Assistant Research Coordinator, Research and Knowledge Group

Transparency International

Berlin, Germany

The Research Department at the Transparency International-Secretariat develops and implements cutting-edge research tools on corruption, accountability and transparency as well as supports the wider TI movement in its evidence-based advocacy work. The Assistant Research Coordinator will offer general administrative and research support to the Research team with a focus on background research, internet-based search assignments, report review/editing and quantitative data analysis.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Support the National Integrity System Assessments with review of draft reports and background research;
Support the GATEway project with internet scan for (anti-)corruption assessment tools, codifyng and data inputing;
Support TI’s Global Measurement Tools (Corruption Perception Index, Bribe Payers Index, Global Corruption Barometer) with background research on data sources, compiling of relevant data and other relevant tasks;
Conduct background research and scoping studies on emerging corruption and integrity issues;
Review, clean and analyse quantitative datasets on corruption;
Work on visualization and presentation of quantitative as well as qualitative data;
Provide administrative assistance to the research team (e.g. processing payments; budget review).

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

Advanced degree in relevant field (e.g. Development Studies, Economics, Political Science, Sociology);
Experience in quantitative data analysis;
Some knowledge of current anti-corruption discourse, policies and international developments;
Good research and English-language writing skills; editing experience preferred;
Some experience in working/volunteering for an organisation, particularly an NGO;
Foreign language skills a plus, particularly Spanish;
Ability to work in a team as well as independently;
Strong computer skills (Microsoft office, SPSS or STATA).

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