Internship in the Business Integrity Unit

The Transparency International Secretariat (TI-S) is seeking a highly motivated intern to support the work of the Business Integrity Programme.

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.

TI advocates for reform by focusing on systemic improvement and by building coalitions with other anti-corruption stakeholders, including governments, the private sector and civil society organisations.

The Business Integrity Programme supports the Transparency International global movement in three main areas. Firstly, by working on improving the behaviour of companies, e.g. by developing promoting standards to advance anti-corruption and transparency practices. Secondly, by promoting and engaging in collective action with groups of companies and/ or industry sectors to promote transparency, integrity and accountability. Thirdly, by working to promote an environment which incentivises clean business practices (e.g. good regulatory environment, voluntary measures, external pressure of stakeholders and/ or public) both nationally and internationally.

Main function:Assisting the Business Integrity Programme Unit
Starting date:As soon as possible
Duration:6 months
Department:Programmes
Remuneration:EUR 450 (according to the German labour and social security law)
Location: Berlin, Germany

Key tasks:

• Organising meetings, workshops, minute-taking, managing projects;
• Skilled administrative and financial tasks such as event logistics, carrying out reimbursements, creating Power Point presentations and updating internal information systems;
• Coordinating and supporting team members’ activities (2 persons in Berlin, 1 in Canada);
• Helping build knowledge management resource;
• Communication with TI National Chapters and other external stakeholders;
• Contribution to programme reports;
• Responding to internal and external requests for information.

Knowledge, experience, interests and skills:

• Excellent spoken and written English (working language at TI Secretariat);
• Excellent project management, organisational and communication skills, particularly with high level stakeholders and experts. Experience organising events is an asset;
• Previous experience working with corporate donors, and/or project management in a corporate/private sector environment is an asset;
• Capacity to work under pressure and “stay gracious under fire”;
• Some prior office experience, good knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Outlook and especially Excel and Power Point). IT savvy;
• Experience building/contributing to a knowledge management system would be an asset;
• Some knowledge of and considerable interest in the work of TI and the field of anti-corruption in the private sector would be an advantage.

How to apply:

To apply for this internship please send a maximum one page cover letter and a maximum two page CV, preferably by email, to

businessintegrity-internship@transparency.org

The closing date for applications is 30 March 2014.

Kindly note that a valid work permit for Germany is required and that interns must take out their own health insurance before starting the internship. Persons already registered as residents in Germany must submit a new Tax Identification Number. Students of the German universities must submit a confirmation of enrolment.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this internship. Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Transparency International is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about Transparency International visit our website at www.transparency.org. For more information on internships please see the TI Internship Guidelines posted at: www.transparency.org/whoweare/work