Communications and Advocacy Programme Coordinator: Climate Governance Programme

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

TI’s Climate Governance Programme aims to promote better transparency, accountability, and integrity in decision-making processes and operations of climate financing institutions and mechanisms. The programme will look at corruption risks in climate change finance. It aims to enable climate governance stakeholders to support the development and implementation of global and national climate policies and will build on TI’s anti-corruption experience and tools.

The first phase of the programme aims (1) to map and assess the transparency, accountability, integrity and independence of climate finance institutions and mechanisms globally and nationally, (2) to produce an e-learning tool to help develop the capacities of local climate governance stakeholders including business and civil society, (3) to support and facilitate the development of global and local climate governance networks, (4) to provide research-based advocacy as inputs and contributions to climate policy development. In the initial phase the programme will be implemented in six pilot countries: Bangladesh, Dominican Republic, Kenya, Maldives, Peru and Mexico.

To help implement the new Project, TI seeks a Communications and Advocacy Programme Coordinator. This position requires analysis and experience in the climate change field as well as strong online and communication skills. We are also looking for someone with good training and presentation skills to present TI’s position on climate governance both inside and outside the TI movement.

Job Title: Communications and Advocacy Coordinator, Climate Governance; Full-time position (Limited-term contract, ending April 2013)

Main functions: Programme communications, advocacy and network coordination

Department: Programmes Department

Reporting lines: Reports to the Climate Programme Manager

Location: TI-Secretariat Berlin, Germany, with some international travel

Starting date: As soon as possible, latest 1st July 2011

Key responsibilities:

• Organising, coordinating and evaluating TI’s climate governance and outreach and advocacy activities.
• Preparing press releases, speeches, articles and op-eds and other external communications (such as written interventions or policy/working papers) based on the project actions and achievements
• Tracking, monitoring and reporting on new developments in climate governance and associated events
• Supporting the design, operation and management of Global Climate Governance network an communities of Practice around specific knowledge areas and integrating local networks of partners into the network
• Coordinating the Programme’s e-learning based capacity building work. This involves supporting the development, pilot and improvement of the planned e-learning course and providing online support and e-learning resources to National Climate Governance networks
• Coordinating the wiki-style climate finance governance mapping and assessment research to ensure quality and usefulness of information.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

• University degree
• Journalistic experience: At least two years of work experience related to journalism and communication, as a press/media officer in an international NGO or in the financial, private or public sector
• Experience related to knowledge management, e-learning tools and/or online network management, preferred.
• General knowledge of climate finance, climate governance and development issues. Knowledge of and interest in corruption and governance issues.
• Excellent creative/journalistic writing skills, and creative approach to communications.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communications in English.
• Fluency in Spanish would be a distinct advantage.
• Dynamic self starter; highly motivated, comfortable in taking initiative and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Easy-going nature, with ability to perform as part of a team under pressure.
• Willingness to travel.

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: climateadvocacycomsjob@transparency.org

Deadline for applications: 22 April 2011. Applications received by this date will take priority; however, late applications will be considered if the position has not been filled.

The subject line should include your full name and the job title.

Please label the application documents as follows:

• Lastname_Firstname_CGCommunicationsCoordinator_Letter
• Lastname_Firstname_CGCommunicationsCoordinator_CV

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted. The final selection process will involve timed performance tests and interviews.

Transparency International is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about Transparency International, visit our website at www.transparency.org