Communications Coordinator, Climate Integrity (m/f/d)

Communications Coordinator, Climate Integrity (m/f/d)

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Transparency International Secretariat (TI-S) is currently seeking a Communications Coordinator (m/f/d) to support the Climate Governance Integrity Programme (CGIP) in the Communications Team.

The Communications Coordinator (m/f/d) develops and implements communications plans and products to support and better communicate Transparency International’s mission, programmes, projects, knowledge products and policy positions.

The Communications Coordinator targets a series of external audiences and stakeholders, including the organisation’s online readership and the media, and develops content that best communicates Transparency International’s messaging and positions to those audiences.

This position will specifically contribute to key projects in the areas of climate governance. The role will coordinate the production and release a series of knowledge products and engage in advocacy and awareness-raising campaigns.

The Communications Coordinator will coordinate the outreach capacity of TI-S and relevant national chapters and ensure that the outreach and communications objectives of the projects are met, maximising desired impact.

OVERVIEW OF KEY DIMENSIONS

Role Purpose: The Communications Coordinator (m/f/d) develops and implements communications plans and products to support and better communicate CGIP’s mission, products and policy positions.

Team: Communications

Band: PF2

Reporting Line: Head of Communications

Starting Date: as soon as possible

Contract Duration: until 30.06.2026

Salary Band: According to TI-S internal salary structure; for this position corresponding to band PF2 salary starting EUR 42,000 gross per year depending on relevant experience.

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

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

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE ROLE

• Design and coordinate the development of outreach and communication plans for CGIP to reach communications and advocacy objectives.
• Ensure the delivery of communications plans for CGIP knowledge products, events and other areas of work as required.
• Liaise with external suppliers, consultants and communication agencies.
• Develop and coordinate the delivery of CGIP related content for all TI-S channels including website, social media, newsletters, opinion pieces and reports.
• Identify and leverage communications opportunities to increase visibility and impact of CGIP.
• Working closely with the social media manager, develop and execute social media plans and content in support of project and other priority areas.
• Ensure communications deliverables meet quality standards and proactively seek input from relevant internal experts, where necessary.
• Provide communications guidance and capacity-building support to TI-S teams and TI national chapters in the context of CGIP.
• Coordinate and/or contribute to CGIP work and provide input on the development of strategies, policies and procedures, taking into account best practices.
• Coordinate CGIP media outreach by building media lists, drafting media advisories and press statements, responding to media calls and inquiries, pitching stories as well as preparing spokespersons for related topics and issues.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• University degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of practical experience in communications, journalism or another relevant field, preferably in an international, media or campaigning organisation. Focus on climate topics highly desirable.
• Experience in media relations and content development, including blog posts, articles, newsletters, social media, etc.
• Experience creating communications and outreach plans and ensuring their implementation.
• Experience liaising with communication agencies and external providers.
• Excellent writing and editing skills in English, with a thorough eye for detail and a creative approach to communications.
• Ability to turn complex issues into persuasive social media copy.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to effectively manage priorities and competing demands.
• Experience in working with content management systems and HTML/CSS as well as Adobe Photoshop programmes highly desirable.
• Understanding and experience of video production, including the development of scripts and working with external video production companies highly desirable.
• Knowledge of analytics/measurement tools to provide reports on metrics and continually find ways to improve on those metrics through testing and new initiatives highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills in English (to native speaker standard) required; additional languages an asset.
• Ability to work across diverse teams and to cultivate productive working relationships.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly when working remotely.
• Knowledge of and considerable interest in corruption, governance and development issues and international affairs.
• Commitment to the values and principles of Transparency International.

WHAT WE OFFER

• 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, supporting a team of engaged and enthusiastic experts in the field of anti-corruption, driven and united by the desire to fight corruption and achieve significant and large-scale replicable impact.
• A dynamic, flexible and international working environment with peers representing 45+ different nationalities.
• A high degree of collaboration and autonomy in a lean and agile organisation with streamlined decision-making processes and a shared leadership culture with servant leadership philosophy.
• Opportunities to learn and grow, including regular Show & Tell meetings and visits by external 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 eligible.
• Financial contribution to German language classes.
• Generous time off with 30 days of annual leave per year and flexible working times around core hours.
• Hybrid working model from within Germany.
• The possibility of Work from Abroad for periods of time (currently for up to 10 working days at a time for a maximum of 20 working days per calendar year).
• Friday afternoons alternately free or meeting-free during the summer months.
• Restaurant Checks with plenty of options nearby the office for reduced prices for meals.
• Reduced membership fees with Urban Sports Club.
• Mental wellbeing and counselling support by OpenUp.
• A centrally located office in a vibrant metropolitan city with excellent public transportation connectivity at the river Spree.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV and cover letter in English, merged into one PDF file, via the online recruitment system clicking on the button ‘Apply Online’.

Closing date for external applications is Friday, 30 August, 09:30, 2024.

Only applications duly completed and received through the online recruitment system will be considered.

Transparency International 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 and strongly encourage 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 and eligible.

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), nor does Transparency International require or need to know any information relating to the bank account details of applicants. Transparency International will also not ask you to join any group or account on social media or elsewhere.

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