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There 2 job openings to join the team in the Vienna Hub office: 

Updates on the stages of the hiring process will be reflected on this page of our website. 

Project Officer

About the Role

The Global Civil Society Coalition for the UNCAC is looking for a Project Officer to join its Hub team in Vienna, Austria, and support the implementation of the Coalition’s advocacy and programmatic activities around the monitoring and implementation of the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). 

A multi-faceted role, the position includes international advocacy and content work, as well as support for internal and external communications, support of issue-specific working groups and technical support to civil society groups working on parallel reports that assess the implementation of the UN Convention against Corruption in their country.

If you have a demonstrated interest in governance and anti-corruption, are an excellent writer and editor with attention to detail, and a motivated advocate who wants to pursue a career working on anti-corruption efforts in an international setting, we would love to hear from you.

Your Responsibilities

  • Provide support to civil society organizations that are producing parallel reports on national UNCAC implementation (supervision, technical assistance, copy editing and translation where needed)
  • Support the work of our issue-focused working groups (minutes, meeting moderation support, blog posts, projects, etc.)
  • Contribute to internal and external communication outputs (drafting, writing, and editing blog posts/statements for our website, editing and translating documents, etc.)
  • Contribute to website maintenance (working with WordPress)
  • Contribute to civil society and government capacity-building efforts, including through managing a programme of skill-sharing workshops for civil society organisations in the Coalition’s network.
  • Engage the Coalition membership and its wider civil society network to ensure regular sharing of information, help grow the Coalition’s network, and further increase the involvement and engagement of members in the work of the Coalition
  • Process and review documents related to members and affiliated groups’ applications, and support the management of the database of members and affiliated groups.
  • Supporting and participating in relevant events such as the Conference of the States Parties to the UNCAC.
  • Document activities, collect information, and provide analysis to support the Coalition’s monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) efforts 
  • Support internal governance, organizational development, and internal communication efforts
  • Potential involvement in regional-level work 
  • Contribute to the Coalition’s advocacy efforts to strengthen the UNCAC and its implementation (including planning discussion events and meetings, engaging with governments, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders, and drafting advocacy materials and documents in close coordination with other team members) 

Your Profile

  • You have a degree in law, political science, development studies, international relations, communications, or another relevant field
  • You have an excellent command of English, the Coalition’s working language; Command of other languages – particularly French, Spanish, or other UN official languages – is highly desirable
  • You can demonstrate interest in the area of anti-corruption, good governance, human rights, including through work experience linked to these issues
  • You have at least two years of work experience relevant to the tasks and responsibilities of the position, preferably also working for civil society organizations, governmental bodies or relevant international organizations (experience working with civil society organizations, in particular in an international setting, is preferred)
  • You are an excellent writer who enjoys communicating online and offline, and engaging others, while accounting for cross-cultural contexts
  • You have native-level English writing skills and experience producing and editing different types of written outputs (blog posts, policy briefs, website content, etc.)
  • You are a diligent and proactive self-starter, show initiative, are reliable, pay close attention to detail, and feel passionate about our cause
  • We encourage candidates with a background in Sub-Saharan Africa or the SWANA region (South West Asia and North Africa) to apply –  if a candidate can demonstrate strong familiarity with relevant developments (anti-corruption, governance) in the region, there might be an opportunity to become involved in the Coalition’s engagement with members from the region.
  • You feel comfortable working in a small team, taking on new tasks and responsibilities in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment
  • You have strong computer skills (Mac, standard office programs) and don’t shy away from teaching yourself to use new software and apps. Ideally, you have experience using WordPress.
  • You are preferably based in Vienna. In exceptional cases, we may consider remote candidates located within a maximum four-hour time difference from Austria (CET).

What we offer

  • An opportunity to work on countering corruption, one of the defining issues of our time, while connected to both international-level diplomacy and grassroots action
  • A small team in an established organization, with the opportunity to help shape the organization’s activities and impact
  • A salary of EUR 2,400 per month (38.5h/week), 14 times a year (i.e. EUR 28,000 annual gross), with the potential of higher remuneration depending on the candidate’s profile and relevant experience
  • Public transport ticket for Vienna
  • One-year contract, with the intention to extend the contract, subject to funding being secured
  • Partially working from home is possible.
  • We can sponsor a work permit/visa for non-EU citizens.

How to apply:

To apply, please fill out this form and send (in English):

  • your CV (PDF, maximum 2 pages, no pictures, please),
  • a letter of motivation (PDF, 1 page),
  • a short blog article (PDF, max. 600 words) that could be published on the Coalition’s website, addressing the following issue:
    • Identify key areas of corruption in a country of your choice that you perceive as the most pressing. Which policy areas need to be reformed to reduce corruption? And how can civil society contribute to such reforms?

