Project Manager (m/f/d)

ABOUT TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL

Transparency International is a global movement with one vision: a world in which government, business, civil society and the daily lives of people are free of corruption. With more than 100 chapters worldwide and an international secretariat in Berlin, we are leading the fight against corruption to turn this vision into reality.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Transparency International Secretariat is currently seeking a Project Manager to join the Project Team.

To advance anti-corruption work in different fields, TI is implementing multi-country projects in different regions of the world. The project ‘**Building Integrity & National Accountability in Lebanon**, funded by the European Commission, will start on February 1, 2022 and is planned to end in December 2025. The project involves will be implemented in partnership with the Lebanese National Chapter of TI (“Lebanese Transparency Association, LTA”) the “Lebanese Centre for Policy Studies” (LCPS) and up to 25 civil society organisations in Lebanon. The Project Manager will assume the coordination of this project, working closely with colleagues across the organisation.

OVERVIEW OF KEY DIMENSIONS

Role Purpose: Coordination of the project “Building Integrity & National Accountability in Lebanon”.

Team: Project Team

Reporting Line: Head of Projects

Salary Band: salary according to TI-S internal salary structure; for this position corresponding to band PF2 a salary starting EUR 40.000 gross per year depending on relevant experience

Starting Date: as soon as possible

Contract Duration: Currently we can offer an employment contract for a duration of 2 years. There is a prospect of extension subject to organisational need continuing, performance proven and funding confirmed and there is interest in a stable and long-term cooperation.

Working Hours: full time [40 hours per week]

Location: Transparency International Secretariat (TI-S), Berlin – with international travel

Job ID: TIS-MEL- PMBINA-012022

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE ROLE

Based in the Project Team and reporting to the Head of Projects, the Project Manager is responsible for implementing the project “Building Integrity & National Accountability in Lebanon”. Specifically, they will coordinate the workflow, financial and administrative management of this project, ensuring that agreed goals, best practice standards, donor obligations and TI-S regulations are met. They will work in close collaboration with the project partners (LTA and LCPS) and regularly report to the donor (Delegation of the European Union to Lebanon/DG INTPA). Specifically, the Project Manager will:

• Coordinate day-to-day project implementation, including activity planning, budget management, monitoring, and reporting, ensuring that all phases are consistent with the design and delivery schedule and internal processes and procedures.
• Coordinate and support collaboration between teams and project partners to enable impactful implementation of the project.
• Monitor activities to ensure compliance with contracts and procedures and that work cycle quality controls are in place.
• Collaborate and communicate regularly with the Finance team to build accurate financial forecasts, including reviewing financial reports and identifying in advance areas of over- or under-spending, and flagging any urgent budgetary issues.
• Ensure work deliverables meet quality standards and proactively seek input from relevant internal experts, where necessary.
• Generate ideas and develop concept notes/proposals that are aligned with organizational priorities, in cooperation with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate the organization of/organize institutional events/meetings; including preparing documentation before and after events.
• Conduct research relating to the work area; respond to internal and external requests from internal and external stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of developments and be available to respond to on-demand needs by adapting work plans, if necessary.
• When necessary, represent the project/organization at relevant fora. Build relationships and form alliances with external counterparts, communities of practice and stakeholders.
• Contribute to the overall functioning of the team by providing proactive and ad hoc support where necessary.
• Coordinate and monitor project monitoring and evaluation for all project partners, including project impact, plan advocacy interventions and communication/outreach activities

CANDIDATE PROFILE

In order to succeed in this role, candidates will need to meet the following:

• Undergraduate university degree or professional qualification in business administration, management, finance, social science, public administration, economics, or another relevant field
• 5+ years of project management experience with an International NGO or International Organisation, or Multinational Organisation with demonstrated in-depth knowledge of project management best practices
• Knowledge of, or considerable interest in, the work of TI and the field of anti-corruption; solid understanding of and experience with the work of civil society organizations in Lebanon an advantage
• A recognised project management certification an advantage
• Professional language proficiency in English required; working knowledge of Arabic and/or French an advantage
• Highly developed teamwork and intercultural communication skills
• Willingness to travel

WHAT WE OFFER

Joining the Transparency International Secretariat candidates can expect:

• 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, working in a team of engaged and enthusiastic colleagues experts in the field of anti-corruption
  and 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 flat hierarchies, 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 financial contribution to German language classes
• generous time off with 30 days of annual leave per year and flexible working times around core hours
• 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), currently being piloted in an ongoing effort to increase virtualisation of work and foster highly collaborative remote work using MS Teams throughout the organisation
• organisational access to the employee assistance programme PME offering support in various areas incl. well-being
• Sodexo Restaurant Checks with plenty of options nearby the office for reduced prices for meals
• selection of fruits and hot drinks, summer and winter parties, and ‚Social Fridays’ with complimentary snacks and drinks
• free health sessions (e.g. back pain prevention) as well as reduced membership fees with Urban Sports Club
• a centrally located office in a vibrant metropolitan city with excellent public transportation connectivity at the river Spree