ABOUT THE ROLE
The Transparency International Secretariat is currently seeking a Temporary Part-Time Assistant, Strategy and MEL.
At Transparency International we are committed to working towards greater transparency, accountability and integrity, including in our own work. The Strategy and MEL team is responsible to ensure that results are demonstrated and learning is consolidated in order to improve organisational performance and anti-corruption impact. Further, the role of the team is to lead the organisational and strategic planning processes and the design, development and implementation of the TI Movement-wide monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) system. The team also provides technical expertise on MEL framework design and implementation to TI’s programmes, projects and services throughout the TI Secretariat (TI-S), as well as builds the capacity of TI-S and National Chapter staff on MEL framework design and use.
OVERVIEW OF KEY DIMENSIONS
Role Purpose: The Temporary Part-Time Assistant, Strategy and MEL provides general administrative and coordination support in day-to-day operations of the Strategy and MEL function.
Team: Strategy and MEL / CEO Office
Salary: MidiJob (up to EUR 1300 per month max.)
Starting Date: as soon as possible
Contract Duration: Currently we can offer an employment contract (MidiJob) limited until August 31, 2022.
Working Hours: part time; 20-30 hours per week (MidiJob)
Location: Transparency International Secretariat (TI-S), Berlin, Germany
Job ID: TIS-SMEL-012022
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE ROLE
Based in the Strategy and MEL Team, the Temporary Part-Time Assistant will:
- Provide general support in day-to-day operations of the Strategy and MEL function
- Support the Strategy & MEL team’s work and information flow across the TI Secretariat and the Movement
- Support information management for the team, including maintaining up to date, organised and accurate filing systems
- Support the team on implementing leaner, more efficient, and better monitoring and evaluation processes and systems whenever needed
- Assist in gathering planning and reporting data to improve accountability and evidence-based learning
- Provide assistance in the logistical set-up of meetings and events, e.g. capacity-building activities (remote and on-site)
- Contribute to the overall functioning of the team by providing ad-hoc support as needed
CANDIDATE PROFILE
In order to succeed in this role, candidates will need to meet the following:
- Background in administration, management, MEL, communication, compliance, and/or other related fields
- First relevant experience in an international organisational context working on administrative support, project management, monitoring, evaluation and learning, communications or related
- First experience of knowledge management, project management and/or management of events (remote and in-person)
- Knowledge of monitoring, evaluation and learning and/or organisational and capacity development an advantage
- Solid IT literacy in MS Office and Outlook and ability to learn quickly the use of other software or systems
- Good communication and relationship management skills working collaboratively across stakeholders at all levels
- Business fluency in English required; additional languages, in particular French, Spanish and/or Arabic, an asset
- Strong organisational and time management skills and ability to effectively manage priorities and competing demands coordinating closely with colleagues and seeking counsel when needed
- Good analytical skills and the ability to produce accurate documentation with attention to detail
- Highly developed team work and intercultural communication skills
- Interest in anti-corruption work and 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 colleagues experts in the field of anti-corruption and 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 flat hierarchies, 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.:
- a relocation package incl. sponsorship of work permit if needed and financial contribution to German language classes
- generous time off with 30 days of annual leave per year and flexible working times around core hours
- 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), currently being piloted in an ongoing effort to increase virtualisation of work and foster highly collaborative remote work using MS Teams throughout the organisation
- organisational access to the employee assistance programme PME offering support in various areas incl. well-being
- Sodexo Restaurant Checks with plenty of options nearby the office for reduced prices for meals
- selection of fruits and hot drinks, summer and winter parties, and ‚Social Fridays’ with complimentary snacks and drinks
- free health sessions (e.g. back pain prevention) as well as reduced membership fees with Urban Sports Club
- a centrally located office in a vibrant metropolitan city with excellent public transportation connectivity at the river Spree