TI-DS Regional Programme Manager - Sub-Saharan Africa at Transparency International

Overview:

• Role reports to TI-DS Programme Manager – Corruption, Conflict and Instability Team
• Salary: 2.5 million Nigerian Naira
• Initial 12 months fixed term, with potential to become permanent
• Full time (35 hpw)
• 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays).

ROLE PROFILE

We are looking for a permanent Regional Project/Programme Manager to lead Transparency International’s work on defence and security in Sub-Saharan Africa. The role will involve developing and leading projects to increase oversight and accountability of defence forces, in collaboration with local TI partners. This will be an exciting opportunity to make a real impact. You will work as part of a dedicated international team that is committed to fighting corruption within the defence and security sector and the arms trade. We are looking for someone who is passionate, able to work independently, and is ready for a challenge.

KEY DUTIES

Your responsibilities will include identifying well thought through strategies for influencing change, managing researchers and communicating TI’s work to the public. The Regional Programme Manager will also play a vital role in delivering TI’s flagship research on defence and security issues – the Government Defence Anti-Corruption Index (GI) and in advocating at senior levels for the implementation of TI’s recommendations within defence institutions.

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Leadership skills or strong leadership potential, with demonstrated experience of taking ownership and responsibility for the successful delivery of goals/projects;.
• Excellent people and communication skills,
• Credible track record of research, advocacy and/or project management related to defence and security, corruption and/or governance;
• Skilled at networking and building strong working relationships with individuals and organisations;
  Understanding of the defence sector.
• 5-10 years of relevant work experience.
• Excellent command of verbal and written English, and French.
• Undergraduate degree level qualification in defence, public policy, politics or other relevant field.

Desirable

• Track record of working effectively with or in the defence sector and of successfully influencing and persuading others, in government or in business;
• Experience working with or in the military
• Experience of external communications, and working with the media
• Experience managing research projects
• The ability to write with flair

Person Specification

• A ‘self-starter’, able to quickly assimilate new information and to prioritise;
• Able to work as part of a broader team, which is geographically dispersed, with the confidence and ability to generate and seek support for new ideas and thinking
• Fluency in English and French, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A commitment to Transparency International’s core values: Transparency, Accountability, Integrity, Solidarity, Courage, Justice and Democracy