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Integrity Officer (m/f/d)

Berlin

  • Organization: Transparency International
  • Location: Berlin
  • Grade: Mid/Senior level - Mid/Senior - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Security policy
    • Education, Learning and Training
    • Criminology, Extremism, Police Affairs and Anti-Corruption
    • Security and Safety
    • Internal audit, Investigation and Inspection
    • Monitoring and Evaluation
    • Ombudsman and Ethics
    • Drugs, Anti-Money Laundering, Terrorism and Human Trafficking
  • Closing Date: Closed

 

ABOUT TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL

Transparency International is a global movement with one vision: a world in which government, business, civil society and the daily lives of people are free of corruption. With more than 100 chapters worldwide and an international secretariat in Berlin, we are leading the fight against corruption to turn this vision into reality.

 

ABOUT THE ROLE

OVERVIEW OF KEY DIMENSIONS

Role Purpose: The Integrity Officer is responsible for the development, monitoring, learning, and curation of the integrity systems within the organization. The Integrity Officer plays a key role in implementing the code of conduct and its related set of policies, and in ensuring the correct use of the protocol for handling (suspected) violations.

Reporting Line: Managing Director and Board

Starting Date: as soon as possible

Contract Duration: Currently we can offer an employment contract limited for a duration of 2 years. There is a prospect of extension subject to organizational need continuing, performance-proven and funding confirmed and there is interest in stable and long-term cooperation.

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

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

Job ID: TIS-IO-2020

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE ROLE       

  • Lead and contribute to the design and implementation of an updated integrity infrastructure, and systematically review/update and disseminate the code of conduct and related set of policies to all staff to ensure that is current and widely used
  • Report, document and securely archive all notifications and reports of (suspected) violations, including subsequent investigations and outcomes
  • Conduct or supervise fact-finding and/or investigations and provide advice on any aftercare within a team or department, following an investigation
  • Develop and deliver trainings to staff and management on moral judgment and integrity together with relevant colleagues, and institutionalize the practice of regular deliberations on those topics
  • Develop and conduct annual/multi-year integrity planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting mechanisms that meet the vision and ambition of the organization
  • Produce an annual review on both the preventative and enforcement components of the compliance practice, moral/ethical dilemmas, and continuous improvement – taking privacy and anonymity into account where relevant
  • Act as champion and central point of contact for questions from staff and management about prevention mechanisms, the code of conduct and related set of policies as well as on rules and violations and guidance in moral/ethical dilemmas
  • Lead the enforcement process in line with protocols of the compliance practice in order to provide advice on sanctions, and feedback and advice on current or potential moral/ethical dilemmas to the Managing Director, the Board Ethics Committee, managers, and all staff

 

CANDIDATE PROFILE

  • University degree or professional qualification in social sciences or other relevant fields (e.g. Compliance, Ethics, Law)
  • 5+ years of professional experience in relevant areas of work, preferably within international non-profit contexts
  • Demonstrated expertise in monitoring and evaluation and organisational capacity development
  • Strong analytical skills with a sound understanding of (integrity) risk analysis and risk management approaches
  • Proven ability to hold investigative interviews and deliver clear case reports
  • Knowledge of German or European Labour Law an advantage
  • Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of internal and external constituencies with a high level of organizational awareness, sensitivity, accessibility and trustworthiness as well as independence and impartiality
  • Demonstrated superior problem solving, negotiation, consultation and conflict resolution skills
  • Proven ability to facilitate moral learning processes is an advantage
  • Professional language proficiency in English (working language of the organization) essential; additional languages, in particular German, French and/or Spanish, an advantage
  • Interest in anti-corruption work and commitment to the values and principles of Transparency International
  • Willingness to travel, if needed

 

 

WHAT WE OFFER

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 experts in the field of anti-corruption and driven and united by the desire to fight corruption and achieve significant and large-scale replicable 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
  • ample opportunities to learn and grow, from annual team training allowances to onsite professional development opportunities, including regular Show & Tell meetings, Jours Fixes/Flexes and brown bag lunches with visiting experts

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 and financial contribution to German language classes
  • generous time off with 30 days of annual leave per year and flexible working times around core hours
  • organizational access to the employee assistance programme PME offering support in various areas
  • Sodexo Restaurant Checks with plenty of options nearby the office for reduced prices for meals
  • selection of fruits and hot drinks, summer & winter parties, and ‚Social Fridays’ with complimentary snacks and drinks
  • free health sessions (e.g. back pain prevention) as well as reduced membership fees with Urban Sports Club
  • a centrally located office in a vibrant metropolitan city with excellent public transportation connectivity at the river Spree

 

 

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified candidates should submit, preferably via email, a cover letter (mentioning the source of the application) and CV in English (in one pdf-file) to:

IntegrityOfficerJob@transparency.org 

Deadline for applications is Sunday, 3 May 2020.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted and that due to the high volume of applications it is unfortunately not possible to provide individualized feedback.

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.

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). In addition, TI does not require or need to know any information relating to the bank account details of applicants.

 

FURTHER INFORMATION

To learn more about Transparency International please visit our website and follow us on social media:

Website: https://www.transparency.org

Twitter: https://twitter.com/anticorruption

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/transparency-international/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transparency_international/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransparencyInternational

This vacancy is now closed.