TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL

the global coalition against corruption

GENERAL INFORMATION

Title of Tender: Expert on Corrupt Money Flows
Application Closing Date: 15 June 2026 - Close of Business
Contract Start/End Date: June 2026 to December 2026, with possibility of extension
Location of Work: Remote

BACKGROUND

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.

The Transparency International Secretariat (TI-S) in Berlin is seeking an expert on illicit financial flows to provide ongoing advisory and analytical support to its Corrupt Money Flows programme.

TI's Corrupt Money Flows programme works towards fighting financial secrecy, tackling the enablers of corrupt money flows, and holding those involved in the generation or movement of corrupt money flows to account.

In 2026, TI's work in this area is anchored in several major moments and processes, including the UK Illicit Finance Summit and follow-through in successor forums (G20, G7, the OGP); the transposition of the EU's anti-money laundering reforms (including the AMLD6 legitimate-interest access deadline in July); ongoing FATF mutual evaluation cycles and engagement with FATF standards on ownership transparency and designated non-financial business providers; jurisprudence at the Court of Justice of the European Union affecting beneficial ownership access; chapter-level advocacy in priority financial centres and EU member states; and assessments of gaps in the regulation and supervision of professional service providers.

To strengthen the technical depth and policy relevance of this work, TI-S seeks to engage an expert with broad and deep experience across the corrupt money flows agenda. The consultant will provide expert input to staff across the programme, drawing on their experience to inform research, advocacy and policy positions.

OBJECTIVES

The objective of this consultancy is to provide expert input across TI's Corrupt Money Flows programme, strengthening the analytical depth, technical accuracy and policy relevance of its work.

The consultant will provide expert support to TI-S staff on policy and research questions arising across the programme, including by reviewing draft materials in depth, advising on specific deliverables and policy issues through one-to-one and small-group discussions, and producing standalone analytical outputs where appropriate.

TASKS AND DELIVERABLES

The consultant will be engaged on a task-by-task basis, with the specific scope, level of effort and timelines of each engagement agreed in writing between TI-S and the consultant in line with programme needs and the consultant's availability.

Anticipated modes of work include:

  • In-depth review of TI materials. Close substantive review of work produced by TI-S staff and chapters, including draft research outputs, policy briefs, position papers, submissions to public consultations, blogs and other advocacy materials, going beyond peer review to surface nuance from an AML policy and evidence perspective.
  • One-to-one and small-group discussion with TI-S staff and chapters. Working sessions and brainstorms to guide the development of specific deliverables, shape positioning on emerging policy issues, and build staff capacity on technical questions.
  • Standalone analytical outputs where required. Targeted research and written deliverables on specific topics where the consultant's expertise is best placed to contribute, for example technical notes, contributions to TI's periodic policy reviews, or short analytical pieces in response to emerging developments.

Indicative areas of work over the consultancy period, drawn from TI's 2026 annual plan for the Corrupt Money Flows programme, include:

  • support to TI's engagement around the UK Illicit Finance Summit and its follow-through, including review of position and technical materials, and contributions to assessment of Summit outcomes and successor advocacy pathways (including G7, G20 and OGP);
  • support to TI's engagement with EU anti-money laundering reform, including the transposition of AMLD6, legitimate-interest access, and strategic response to relevant Court of Justice of the European Union judgments;
  • support to TI's advocacy on beneficial ownership transparency in priority financial centres, including through FATF mutual evaluation processes and engagement with chapter campaigns;
  • support to TI's engagement with FATF, including contributions to chapter guidance on FATF processes;
  • contributions to TI's periodic reviews of multilateral commitments on beneficial ownership transparency, including in relation to the G20.
  • support to TI's research and analysis of gaps in the regulation and supervision of professional service providers.

The exact mix of tasks and topics over the consultancy period will reflect emerging policy moments and TI-S's evolving needs.

The consultancy will run from June 2026 until December 2026, with the possibility of extension subject to funding, programme need and mutual interest. Specific deadlines for the delivery of each task will be agreed with the consultant.

All documents and feedback should be submitted in English, in electronic form, in accordance with the deadlines agreed with TI-S.

TI-S retains the sole rights with respect to the finalisation, distribution, dissemination and publication of the deliverables.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Candidates should have the following experience/qualifications:

  • Demonstrated professional experience working on anti-money laundering, beneficial ownership transparency, illicit finance and/or the role of professional enablers
  • Deep familiarity with the international AML/CFT policy architecture, including FATF standards and processes, the EU AML package, and beneficial ownership transparency regimes
  • Demonstrated track record of policy and/or academic outputs (publications, briefings, submissions) on relevant topics
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines and respond quickly to emerging policy developments
  • Strong understanding of civil society advocacy in multilateral and national policy processes

REMUNERATION AND COSTS

This consultancy is based on a non-exclusive, task-by-task arrangement. Transparency International is not obliged to assign a minimum volume of work, and the consultant is not obliged to accept any specific assignment.

Candidates are expected to provide Standard Rates per hour in Euro, as gross inclusive of taxes and other charges.

Candidates who are based in Germany and do not charge German VAT must confirm their small entrepreneur status.

Please note that remuneration will be limited to these standard rates included in the proposals.

Transparency International e.V. (Secretariat), (TI-S) is registered as a Business Entity in Germany with VAT identification number DE273612486.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates are asked to submit the following documents in support of their application:

  • CV or Company Name (including address, and registration/VAT number if applicable)
  • Portfolio (link to website or PDF)
  • List of standard remuneration rates per hour in euro (as per above)

Applications that will not include the aforementioned documents will not be considered.

Please indicate "Expert on Corrupt Money Flows" in the subject line of your email application.

Applications should be sent in English by email to corruptmoneyflows@transparency.org] by close of business on 15 June 2026.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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.

Selection of candidates 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.

Data protection

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