Policy Advisor, Development Investments (mfd)

The Transparency International Secretariat (TI-S) is seeking a full-time Policy Advisor (m/f/d) to join the Policy & Advocacy Team to provide anti-corruption advisory policy services to development practitioners. Please note that this role is expected to begin in early 2026 and the opening is still subject to funding being confirmed.

The Policy and Advocacy Team leads the organisations development of policy and advocacy positions representation of Transparency International at international fora and towards key stakeholders and cooperation with TI National chapters on shared global thematic priorities. This position is envisioned to provide expert technical guidance and will not be actively involved in advocacy efforts.

The Policy Advisor on Development Investments will guide and provide advisory services to development practitioners to support them to integrate uphold and monitor anti-corruption measures in their operations. This will involve providing expert technical guidance on anti-corruption measures to help practitioners ensure that development assistance is used with integrity reaches the right beneficiaries and does no harm.

OVERVIEW OF KEY DIMENSION

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

• Post-graduate university degree in a relevant field of the social sciences such as political science sociology economics public administration or a related field.
• 7 years of relevant professional experience in an international NGO thinktank or international organisation with demonstrated in-depth knowledge of research/ advocacy with a track record of producing operationally and policy relevant outputs.
• Expertise in governance and anti-corruption. Specific knowledge of corruption in development investments 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 with and/or a good understanding of capacity development concepts and processes an advantage.
• Demonstrated past engagement in processes that resulted in or contributed to positive changes in global (and local) frameworks and policies an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage multi-stakeholders make use of prior contacts and networks stimulate and shape partnerships networks and coalitions.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to effectively manage projects in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Results orientation resilience and tenacity with the ability to work under pressure in a collaborative setting.
• Professional language proficiency in written and spoken English additional languages (in particular French or Spanish) are an asset.
• Commitment to the values and principles of Transparency International.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV and cover letter in English merged into one PDF file via theonline recruitment systemclicking on the button Apply Online.

Closing date for external applications is November 26 2025 at 15:30 PM CET.

Please note that the application collection process usually takes up to three weeks.
If your profile successfully matches the role requirements you can expect to hear from us within three to four weeks from the date of your application.

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

Transparency International 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.

DISCLAIMER

Please note that Transparency International does not charge any fees at any stage of its recruitment and selection process (whether at application processing testing interviewing traveling or otherwise)nor does Transparency International require or need to know any information relating to the bank account details of applicants. Transparency International will also not ask you to join any group or account on social media or elsewhere.

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