GENERAL INFORMATION
Title of Consultancy: Young Journalist Editor IACC
Application Closing Date: 27 July 2026
Consultancy Start and End Date: 15 August 2026
Location of Consultancy: remote, with travel to the Dominican Republic
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 experienced and highly skilled professional with leadership qualities, experience working with media and young people to coordinate the crew of selected young journalists that are on scholarship by TI to engage in thematic sessions during the International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC) that will be held in Punta Cana, the Dominican Republic from 1-4 December 2026. For more details on the IACC Young Journalists Initiative please see Call for Young Journalists - IACC Series. It is envisaged that a reporting team of 10-15 from around the world will join the upcoming IACC. This role calls for an experienced journalist / or newsroom editor to provide editorial support for thematic journalistic pieces that will be pitched by the young journalist team around corruption topics coming from the Conference, as well as being present during Conference days to provide leadership role in coordinating the team during the International Anti-Corruption Conference.
The International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC) is the world's premier global forum for bringing together heads of state, global leaders, young people, journalists, civil society, the private sector and more to tackle the increasingly sophisticated challenges posed by corruption. The IACC takes place every two years in a different region of the world, and hosts from up to 2000 people from over 145 countries worldwide. To learn more about the IACC, visit here, and to learn about the thematic focus of the upcoming IACC in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
OBJECTIVES
- Work with the IACC team and define an engage process for the Young Journalists Programme for the upcoming International Anti-Corruption Conference
- Provide on the spot guidance and input for thematic feature pieces being written by the crew of young journalists to be pitched in various media outlets
- Be ready to enhance the IACC learning experience for all involved in programme
- Support with selecting the team of young journalists joining the IACC
- Be aware of related risks associated with publishing, fact checking and libel in a fast-paced environment – mentor the team to be prepared for pitching to newsrooms
- Agree on thematic assignments to be pitched to media outlets
- Coordinate fire side chats with thematic experts during the conference
- Participate in 2 online preparation meetings the selected crew of young journalists
- Travel to Punta for the Conference days is essential for this role
EXPECTED DELIVERABLES AND TIMELINE
- Support the growth of IACC Young Journalists as a learning programme for the fellows involved
- Be the 'thematic focus' mentor for the team of young journalists that will pitch corruption related pieces to media outlets
- Upon opportunity provide feedback regards editorial directly to the crew
Work in tandem with other Young Journalists supporting roles during the conference
Post Conference reflections on the programme and provide recommendations for the next edition of the IACC.
Record related lessons learned to enhance the learning experience
Work directly with related IACC partners during the Conference
All presentations and reports should be submitted in English, in electronic form, in accordance with the deadlines stipulated above. The Consultant is responsible for editing and quality control of language. The TI Secretariat retains the sole rights with respect to all distribution, dissemination, and publication of the deliverables.
SELECTION CRITERIA
The Consultant should have the following qualifications:
- Proven journalistic experience working in or with media in a professional editor role
- A relevant qualification in newsroom editorial is an advantage
- Service orientated approach to helping colleagues, logistics and overall problem solving in a busy working environment
- The ability to meet deadlines and facilitate outcomes
- Proven interest in topics related to the IACC agenda and work in the not-for-profit sector
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment
- Excellent English writing skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Experience with organising and facilitating trainings and workshops is an advantage
- Experience handling technical equipment such as cameras, editing stations etc. is an advantage
- Spanish language is an advantage
REMUNERATION AND COSTS
The Consultants should provide their estimated total fee as a lump sum or as standard daily or hourly rates.
For candidates based in the EU, EEA, UK, and Switzerland
Transparency International e.V. (Secretariat), (TI-S) is registered as a Business Entity in Germany with VAT identification number DE273612486. EU reverse charge applies. Service providers should issue invoices with zero VAT.
Candidates who are based in Germany and do not charge German VAT must confirm their small entrepreneur status.
HOW TO APPLY
The application should include the following documents in English:
- Business proposal with a clear budget
- Motivation letter and Curriculum Vitae
- One sample of relevant previous work (confidentiality guaranteed)
Please indicate Young Journalist Editor IACC in the subject line of your email application. Applications should be sent in English by email to IACC team, iacc-av@transparency.org by close of business of 27/07/2026. 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 based on 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
When you respond to this tender and submit your application, you provide consent that Transparency International e. V. keeps your application materials for the period of ten years according to German legal requirements. Afterwards Transparency International will delete your application and any personal data included in it. If you have any questions, please reach out to dataprotection@transparency.org
(Delete if travel is not required)
Guidelines for handling overhead and travel expenses
Overhead
Regular overhead expenses associated with the Consultants maintaining their place of business, such as rent, telephone, utilities, or stationery, are included in the Consultant's professional fee, except where explicitly agreed otherwise in the contract.
Travel
Travel and accommodation expenses will as far as possible, and where applicable, be recovered from the institutions and companies hosting events or using the outputs provided by the Consultant.
Where such cost recovery is not possible, all travel is subject to prior approval by TI-S staff responsible for the financial management of the Project or TI Budget Line that will support the costs of travel. TI shall not issue travel advances to the Consultants. For accommodation or travel by air, rail, or coach, they will instead have to contact TI-S that will make travel arrangements on the Consultant's behalf.
All travel booked by TI-S will include travel health and accident insurance with worldwide coverage and Economy class only; accommodation will aim to achieve best value for money up to a 4-star category.
Consultants shall be entitled to invoice TI-S only for local transportation and visa cost (if applicable).
Subsistence allowance (per diems) and expenses for individual meals cannot be claimed. These are part of Consultant's business expenses.