Current Vacancies
Status of the hiring process
Last updated: 3 May
- Regional Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region: applications for this position are open and will be accepted until 18 May 2023.
- Project Officer: applications for this position are now closed. Shortlisted candidates have been contacted for an interview.
- Call for proposals – Website redesign and development: applications for this call are now closed. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted about next steps in the coming weeks.
Regional Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region
The UNCAC Coalition is hiring a remote part-time consultant to join its team as a Regional Coordinator for MENA. The consultant will support outreach, communications, advocacy and research activities of the UNCAC Coalition in the MENA region.
The UNCAC Coalition is an umbrella organization, uniting civil society actors from all backgrounds committed to promoting the implementation, monitoring of the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and strengthening global anti-corruption standards. The Convention is the only binding universal anti-corruption instrument.
The Coalition has a global network of some 350 civil society organizations. This community harnesses a broad range of issues: human rights, anti-corruption, freedom of information, financial transparency and environmental expertise.
Your profile
- You speak and write English and Arabic, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Advanced knowledge of French is considered a plus.
- You have a strong understanding of anti-corruption, in particular, policy areas covered by the UNCAC. Experience with UNCAC-related fora and processes is a plus.
- You have a minimum of two years of experience working with civil society organizations in your region, ideally in a context related to good governance, anti-corruption and/or human rights.
- Strong interest in and knowledge of political developments in your region, in particular relating to good governance and anti-corruption.
- You write very well, enjoy communicating (online and offline) and engaging others.
- You can be diplomatic, moderate discussions and encourage others to join and contribute to discussions.
- You are diligent, organized, self-motivated, reliable and pay attention to details.
- You have a high level of integrity and can represent the values of the UNCAC Coalition and its mission.
- You are from the MENA region and are preferably based in the region.
Main functions
- Foster and expand a regional network of civil society organizations dealing with anti-corruption related issues in MENA;
- Engage with member organizations, non-member organizations and partners;
- Moderate and stimulate discussions on a regional email group;
- Liaise between member organizations in the region and the UNCAC Coalition’s Vienna Hub team;
- Draft, edit, administer and moderate content to share with the Coalition’s civil society organizations in the region (e.g. briefing notes, blog posts, written submissions, event updates, moderation of discussions etc.);
- Identify speakers, organize, prepare for and moderate 4-5 online virtual regional meetings per year on anti-corruption topics;
- Conduct ad-hoc trainings on UNCAC Coalition tools and help organize other trainings or workshops according to the memberships’ needs;
- Research and monitor civil society activities in the field of anti-corruption in the region;
- Conduct outreach to civil society organizations and government actors on the UNCAC;
- Engage with relevant regional organizations and other stakeholders on issues linked to the UNCAC;
- Act as a point of contact for civil society organizations in the region;
- Help coordinate research and advocacy activities of the UNCAC Coalition in the region;
- Contribute to monthly meetings with the Hub team and other regional coordinators.
