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Last updated: 2 June 2026

Regional Coordinator for Southwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA)

About the role:

The Global Civil Society Coalition for the UNCAC is hiring a remote part-time consultant to join its team as a Regional Coordinator for Southwest Asia and North Africa (The SWANA region, also known as the MENA region). The consultant will support the Coalition’s outreach, communications, advocacy, and research activities in the region.

The Coalition is an umbrella organization, uniting civil society actors from all backgrounds committed to promoting the implementation and 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 more than 400 civil society organizations. This community harnesses a broad range of issues: human rights, anti-corruption, freedom of information, financial transparency and environmental expertise.

  • Based: remotely
  • Estimated time required: On average, approximately 6 to 10 hours of work per week.

We are looking for this to be a long-term consultancy role. Candidates who are flexible with their time are preferred.

Compensation: This is a consultancy position. The envisaged compensation for this role is €20/hour worked. The agreed rate may be higher, based on relevant expertise and experience. The consultant is responsible for paying all applicable taxes and social contributions.

How to apply:

To apply, please fill out this application form, and send to jobs@uncaccoalition.org with the subject line “Regional Coordinator – SWANA Region”, the following:

  • your CV (PDF, English, maximum two pages, no pictures), 
  • a one-page letter of motivation in English (PDF), stating your availability and any potential conflicts of interest (in particular, other employers or clients you work for), 
  • a relevant writing sample of no more than two pages in English (PDF), ideally an existing piece of your own professional work. Please ensure that the content, analysis, and arguments presented in your application are your own. 

If you have used AI tools in preparing any part of your application, please clearly indicate the extent and nature of that use.

Your profile:

  • You speak and write English and Arabic, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • 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 SWANA 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 the SWANA region;
  • Identify speakers, organize, prepare for and moderate 4-5 online virtual regional meetings per year on anti-corruption topics;
  • 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 regional civil society organizations (e.g., briefing notes, blog posts, official written submissions to UNCAC bodies, event updates, moderation of discussions etc.);
  • Help 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 and analyze research and support 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 Coalition’s network and membership:
  • Identify relevant civil society organizations in the region who are not yet a member of the 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 implementation review process;
  • Encourage members to contribute to the national UNCAC implementation 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;
  • Coordinate with your supervisor 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.
  • Prepare and plan to take part in the UNCAC Conference of States parties which takes place every two years (approximately 10 days of travel expenses covered)
  • According to funding availability, represent the Coalition  in other anti-corruption related meetings with regional relevance

The deadline for applications is Monday, 10 August 2026

Starting date: as soon as possible

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.

Regional Coordinator for Latin America & the Caribbean

About the role:

The Global Civil Society Coalition for the UNCAC is hiring a remote part-time consultant to join its team as a Regional Coordinator for Latin America & the Caribbean (LAC). The consultant will support the Coalition’s outreach, communications, advocacy, and research activities in the region.

The 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 more than 400 civil society organizations. This community harnesses a broad range of issues: human rights, anti-corruption, freedom of information, financial transparency and environmental expertise.

  • Based: remotely
  • Estimated time required: On average, approximately 6 to 10 hours of work per week

We are looking for this to be a long-term consultancy role. Candidates who are flexible with their time are preferred.

Compensation: This is a consultancy position. The envisaged compensation for this role is €20/hour worked. The agreed rate may be higher, based on relevant expertise and experience. The consultant is responsible for paying all applicable taxes and social contributions.

How to apply:

To apply, please fill out this application form, and send to jobs@uncaccoalition.org with the subject line “Regional Coordinator – Latin America & the Caribbean Region”, the following:

  • your CV (PDF, English, maximum two pages, no pictures), 
  • a one-page letter of motivation in English (PDF), stating your availability and any potential conflicts of interest (in particular other employers or clients you work for), 
  • a relevant writing sample of no more than two pages in English (PDF), ideally an existing piece of your own professional work. Please ensure that the content, analysis, and arguments presented in your application are your own. 

If you have used AI tools in preparing any part of your application, please clearly indicate the extent and nature of that use.

Your profile:

  • You speak and write English and Spanish, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • 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 LAC 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 Latin America and the Caribbean;
  • Identify speakers, organize, prepare for and moderate 4-5 online virtual regional meetings per year on anti-corruption topics;
  • 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 regional civil society organizations (e.g., briefing notes, blog posts, written submissions to UNCAC bodies, event updates, moderation of discussions etc.);
  • Help 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 and analyze research and support 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 Coalition’s network and membership:
  • Identify relevant civil society organizations in the region who are not yet a member of the 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 implementation review process;
  • Encourage members to contribute to the national UNCAC implementation 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;
  • Coordinate with your supervisor 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.
  • Prepare and plan to take part in the UNCAC Conference of the States Parties which takes place every two years (approximately 10 days of travel expenses covered)
  • According to funding availability, represent the Coalition in other anti-corruption related meetings with regional relevance.

The deadline for applications is Monday, 27 July 2026, midnight (CEST).

Starting date: as soon as possible

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.

Project Officer (now closed)

Finance and Administrative Officer (now closed)

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)