation of events/meetings and related logistics; contribute to appropriate information management, including preparing documentation before and after events
Support the financial administration and compliance of the project (monitoring budgets, contracting partners and consultants, organising funding transfers, reimbursements, invoices, etc.)
Respond to requests for information, researching to provide sufficient responses or escalating where needed
Support the coordination of work and information flow between the project and other internal teams (e.g. Finance, Policy & Advocacy, Global Movement, Communications, Research), ensuring process integrity, as well as coordinating regular updates within the team
Contribute to the overall functioning of the team by providing proactive and ad hoc support where necessary and undertake administrative tasks related to the start-up of new projects or the day-to-day operational running of project work as required

CANDIDATE PROFILE
In order to succeed in this role, candidates will need to meet the following:

University degree in social sciences, administration, journalism, economics, management, or another relevant field
2+ years of relevant experience - preferably with an International NGO or International Organisation - working on project management, budget/financial monitoring and MEL support or related, in a multi-country delivery context (essential)
Experience with donor-funded projects in the civil society field and donor rules and regulations, including experience in supporting MEL and impact reporting (essential)
Knowledge of, or considerable interest in, the work of Transparency International and the field of anti-corruption
Experience with supporting outcome harvesting-based MEL approaches an advantage
Experience with supporting/strengthening gender and inclusion mainstreaming in project implementation
Experience in organising major events with diverse international partners, in-person and remote, and meetings and workshops with project partners to support the development and roll-out of project MEL frameworks and processes
Excellent organisational and financial skills and ability to effectively support projects in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and work flexibly across projects as needed
Results orientation, resilience and tenacity with the ability to work under pressure in a collaborative setting, with exceptional attention to detail and high-quality standards of data task delivery
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and network effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
Excellent oral and written communication in both English and French is essential; additional languages are an advantage
African regional experience a distinct advantage
Prior donor experience with the US Department of State and/or Global Affairs Canada grant support a distinct advantage
Strong interpersonal, teamwork and intercultural communication skills, particularly in distance communication
Commitment to the values and principles of Transparency International

WHAT WE OFFER

Joining the Transparency International Secretariat candidates can expect:

the opportunity to become part of the global movement against corruption and make a positive contribution to the work of TI in the field of transparency and accountability working on a wide range of relevant and challenging issues
a role with purpose, working in a team of engaged and enthusiastic experts in the field of anti-corruption, driven and united by the desire to fight corruption and achieve significant and large-scale replicable impact
a dynamic, flexible and international working environment with peers representing 45+ different nationalities
a high degree of collaboration and autonomy in a lean and agile organisation with streamlined decision-making processes and a shared leadership culture with servant leadership philosophy
opportunities to learn and grow, including regular Show & Tell meetings and visits by external experts

Staff at TI-S enjoy a competitive compensation & benefits package designed for staff well-being and work life balance, incl.:

financial contribution to German language classes
generous time off with 30 days of annual leave per year and flexible working times around core hours
Remote-hybrid working model from within Germany
the possibility of Work from Abroad for periods of time (currently for up to 10 working days at a time for a maximum of 20 working days per calendar year)
Friday afternoons alternately free or meeting-free during the summer months
Pluxee Restraurant Checks with plenty of options nearby the office for reduced prices for meals
reduced membership fees with Urban Sports Club
Mental wellbeing and counselling support by Open Up
a centrally located office in a vibrant metropolitan city with excellent public transportation connectivity at the river Spree

HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV and cover letter in English, merged into one PDF file, via our TI website Career Opportunities - Transparency.org clicking on the vacant position and the button ‘Apply Online’
Closing date for internal applications is Monday, 26 August, 10 am
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 applications from qualified candidates of all regions, countries, cultures and backgrounds.
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.
DISCLAIMER
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.
FURTHER INFORMATION
To learn more about Transparency International please visit our website and follow us on social media:
Website: https://www.transparency.org
Twitter: https://twitter.com/anticorruption
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/transparency-international/
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