Research Coordinator – Anti-Corruption Enforcement & Justice (mfd)

The Transparency International Secretariat (TIS) is currently seeking a Research Coordinator Anti-Corruption Enforcement and Justice to join the Research & Knowledge Team and contribute to the implementation of projects supporting TI 2030 strategic commitment to hold power to account for the common good

TI is part of the Horizonfunded RADAR consortium (Resisting Authoritarianism through Democratic Action and Resilience) a comparative and interdisciplinary project examining how autocratic practices emerge and how democratic actors can counter them. Within this consortium Transparency International will deliver qualitative research focusing on anti-corruption enforcement justice and judicial integrity including the misuse of corruption and anti-corruption measures to undermine the judiciary as well as strategies that strengthen judicial resilience.

The Research Coordinator Anti-Corruption Enforcement and Justice will conduct qualitative research produce case studies coordinate the daytoday implementation of research activities and support methodological coherence and research quality assurance across consortium partners. The role is accountable for projectlevel delivery ensuring that research activities outputs timelines and quality standards are met in line with agreed research designs donor requirements and TIS processes.

The role operates within agreed research frameworks and organisational priorities and does not hold longterm strategic or thematic ownership.

Role Purpose: The Research Coordinator AntiCorruption Enforcement and Justice will develop a theoretical framework on how corruption and anticorruption are used to undermine the judiciary and based on this framework will conduct and draft comparative qualitative case studies across multiple countries as well as a research monograph synthesising the findings. The role also coordinates projectlevel research activities and supports methodological coherence and research quality assurance across consortium partners ensuring timely and highquality delivery in line with agreed research designs donor requirements and TIS processes.

Team: Research & Knowledge Team.

Reporting Line: Head of Research & Knowledge.

Starting Date: November 2026.

Contract Duration: From November 2026 to June 2028 20 months.

Band: According to TIS internal salary structure; this position is aligned with band PF2 with a salary range of EUR 42.00059.000 gross per year. Final salary placement will be determined based on the number of years of relevant professional experience.

Working Hours: full time 100%; 40 hours per week.

Location: Transparency International Secretariat (TI-S) Berlin/Germany.

Research and Knowledge Production

• Develop and apply qualitative research frameworks to produce comparative case studies ensuring methodological consistency across research outputs and consortium contributions.

• Conduct qualitative research on corruption anticorruption enforcement and judicial manipulation including desk research comparative analysis and process tracing.

• Develop case studies analytical papers monographs and other research outputs through drafting reviewing and editing content.

• Compile synthesise and analyse findings from multiple sources into coherent policyrelevant research products.

• Conduct research on judicial resilience and litigation strategies used by civil society and democratic actors to counter authoritarian or kleptocratic practices.

Research Coordination and Implementation

• Implement assigned research activities related to anticorruption enforcement justice and judicial integrity including conducting primary qualitative research while coordinating with consortium partners to ensure alignment with agreed research designs workplans and timelines.

• Coordinate and provide quality assurance for research conducted by an academic partner including review of methodologies interim outputs and final deliverables.

• Monitor research progress across assigned work packages identify risks or delays and propose practical solutions to ensure timely and highquality delivery.

Project and Process Management

• Support work planning coordination monitoring and reporting in line with TIS procedures and donor requirements.

• Coordinate inputs to researchrelated and narrative reporting ensuring accuracy consistency and quality.

• Collaborate with Finance and project colleagues to support budget monitoring and forecasting related to assigned research activities.

Stakeholder Engagement and Representation

• Liaise regularly with consortium partners academic institutions and internal stakeholders to ensure effective coordination and information flow.

• Prepare and organise researchrelated meetings workshops and events including documentation before and after events.

• When required represent Transparency International in projectrelated meetings workshops or fora within the scope of the role.

Knowledge Sharing and Team Contribution

• Disseminate research outputs through blogs briefings presentations workshops and other knowledgesharing formats.

• Stay abreast of developments related to AC enforcement justice judicial integrity and authoritarian practices to inform ongoing work.

• Contribute proactively and flexibly to the overall functioning of the Research & Knowledge Team.

Experience and Qualifications

• University degree in political science law sociology public administration or a related social science discipline with a strong research component.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in applied social science legal or policy research.

• Demonstrated experience coordinating research activities in multicountry collaborative or donorfunded projects.

• Experience conducting qualitative research including methodologies such as process tracing comparative case studies and key informant interviews.

• Demonstrable familiarity with the topics of judicial integrity anti-corruption and/or autocratisation is highly desirable.

• Experience working with or coordinating external research partners including academic institutions is a strong asset.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong research design analytical drafting and editing skills with a high level of attention to quality control.

• Proven organisational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks stakeholders and deadlines.

• Ability to analyse information identify issues and propose practical projectlevel solutions.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and institutions.

• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English; additional languages are an asset.

By 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 in the field of anti-corruption united by the desire to curb corruption and achieve meaningful impact.

• an inspiring stimulating dynamic flexible and international working environment with peers representing 45 different nationalities and Getting Things Done (GTD) approach to work.

• 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.

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 andeligible.

• financial contribution to Germanlanguage classes.

• generous time off with 30 days of annual leave per year and flexible working times around corehours.

• remote-hybridworking model from within Germany.

• the possibility of Work from Abroad for periods of time (currently for up to 30 working days per calendar year).

• Friday afternoonsare alternativelyfree or meeting-free during the summer months.

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Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV and cover letter in English merged into one PDF file via our TI website clicking on the vacant position and the button Apply Online:

Closing date for applications is 24.06.2026 12:00 pm CEST.

Only applications duly completed and received through the online recruitment system will be considered.

The Transparency International Secretariat is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where diversity is valued and where there is equality of opportunity. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and therefore welcome applications from qualified candidates of all regions countries cultures and backgrounds. Existing permission to work in Germany is not a selection criterion and TI-S supports successful candidates in the process for applying for a work permit if needed.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis and we do not discriminate on the basis of national origin race colour or ethnic background religious belief sex gender identity and expression or sexual orientation marital or family status age or ability. We kindly ask applicants to refrain from including in their application information relating to the above as well as from attaching photos.

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