Due to the high volume of applicants, we may not be able to provide individual feedback on your application – please check back to this page for updates on the hiring process. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the deadline.

Please send your application and your availability to start to jobs@uncaccoalition.org with the subject line “Project Officer Vacancy”.

Only applicants who have filled out the form and sent the email with the required documents will be considered.

Starting date: As soon as possible

Application deadline: Monday, 6 April 2026, end of the day.

It is expected that the selection process will be completed within 3 weeks from the application closing date above.

At the Coalition, we value diversity and welcome applications from qualified individuals, irrespective of nationality, origin, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other personal characteristics. Our policies encourage a workplace free from discrimination and any form of harassment. 

Finance and Administrative Officer (part-time)

About the Role

The Global Civil Society Coalition for the UNCAC is looking to hire a Finance and Administrative Officer (30h/week) to join its Vienna Hub office. 

In a hands-on, international environment with a small team, the Finance and Administrative Officer will take a leading role in preparing and managing the organization’s finances, managing the office, supporting human resources, and helping ensure smooth operations.

We would be very interested in hearing from you if you are a highly diligent person with accounting experience, ideally in the non-profit sector, if you have strong English skills and knowledge of German, and would like to support the operations of our organization and join our small team working with a global community to advance anti-corruption efforts around the world.

The contract is limited to two years, subject to available funding, we would be seeking to extend the contract into an unlimited position. There may be opportunities for professional growth and, at a later stage, an increase in the weekly work time. 

Main tasks and responsibilities:

  • Accounting: Preparation of financial transactions and related documentation; 
  • Budget planning and tracking, support of donor reporting; 
  • Supporting the preparation of annual accounts (done by an external accounting firm) and an external audit; 
  • Responsibility for ongoing office operations (supplies, purchases, travel bookings, contracts, etc.);
  • Human resources support, including the administration of job applications and occasional tenders for contracts (consultants, service providers); correspondence with external payroll company;
  • Logistical support to Coalition activities and advocacy (workshops and events, including around UN meetings, occasional travel bookings for team and board members, etc.);
  • Ensuring and promoting compliance with various Coalition policies and donor requirements; 
  • Support of other tasks and the ongoing work of the organization.

Your profile:

  • At least three years of work experience relevant to this position;
  • Experience working with a non-profit organization is a plus;
  • Interest in the mission and work of the Coalition;
  • Excellent English skills and knowledge of German (English is our working language, some tasks will require technical German);
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Excel;
  • Diligent work style with strong attention to details;
  • Professional conduct;
  • Hands-on mentality;
  • Ability to work with limited oversight, a high degree of self-organization, reliability, and trustworthiness;
  • Background or experience in accounting and familiarity with the software  QuickBooks is a plus;
  • Based in Vienna.

What we offer:

  • Self-determined work schedule (occasional home office is also possible);
  • Diverse tasks and responsibilities;
  • Room for professional growth and development;
  • Work in a small non-governmental organization with an international team in an international setting;
  • Open and friendly atmosphere;
  • The minimum gross salary for this position is € 2.300 (based on 38,5 hours/week), 14 times a year, with a willingness to pay more, depending on qualifications and experience.
  • Public transport ticket for Vienna.
  • We can sponsor a work permit/visa for non-EU citizens.

How to apply:

To apply, please fill out this form and send (in English):

  • your CV (PDF, maximum 2 pages, no pictures, please),
  • a letter of motivation (PDF, 1 page)

Please send your application and your availability to start to jobs@uncaccoalition.org with the subject line “Finance and Administration Officer Vacancy”.

Due to the high volume of applicants, we may not be able to provide individual feedback on your application – please check back to this page for updates on the hiring process. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the deadline.

Only applicants who have filled out the form and sent the email with the required documents will be considered.

Starting date: As soon as possible

Application deadline: Monday, 6 April 2026, end of the day.

It is expected that the selection process will be completed within 4 weeks from the application closing date above.

At the Coalition, we value diversity and welcome applications from qualified individuals, irrespective of nationality, origin, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other personal characteristics. Our policies encourage a workplace free from discrimination and any form of harassment. 

Status of hiring and contracting processes

Last updated: 16 March 2026

  • Program Officer: Reviewing applications 
  • Finance and Administrative Officer: Reviewing applications

Data protection

By responding to this call for proposals and submitting an application, you provide consent to the UNCAC Coalition to process and store your application materials for up to eight years, in line with legal requirements in Austria. 

In case you have any questions, please write to consultant@uncaccoalition.org 

Diversity

At the UNCAC Coalition, we value diversity and welcome applications from qualified individuals, irrespective of nationality, origin, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other personal characteristics.

Our policies promote a workplace free from discrimination and all forms of harassment.

A global civil society network promoting the implementation and monitoring of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC)