Policy and Advocacy Lead, Corrupt Money Flows

ABOUT THE ROLE

The **Transparency International **Secretariat is currently seeking a **_Policy_**_ _**_Lead_**_,_**_ Corrupt Money Flows_**_ (M/F/d)_** to join the Policy and Advocacy Team. The Policy and Advocacy Team leads on the organisation’s advocacy initiatives through the development of policy positions, representation of Transparency International at international fora and towards key stakeholders within the anti-corruption community, and cooperation with TI National chapters on shared global thematic priorities. The purpose of this role is to enhance the ability of Transparency International to bring about policy change by promoting sound and evidence-based policy and advocacy to stop the flows of dirty money, advancing and delivering Transparency International’s strategic objective 2 of TI’s Global Strategy 2030 - Holding Power to Account.

The **_Policy _**_Lead_**_, Corrupt Money Flows_** will provide leadership in driving the Corrupt Money Flows priority and support policy development in this area of work, including on issues such as anti-money laundering, beneficial ownership transparency, enablers, and illicit financial flows. The Policy Lead will provide direction and drive practical implementation in a) identifying relevant gaps in terms of existing conceptual frameworks, evidence, analysis and tools in the field; b) prioritizing areas to focus on considering the potential impact, political and advocacy opportunities, added value, and available resources; and c) supporting the implementation of outputs designed to target specific audiences and advocacy objectives.

Working closely with the Campaigns Lead and the Research team, the Policy Lead will support the creation of and engagement with internal and external strategic partnerships, promote peer-to-peer exchange and information sharing and guide the development of evidence base for policy advocacy. The Policy Lead will also support the successful implementation of key projects related to corrupt money flows, including as part of the Global Anti-Corruption Consortium (GACC) and the Rallying Efforts to Accelerate Progress - Africa Inequalities Initiative (REAP). The Policy Lead will identify funding opportunities to advance TI’s evidence-based advocacy work.

OVERVIEW OF KEY DIMENSIONS

**Role Purpose**:The **_Policy _**_Lead, _**_Corrupt Money Flows_**_ (M/F/d)_** leads TI policy development and engagement on TI’s strategic objective 2, Stopping the Flows of Dirty Money, in coordination with TI national chapters and partners.

**Team**:Policy and Advocacy Team

**Reporting Line**:Head of Policy and Advocacy

**Band**:salary according to TI-S internal salary structure; for this position corresponding to band PF3
salary starting EUR 55,650 gross per year depending on relevant experience

**Starting Date**: as soon as possible

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

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

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE ROLE

Reporting to the Head of Policy and Advocacy, the **_Policy Lead_**_, _**_Corrupt Money Flows_** **_(M/F/d) _**will:

- Lead the development of the thematic area and its strategic planning to support TI’s advocacy and programmatic work.
- Lead the development of TI policy recommendations in the area of Corrupt Money Flows, including on beneficial ownership transparency, enablers, financial intelligence, illicit financial flows and anti-money laundering.
- Identify opportunities and emerging areas of policy work and coordinate strategic response from TI-S and national chapters.
- Support the design of innovative products and ensure evidence used for policy development and advocacy is of high quality and strategic, in coordination with the Research and Knowledge team.
- Lead on the production of evidence-based policy papers, and submissions to relevant public consultations in this area of work, in close collaboration with the research and knowledge, global movement, and communications teams.
- Work with TI chapters and the TI office in Brussels, and existing networks and partners, to develop policies and relevant evidence base on this area of work as well as contribute to the implementation of targeted, time-bound advocacy strategies.
- Support TI policy/advocacy engagement with relevant international institutions and spaces, in particular the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), G20, and the IMF.
- Provide content leadership in the implementation of projects linked to corrupt money flows.
- Build and strengthen relationships and establish alliances with external counterparts, communities of practice and stakeholders; establish and maintain effective working relationships with key partners and interlocutors, including NGOs, governments, intergovernmental organisations, anti-corruption bodies and experts, journalists and funders.
- Liaise with TI national chapters on relevant policy and advocacy opportunities within the Corrupt Money Flows area of work.