Openings

Regional Coordinator for Asia and Pacific (consultant, approx. 4-6 hours/week)
Regional Coordinator for Middle East and North Africa (consultant, approx. 4-6 hours/week)
Regional Coordinator for Sub-Saharan Africa (consultant, approx. 4-6 hours/week)
Consultant to facilitate the development of an organisational strategy
Paid Internship (Starting October/November 2020)

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Programme manager: recruitment process has been completed
Project Officer: recruitment process has been completed

Regional Coordinator for Asia and Pacific (consultant, approx. 4-6 hours/week)

The UNCAC Coalition is looking for a regional coordinator for the Asia and Pacific region, starting as soon as possible.

The UNCAC Coalition is an umbrella organisation, uniting civil society actors from all backgrounds committed to promoting the ratification, implementation and monitoring of the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). The Convention is the only binding universal anti-corruption instrument and has been ratified by 186 countries.

The Coalition has a membership of over 100 civil society organisations and individuals on all continents, as well as a wider network of an additional 250 organisations. This community harnesses a broad range of issues: human rights, anti-corruption, freedom of information, financial transparency and environmental expertise.

The position is a consultant position with an estimated average weekly workload of 4-6 hours.

Your responsibilities:

Foster a regional network of civil society organisations dealing with anti-corruption related issues in the Asia and Pacific region
Engage with member organisations, non-member organisations and partners
Moderate and stimulate discussions on a regional email group
Liaise between member organisations 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 organisations (e.g. blog posts, event updates, moderation of discussions etc.)
Draft and edit communication outputs (e.g. reports, articles, etc.)
Research and monitor civil society activities in the field of anti-corruption in the region
Outreach to civil society organisations and government actors on the UNCAC
Engage with relevant regional organisations and other stakeholders on issues linked to the UNCAC
Act as a point of contact for civil society organisations in the region
Help coordinate research and advocacy activities of the UNCAC Coalition in the region

Your profile:

You speak and write fluent English and at least one other language common in the region, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in all languages
You have a deep understanding of anti-corruption, in particular, policy areas covered by the UNCAC. Experience with UNCAC-related fora and processes is a plus
You have experience working with civil society organisations 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, self-motivated and pay attention to details
You are based in the Asia and Pacific region
Familiarity in working with content management systems (in particular WordPress) is a plus.

How to apply
To apply, please send your CV (PDF, maximum two pages, no pictures) and a letter of motivation (one page), including information about your availability and any potential conflicts of interest (in particular, other employees and clients you work for) to email hidden; JavaScript is required with the subject line “Regional Coordinator – Asia and Pacific”.

Please also include your proposed gross hourly rate in Euro. This rate would have to include any applicable VAT as well as other taxes and social contributions.

Applications are considered on a rolling basis until 31 August 2020. The submission deadline has been extended due to the low number of applicants based in the region.

Starting date: as soon as possible

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.

Regional Coordinator for Middle East and North Africa (consultant, approx. 4-6 hours/week)

The UNCAC Coalition is looking for a regional coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, starting as soon as possible.

The position is a consultant position with an estimated average weekly workload of 4-6 hours.

Your responsibilities:

Foster a regional network of civil society organisations dealing with anti-corruption related issues in the Middle East and North Africa region
Engage with member organisations, non-member organisations and partners
Moderate and stimulate discussions on a regional email group
Liaise between member organisations 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 organisations (e.g. blog posts, event updates, moderation of discussions etc.)
Draft and edit communication outputs (e.g. reports, articles, etc.)
Research and monitor civil society activities in the field of anti-corruption in the region
Outreach to civil society organisations and government actors on the UNCAC
Engage with relevant regional organisations and other stakeholders on issues linked to the UNCAC
Act as a point of contact for civil society organisations in the region
Help coordinate research and advocacy activities of the UNCAC Coalition in the region

Your profile:

You speak and write fluent Arabic, French and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in all three languages.
You have a deep understanding of anti-corruption, in particular, policy areas covered by the UNCAC. Experience with UNCAC-related fora and processes is a plus
You have experience working with civil society organisations 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, self-motivated and pay attention to details
You are based in the MENA region
Familiarity in working with content management systems (in particular WordPress) is a plus.

Please also include your proposed gross hourly rate in Euro. This rate would have to include any applicable VAT as well as other taxes and social contributions.

