The TI Secretariat in Berlin is seeking a highly motivated intern for the POLICY AND RESEARCH DEPARTMENT.
Main function: Assist the research, analysis, organisational and administrative work of the team on a variety of corruption related themes.
Dates: 8 February 2010 – 7 May 2010
Duration: Three months; full time Monday to Friday. Possibility of extension for another three months.
Remuneration: EUR 400 net per month for non-sponsored candidates.
Location: Berlin, Germany Key responsibilities:
The successful candidate will provide key support to the Policy and Research Department based in TI’s global secretariat in Berlin, Germany. The department leads the organisation’s advocacy work on anti-corruption, coordinating a range of complementary policy and research products and activities. Specific initiatives include the production of corruption measurement tools, such as the Corruption Perceptions Index, the Bribe Payers Index, the Global Corruption Barometer and National Integrity System Country Studies. For more information on knowledge products and projects, see: www.transparency.org/policy_research.
The department’s intern will be asked to perform key tasks, including: Contributing to research and advocacy activities required for the production and publishing of TI’s working and policy position paper series (including climate change, whistle blowing and forestry governance). Conducting and contributing to quantitative and qualitative analysis on anti-corruption indices, indicators and monitoring systems, including the production of graphs and databases that draw on the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), Global Corruption Barometer and Bribe Payer’s Index (BPI). Assisting the U4 Helpdesk
with research as needed to respond to demand-driven queries. Supporting department administrative work on related policy and research events, workshops and activities. Contributing to the research of the TI’s new anti-corruption research network.
Requirements: Advanced university degree in public policy, international law, international studies, development economics or a related social science field. Some background in current anti-corruption discourse, policies and players. Previous experience working on higher level research and/or advocacy activities with a think tank or non governmental organization. Strong research and writing skills; editing experience preferred Familiarity with carrying out quantitative research and analysis. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, independently and balancing multiple tasks. Excellent spoken and written English. Arabic, French and/or Spanish language an asset
To apply:
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter indicating availability and interest, CV (in English) and the names of three references to: fnawaz@transparency.org.
Late applications will be considered if the position has not been filled. Interested candidates, whose internship will be funded by sponsoring organisations, are encouraged to apply.
Legal requirements for the paid internship:
EU nationals and those with a valid work permit for Germany are encouraged to apply. Interns must obtain their own health insurance and submit a tax card for 2009.
Transparency International is an equal opportunity employer.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 2009/12/18
Country or region: Germany
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