Gender and Inclusion Specialist/coordinator

ABOUT THE ROLES
**Transparency International** (TI-S) is currently seeking **TWO **motivated specialists on Gender and Inclusion:
1) a **_Thematic Specialist (M/F/d) _**to join the Research & Knowledge Team to support TI’s organisational approach to gender and inclusion and provide input and advice to different streams of TI’s work, and

2) a **_Gender and Inclusion Coordinator (M/F/d) _**to join the _Inclusive Service Delivery Africa (ISDA)_ project and contribute to the implementation of a four-year project in Africa to tackle the issue of corruption in basic service delivery.

While the roles will work closely together, their focus will be different, with the **_Thematic Specialist_** leading on the development of research materials, in particular on the links between corruption and discrimination, and advising on gender-sensitive and inclusive approaches to TI's proposals, project design and programme development, and the **_Gender and Inclusion Coordinator_** being responsible for gender and inclusion mainstreaming across all components of the ISDA project and supporting the implementation of regional activities.

The _All 4 Inclusive Service Delivery Africa _is a Global Affairs Canada grant over four years, focused on five African countries - Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Madagascar, Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The aim of the project is to improve access to health and education services for groups at risk of discrimination, particularly women and girls. The project will investigate and address internal weaknesses in the design and implementation of anti-corruption legislation, policies and procedures in the education and health sectors - see here for more information.

OVERVIEW OF KEY DIMENSIONS
**Team**:Research & Knowledge Team (_Thematic Specialist_) / Projects Team (_Coordinator_)

**Reporting Line**:Head of Research & Knowledge (_Thematic Specialist_) / Sub-team Lead, Regional Initiatives Africa and Asia Pacific (_Coordinator_)

**Salary Band**:salary according to TI-S internal salary structure; for both positions corresponding to band PF2 a salary starting 42.000 Euro gross per year depending on relevant experience

**Starting Date**:as soon as possible

**Contract Duration**: Currently we can offer an employment contract limited for a duration of 2 years (_Thematic Specialist_) and until March 2026 (_Coordinator_)

**Working Hours**:full time [100%; 40 hours per week]

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

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE ROLE
Based in the Research & Knowledge Team, the **_Thematic Specialist_** will:

- Lead efforts to incorporate gender-inclusive and anti-discriminatory approaches into TI-S projects and programmes;
- Provide thought-leadership and thematic guidance to TI-S on inclusion and anti-discrimination and lead the development of inclusive project management tools and methodologies;
- Lead the development of research materials on the link between corruption and discrimination with a focus on service delivery, including leading/coordinating focus group discussions with groups at risk of discrimination and developing corruption risk assessment methodologies to ascertain the discriminatory impact of corruption on service delivery;
- Produce and disseminate original materials on the linkages between corruption, discrimination and their impact on the delivery of education and health services, including the production of research briefs, scoping papers, policy positions, as needed;
- Provide quality support and control of project outputs, knowledge products and communication from a diversity and inclusion perspective;
- Lead the constitution of a TI-S movement-wide community of practice on gender and inclusion and coordinate the activities of this community of practice;
- Develop and strengthen partnerships with organisations engaged in the anti-discrimination agenda and leading international experts, at the regional and global levels and act as the main contact point for partnerships with relevant experts;
- Generate ideas, develop concept notes/proposals, and activities that are aligned with organisational priorities;
- Contribute to day-to-day work implementation, including work planning, budget management, monitoring, and reporting, ensuring that all phases are consistent with the design and delivery schedule and internal processes and procedures;
- Stay abreast of developments relating to the area of work and be available to respond to on-demand internal and external stakeholder needs;
- Represent the organisation at relevant fora within area of expertise as needed; build relationships and form alliances with external counterparts, communities of practice and stakeholders;
- Contribute to the overall functioning of the Research & Knowledge Team by providing proactive and ad hoc support where necessary.

Based in the Projects Team, the **_Gender and Inclusion Coordinator_** will:

- Provide thematic expertise towards the generation