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Chief Editor - Global Corruption Report

Transparency International - 24 June 2009

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Job Description

Transparency International is seeking a highly motivated professional for the positions of:

Chief Editor
Global Corruption Report (GCR)
Transparency International (TI) is the global civil society organisation leading the fight against corruption. Through more than 90 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.

Job Description
Main function:
To lead all aspects of conceptualisation and production of TI’s annual flagship publication, the Global Corruption Report. The editor will work with experts and practitioners from around the world on a publication that acts as a springboard for advocacy for the entire TI movement
Reporting lines:
to Policy and Research Director
Contract:
2 year contract, with possibility for extension
Starting date:
ASAP
Location:
Berlin, Germany; with occasional international travel
Key responsibilities:

Co-ordinate and drive the thematic concept development, commissioning, editing, background research, production and promotion of the book (including managing workplans, schedules and project budgets)
Manage the GCR team (TI staff and external consultants) and serve as a contact person to TI management, the wider TI Movement, the GCR Editorial Advisory Panel and the publishers
Drive fundraising efforts and write reports to donors
Develop a strategy for promotion and follow up to the report, in conjunction with the TI communications team and other TI departments

Knowledge, experience and skills:

Master’s degree or equivalent experience in international or comparative politics, international or development economics, international law or a related social science discipline
Minimum five years’ work experience, with a focus on the production of policy-relevant publications
Excellent knowledge of policy issues in the good governance, anti-corruption field, as well as superior ability to strategically identify and conceptualise emerging policy issues
Experience editing and/or managing publications
Demonstrated presentational and networking skills
Staff-management experience
Knowledge of empirical social science methodologies and statistics a definite asset
Native level of fluency in English essential
Demonstrated fundraising track record preferred
Working knowledge of Spanish and/or French would be an advantage

To apply:
Qualified candidates should submit, preferably via email, a cover letter, CV (in English) and the names, phone and e-mail contact details of 3 referees to: chiefeditorjob@transparency.org

The closing date for these positions is 5th July 2009. Applications received by this date will take priority; however, late applications will be considered if the position has not been filled.
Please note that 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.
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