Research Advisor (mfd)

Based in the Research & Knowledge Team and reporting to the Research Manager the Research Advisor will:

• Produce demand-driven (predominantly desk-based) research in a timely manner in response to requests from development practitioners on a wide range of corruption-related topics. Relevant outputs include literature reviews rapid evidence reviews sector and country analyses.
• Develop thematic overviews of good governance and anti-corruption measures in key sectors for public investment such as energy transport health and education. Relevant outputs include topic guides good practice case studies toolkits and sector-specific guidance on corruption risk management.
• Contribute to the development of anti-corruption training material for development practitioners. Relevant outputs include capacity building development of curriculum training syllabus and seminar materials.
• Present key findings and insights to development practitioners to inform policy dialogues and programmatic decision making.
• Support in-country events and dialogues to contextualise corruption prevention strategies to local realities.
• Help with knowledge management and sharing across relevant communities of practice. Specifically identify and mobilise additional sources of thematic and local expertise. Promote and disseminate outputs through various platforms channels and outreach activities (e.g. blogs social media workshops and conferences).
• Stay abreast of developments relating to corruption prevention in development assistance and liaise regularly with development partners.
• Generate ideas develop concept notes/proposals and activities that are aligned with organisational priorities.
• Contribute to day-to-day work implementation including work planning budget management monitoring and reporting ensuring that all phases are consistent with the design and delivery schedule and internal processes and procedures.

In order to succeed in this role candidates will need to meet the following:

• University degree in a relevant field of the social sciences such as political science sociology economics public administration or a related field with an emphasis on research.
• 8 years of relevant professional experience in social science research and/or development assistance with a track record of producing operationally and policy relevant research.
• Strong qualitative research skills are required particularly in relation to desk research interviews and case studies. Familiarity with political economy analysis especially in development settings would be beneficial.
• Expertise in governance and anti-corruption is required. Specific knowledge of corruption risk management approaches is an advantage.
• Experience working in the field of development assistance is desirable particularly valuable if related to large donor investments in sectors such as energy transport health and education.
• Experience in developing providing training and/or technical assistance would be beneficial.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure manage priorities and deliver to tight timelines.
• Solid writing editing and communication skills.
• Professional language proficiency in written and spoken English additional languages (in particular French Spanish or Arabic) an asset.
• Proven commitment to social justice issues and the values of Transparency International.

StaffatTI-Senjoyacompetitivecompensation&benefitspackagedesignedforstaffwell-beingandworklifebalanceincl.:

• A relocation package incl. sponsorship of work permit if needed and eligible.
• Financial contribution to German language classes.
• Generous time off with 30 days of annual leave per year and flexible working times around core hours.
• Remote-hybrid working model from within Germany.
• The possibility of Work from Abroad for periods of time (currently for up to 10 working days at a time for a maximum of 20 working days per calendar year).
• Friday afternoons alternately free or meeting-free during the summer months.
• Restaurant Checkswith plenty of options nearby the office for reduced prices for meals.
• Reduced membership fees withUrban Sports Club.
• Mental wellbeing and counselling support byOpenUp.
• A centrally located office in a vibrant metropolitan city with excellent public transportation connectivity at the river Spree.