Transparency International’s Secretariat in Berlin offers six-month internships with focus on Campaigns and Advocacy with the starting dates in April and October 2011.
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. TI’s global network of chapters and contacts use advocacy campaigns to lobby governments to implement anti-corruption reforms.
TI’s advocacy has three broad goals:
- EXTERNAL to TI-S - Advocating to strategically influence key stakeholders at the international, regional and national level in the fight against corruption.
- INTERNAL to TI-S - Facilitating the development of internal TI-S strategies, organizational partnerships and resources (internal understanding and skills supported by materials and training) to create culture change within TI towards an advocacy orientation.
- BROADER TI MOVEMENT - Building a network of individuals with the capacity to plan, implement and monitor advocacy among TI National movement. Training TI members in Europe, Africa and Asia-Pacific in workshops conducted on specific anti-corruption projects.
Description of Internship
Duration: Six months (full time);
Starting Dates: April 2011 and October 2011;
Remuneration: EUR 400 per month;
Location: Berlin, Germany.
Key responsibilities:
- Assisting with the implementation of a number of specific advocacy skill building projects, including with TI-S regional programmes or special projects.
- Liaising with contact groups and National Chapters on advocacy and the TI Global Campaign;
- Assisting the security programme, which advocates for the protection of anti corruption advocates, as necessary;
- Assisting the programme doing outreach to international institutions such as the G8 and the G20
- Various administrative and budget management tasks.
Knowledge, experience and skills:
- Excellent knowledge of English (written and spoken) is a requirement; a working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is a strong asset.
- Excellent administration and office management skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Experience in campaigning, activism and/or journalism
- Some knowledge of, and considerable interest in, the work of TI and the field of anti-corruption (required);
How to apply:
Interested candidates should send a one page cover letter and CV, preferably by email, to: advocacyinternship@transparency.org
The closing date for the April internship is 31 March 2011.
The closing date for the October internship is 27 May 2011.
Please indicate in the cover letter whether you are interested in the April or the October internship, or in both.
Kindly note that a valid work permit for Germany is required and that interns must take out their own health insurance before starting the internship.
Students of the German universities must submit a confirmation of enrolment.
Transparency International is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about Transparency International visit our website at www.transparency.org
For more information on internships please see the TI Internship Guidelines posted at: http://www.transparency.org/contact_us/work
We thank all applicants for their interest in this internship. Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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