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.
The Transparency International Secretariat (TI-S) is currently seeking a Communications Coordinator to join the Communications Team. The Communications Coordinator 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 (1) public procurement and civic oversight, (2) Civil Society space and (3) climate governance. The projects will produce 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 develops and implements communications plans and products to support and better communicate TI’s mission, programmes, projects, products and policy positions. Team: Communications
Band: PF2
Reporting Line: Head of Communications
Starting Date: as soon as possible
Contract Duration: Currently we can offer an employment contract limited for a duration of 12 months. There is a prospect of extension subject to organizational need continuing, performance proven and funding confirmed and there is interest in a stable and long-term cooperation.
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
Job ID: TIS-COMMS-CoCo-062023
Based in the Communications Team and reporting to the Head of Communications, the Communications Coordinator will:
Design and coordinate the development of outreach and communication plans for assigned projects to reach communications and advocacy objectives
Ensure the delivery of communications plans for TI knowledge products, events and other areas of work as required
Develop and coordinate the delivery of projects-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 related work
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 the assigned projects
Coordinate and/or contribute to project-related work and provide input on the development of strategies, policies and procedures, taking into account best practices
Contribute to the overall functioning of the Communications team by providing proactive and ad hoc support where necessary
Coordinate projects-related 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
In order to succeed in this role, candidates will need to meet the following:
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
Experience in media relations and content development, including blog posts, articles, newsletters, social media, etc.
Experience creating communications and outrea