Director of Communications and Public Outreach - Transparency International

Transparency International (TI) is the global civil society organisation leading the fight against corruption. Through more than 100 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.

Main function: The Director of Communications and Public Outreach leads and develops TI’s global communications, in support of TI Strategy, relying on innovative online approaches, and leading and managing the Communications Department staff and budget. S/he articulates and promotes the Movement’s actions, programmes, research and campaigns, and enhances and protects the TI brand. S/he develops TI’s global supporters’ base and fundraising from the public.

Starting date: January 2015

Duration: limited for 2 years, with the possibility of extension

Location: TI-Secretariat, Berlin, Germany

Department: Communications

Reporting lines: Group Director External Relations

Job grade:V

Responsibilities:

• Lead, develop and implement TI’s communications and effectively promote TI’s profile and brand at global level
• In cooperation with other relevant departments from the TI Secretariat, assist Chapters in effectively managing their strategic communications needs and their capacity for fundraising from the public
• Lead and oversee TI’s outreach online capacity and digital engagement with the public
• Lead and effectively line manage and support the Communications Department staff and budget and implement staff review and development processes
• Lead and develop the TI global supporters’ base and global fundraising from the public
• Lead TI’s editorial committee
• Streamline communications across the TI Secretariat and the Movement through professionalization of messaging and, in cooperation with the TI ICT committee, develop new techniques and online tools

Knowledge, experience and skills:

• Graduate or undergraduate degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Political Science, and/or International Affairs
• Minimum of 15 years of practical experience in communications/marketing with at least 10 years of proven track record at a senior level, leading and managing staff in an international setting
• Demonstrable experience in fundraising from the public and digital engagement
• Understanding of current best practices in online communications
• Combination of strategic thinking and hands-on application to get results under deadline and within budgets
• Political awareness and ability to handle sensitive issues with diplomacy in many different cultural settings
• Ability to provide inspiring leadership and effective management
• Effective communicator in written and spoken English (to native speaker standard), excellent writing and editing skills are essential
• Experience as a spokesperson an advantage
• Knowledge of and interest in corruption, governance and development issues
• Commitment to Transparency International’s values

Other information about the post and the location:
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 learn more about Transparency International, visit our website at www.transparency.org

How to apply:

Qualified candidates should submit, preferably via email, a cover letter, mentioning the origin of the application (RELIEFWEB), and CV in English to:

communicationsdirectorjob@transparency.org

Deadline for applications is 11 November 2014.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Telephone interviews with short-listed candidates are scheduled to be conducted in the week commencing 17 November 2014. Personal interviews with successful candidates are planned to take place in Berlin in the week commencing 15 December 2014.

Transparency International is an equal opportunity employer.