Job at Transparency International Defence and Security (TI-DS)

Transparency International Defence and Security (TI-DS) is working towards a world in which governments, the armed forces, and arms transfers are transparent, accountable, and free from corruption. We seek reforms towards open governments served by transparent defence institutions that are accountable to ordinary people and whose primary purpose is the protection of all citizens.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: TI-DS Regional Programme Manager – Sub-Saharan Africa
Location: Abuja
Role reports to: TI-DS Programme Manager – Corruption, Conflict and Instability Team
Employment type: Full time (35 hpw). Initial 12 months fixed term, with potential to become permanent
Holiday: 25 days (in addition to public holidays).

Job Summary
The goals of the TI-DS Conflict, Insecurity and Corruption Programme are to ensure that corruption is recognised as a threat to security and peace; to reduce corruption and increase accountability in defence establishments in fragile and conflict affected states; and to advocate for interventions that encourage accountability and don’t contribute or sustain corruption.

Role Profile

• We are looking for a permanent Regional Project/Programme Manager to lead Transparency International’s work on defence and security in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• The role will involve developing and leading projects to increase oversight and accountability of defence forces, in collaboration with local TI partners.
• This will be an exciting opportunity to make a real impact.
• You will work as part of a dedicated international team that is committed to fighting corruption within the defence and security sector and the arms trade.
• We are looking for someone who is passionate, able to work independently, and is ready for a challenge.

Key Duties
Your responsibilities will include:

• Identifying well thought through strategies for influencing change, managing researchers and communicating TI’s work to the public.
• Play a vital role in delivering TI’s flagship research on defence and security issues – the Government Defence Anti-Corruption Index (GI)
• Advocating at senior levels for the implementation of TI’s recommendations within defence institutions.

Experience and Knoledge
Essential:

• Undergraduate Degree level qualification in Defence, Public policy, Politics or other relevant field.
• Leadership skills or strong leadership potential, with demonstrated experience of taking ownership and responsibility for the successful delivery of goals/projects;.
• Excellent people and communication skills,
• Credible track record of research, advocacy and/or project management related to defence and security, corruption and/or governance;
• Skilled at networking and building strong working relationships with individuals and organisations;
• Understanding of the defence sector.
• 5-10 years of relevant work experience.
• Excellent command of verbal and written English, and French.

Person Specification:

• A ‘self-starter’, able to quickly assimilate new information and to prioritise;
• Able to work as part of a broader team, which is geographically dispersed, with the confidence and ability to generate and seek support for new ideas and thinking
• Fluency in English and French, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A commitment to Transparency International’s core values: Transparency, Accountability, Integrity, Solidarity, Courage, Justice and Democracy

Desirable:

• Track record of working effectively with or in the defence sector and of successfully influencing and persuading others, in government or in business;
• Experience working with or in the military
• Experience of external communications, and working with the media
• Experience managing research projects
• The ability to write with flair

Salary
2.5 million Nigerian Naira.

How to Apply