Description of work and outputs
- Expanding and strengthening the UNCAC Coalition’s network and membership:
- Identify relevant civil society organizations in the region who are not yet a member of the UNCAC Coalition and, where appropriate, contact and encourage them to join the Coalition’s network and/or to apply for membership;
- Co-administer, grow and moderate a regional email discussion group of CSO representatives to strengthen networking, information sharing, regional advocacy efforts, possible coordination on joint CSO efforts, and ties between the Coalition Hub and member organizations;
- Try to contact all Coalition members in the region and map their activities to establish:
- what work they are doing in relation to lobbying for the implementation of the UNCAC,
- what issues and policy areas they are focusing on,
- and how would they like to contribute to the Coalition and its work;
- Encourage members to write blog posts about work they do that links to the UNCAC or to their efforts to contribute to the national UNCAC review process;
- Encourage members to contribute to the national UNCAC review process, including by producing a civil society parallel report;
- If necessary, provide updated contact information of members to the Hub or encourage members to name new Coalition contact persons in case the previous contact person is no longer working with the organization or is not responsive;
- Support the Vienna Hub in administering membership applications from the region through background research on applicant organizations, provide recommendations on whether applicants appear to be suitable members;
- Support Hub-led advocacy efforts to increase transparency and civil society participation in the UNCAC review process, including by contacting civil society organizations for them to advocate for their governments to sign the Transparency Pledge and ask how they implemented the review process, joining a Coalition-coordinated effort to request key documents of the review process using access to information laws;
- Support the UNCAC Coalition’s advocacy efforts around the preparation of the Conference of the States Parties to the UNCAC (CoSP10) in December 2023, including by encouraging CSOs to provide feedback and input on draft documents for written submissions, research on best practice approaches in the region, and through outreach to governments; and attending the CoSP in December 2023 (envisioned 5-7 days of travel to the US)
- Coordinate with the contact point in Vienna on a regular basis on work to be done and provide regular (weekly or bi-weekly, as agreed) updates on the work that has been carried out;
- Act as a point of contact for the region and coordinate responses, where appropriate, with the Vienna Hub team.
- Possibly represent the Coalition at relevant UNCAC-related regional events, upon request of the Vienna Hub team.
- Carry out other research, coordination or communications work upon request of the Vienna Hub.
How to apply
To apply, please fill out this application form, and send (in English):
- your CV (PDF, maximum two pages, no pictures),
- a letter of motivation (one page, PDF), including information about your availability and any potential conflicts of interest (in particular, other employers or clients you work for),
- and a relevant writing sample of no more than two pages (PDF)
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Only applicants who have filled out the form and sent the email with the required documents will be considered.
Based: Remote
Estimated time required: On average approximately 6 to 10 hours of work per week, with expected peak times, including in the first weeks of the contract and leading up to and during the Conference of the States Parties to the UNCAC (CoSP) in December 2023 in the USA. Willingness to travel to this conference is required.
We are looking for this to be a long-term consultancy role.
Compensation: This is a consultancy position. The envisaged compensation for this role is €18/hour worked. The agreed rate may be higher, based on relevant expertise and experience. The consultant is responsible to pay all applicable taxes and social contributions.
Deadline: 18 May 2023
Starting date: as soon as possible
Project Officer
The UNCAC Coalition is looking for a Project Officer to join its Hub 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.
A multi-faceted and hands-on role, the position includes international advocacy and content work, as well as internal and external communications, 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, we would love to hear from you.
Your Responsibilities
- Provide support to civil society organizations that are producing parallel reports on national UNCAC implementation (editing, assessing and adding policy comments, formatting, etc.)
- Contribute to internal and external communication outputs (drafting, writing, and editing blog posts/statements, for our website, increasing engagement on our social media channels, drafting and publishing monthly newsletters, editing and translating documents, etc.)
- Contribute to website maintenance and updating (working with WordPress)
- Contribute to the Coalition’s advocacy efforts to strengthen the UNCAC and its implementation, in preparation for the 10th UNCAC Conference of the States Parties (including by 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)
- Engage the Coalition membership and its wider civil society network to ensure regular sharing of information, to help grow the Coalition’s network, and further increase the involvement and engagement of members in the work of the Coalition
- Support the work of our issue-focused working groups
- Processing and reviewing documents related to members and affiliated groups’ applications
- 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
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 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 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
- You feel comfortable working in a small team and taking on new tasks and responsibilities
- You have strong Microsoft Office skills and don’t shy away from teaching yourself to use new software and apps. Ideally, you have experience using WordPress
- You have a valid working permit for Austria (EU/Schengen area), and can be based in Vienna, Austria
What we offer
- An opportunity to work on one of the defining issues of our time, while connected to both international-level diplomacy and grassroots action
- A small team, with an established organization, and with the opportunity to help shape the organization’s activities and impact
- A salary of EUR 2,000 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
- Partially working from home is possible
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?
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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: 1 May 2023 at 17:00 (Vienna time)
We anticipate that shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in person or virtually from Friday, 12 May, to Tuesday, 17 May.
Call for proposals: UNCAC Coalition Website Redesign and Development
The UNCAC Coalition is a global network of more than 350 civil society organizations (CSOs) in over 100 countries, committed to promoting the implementation and monitoring of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC).
Our current WordPress-based website, uncaccoalition.org, which has served us well for the past 10 years, is now in need of a significant redesign and upgrade to meet modern technical standards.
Objective
The UNCAC Coalition is inviting bids from experienced consultants or web design firms to redesign and develop our new website based on WordPress. The ceiling amount for this project is 17,000 Euros (including VAT if applicable).
Project Scope:
- Design and develop a modern, mobile-friendly, responsive, and visually appealing website based on WordPress. It should include the following features:
- Ensure the website is user-friendly, with easy navigation and an intuitive interface;
- Redesign the front page with several teasers for key pages and the latest news/blog posts;
- Possibility of a members-only section (requiring login);
- Design of template for profile pages for our member and affiliate organizations based on data points, that allows users to filter / search organizations based on specific characteristics (country, expertise, etc.), improving an existing design;
- Easy searchability of content (search field);
- Automatic translation feature (comparable to a plug-in solution on the current website);
- Ensure full compatibility with social media, in particular the Twitter preview function;
- Propose incorporating accessibility features to ensure the website meets relevant standards for users with disabilities, including but not limited to WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines;
- Develop design templates for approximately 10 different pages, including:
- – front page
- – profile pages for organizations
- – individual working groups
- – blog posts
- – reports page (example)
- – standard page
- – team page
- – board page
- – UNCAC Review Status Tracker page
- – database
- Incorporate feedback on initial design drafts.
- Suggest options for how reports could be published in an easily searchable (HTML) format, rather than as embedded PDFs.
- Suggest solutions to visualize and present data (maps, tables) – see examples we currently use here and here.
- Migrate and reorganize existing content (to the extent possible, maintaining current URLs or creating redirects so that existing external links continue working) to the new website.
- Suggest solutions that are in line with the GDPR and minimize personal data collection.
- Implement search engine optimization (SEO) best practices; connect/implement analytics tools.
- Handover of a live website installed with the organization’s host (Dreamhost).
- Handover training for UNCAC Coalition staff on website management and maintenance.
- Provide a period after the handover to address any problems and bugs.
Eligibility criteria
- Demonstrated experience in designing and developing WordPress-based websites for NGOs or similar organizations.
- A strong portfolio showcasing innovative and user-centric web design.
- Proven expertise in web development, with a focus on responsive design.
- Knowledge of best practices for SEO and website accessibility.
- Excellent communication skills in English.
Based: Work can be remote
Deadline: 28 April 2023, end of the day (Vienna)
Starting date: as soon as possible
Expected completion of project: by the end of October 2023
How to apply
To apply for this role, please email fill out this application form, and send the following documentation in English by 28 April 2023 to email hidden; JavaScript is required:
- A letter (PDF, max 3 pages):
- describing your experience and qualifications relevant to this assignment;
- with a brief creative proposal, outlining how you will approach the assignment;
- indicative timeline;
- and what you believe you can achieve with an anticipated budget of €17,000 (including VAT, if applicable);
- Curriculum Vitae of project lead with a description of relevant experience (PDF, no more than 3 pages, no pictures, please)
- A minimum of three samples of relevant previous work, or an online portfolio (confidentiality guaranteed)
- Financial offer for undertaking the work (as well as any applicable other costs, including VAT, if applicable).
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
The Coalition may enter into additional negotiations with one or more of the participants in the call.
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.
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Relevant Documents
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 encourage a workplace free from discrimination and any form of harassment.
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- UNCAC Coalition Recruitment Policy (.pdf)