Applications are considered on a rolling basis until 15 March 2020.

Starting date: as soon as possible

Regional Coordinator for Sub-Saharan Africa (consultant, approx. 4-6 hours/week)

For its Africa regional anti-corruption e-platform, the UNCAC Coalition is looking for a regional coordinator, starting as soon as possible.

The position is a consultant position with an estimated average weekly workload of 4-6 hours.

Your responsibilities:

Foster a regional network of civil society organisations dealing with anti-corruption related issues in Sub-Saharan Africa
Engage with member organisations, non-member organisations and partners
Moderate and stimulate discussions on a regional email group
Liaise between member organisations in the region and the UNCAC Coalition’s Vienna Hub team
Draft, edit, administer and moderate content for the Coalitions’ e-platform of regional civil society organisations (e.g. blog posts, event updates, moderation of discussions etc.)
Draft and edit communication outputs (e.g. reports, articles, etc.)
Research and monitor civil society activities in the field of anti-corruption in the region
Outreach to civil society organisations and government actors on the UNCAC
Engage with relevant regional organisations and other stakeholders on issues linked to the UNCAC
Act as a point of contact for civil society organisations in the region
Help coordinate research and advocacy activities of the UNCAC Coalition in the region

Your profile:

You speak and write fluent English and French, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages. Portuguese skills are also desirable.
You have a deep understanding of anti-corruption, in particular, policy areas covered by the UNCAC. Experience with UNCAC-related fora and processes is a plus
You have experience working with civil society organisations in your region, ideally in a context related to good governance, anti-corruption and/or human rights
You have 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, self-motivated and pay attention to details
You are based in Sub-Saharan Africa
Familiarity in working with content management systems (in particular WordPress) is a plus.

Please also include your proposed gross hourly rate in Euro. This rate would have to include any applicable VAT as well as other taxes and social contributions.

Applications are considered on a rolling basis until 31 August 2020. The submission deadline has been extended due to the low number of applicants based in the region.

Starting date: as soon as possible

Call for a consultant to facilitate the development of an organisational strategy

The UNCAC Coalition is looking for an experienced facilitator to support the development of a new organisational strategy.

Role of the consultant

The facilitator is expected to:

Facilitate kick-off sessions (half-day) at a staff retreat outside Vienna with five staff members to initiate the development of an organisational strategy and a communications strategy (in the second half of August or the second half of September), where we would expect the facilitator to lead discussions among the staff on the organisation’s vision, methods of work, priority areas of action and on its future communication strategy
Facilitate several shorter follow-up face-to-face sessions with the team members in Vienna (9th district) over a period of approximately two months following the staff retreat (we estimate 3 to 5 sessions)
Advice on the process of developing the strategy, including on the consultation and inclusion of the board, members and external stakeholders

The facilitator should have experience in the development of organisational and communication strategies, in working with non-profit organisations, and an understanding of the context international NGOs are operating in.

Working language: English

About the Coalition

The UNCAC Coalition is a global umbrella organisation of civil society organisations committed to the implementation and monitoring of the UN Convention against Corruption. It has more than 100 member organisations and an additional wider network of 250 affiliated groups around the world, is registered as an non-profit association in Austria and headquartered in Vienna.

The Coalition, which was previously an informal network of CSOs, opened its office in Vienna in 2019 and grew its team from 1 to 5 members in the past 1.5 years. The organisation engages on a regular basis with civil society organisations around the world, government officials (delegations of diplomatic representations in Vienna and national government experts) and officials of the United Nations (UNODC) and other international organisations.

The Coalition’s methods of work include information sharing (via its website, email groups, social media), awareness raising (including through discussion events at UNCAC meetings, written and oral submissions to UNCAC meetings), advocacy directed towards States, the sharing of good anti-corruption practices, trainings and workshops to build the capacity of CSOs to use the UNCAC, and technical and financial support to CSOs to engage in the UNCAC implementation review on the national level.

We are seeking to update our current strategy. For more information about the Coalition, please see

– https://uncaccoalition.org/about-us/coalition-governance/ and
– https://uncaccoalition.org/about-us/about-the-coalition/

Applications

Please submit your proposals, including

your CV and a letter elaborating on your experience relevant to supporting the development of organisational and communication strategies, in particular for non-profit organisations, as well as a brief proposal on how you would approach the tasks outlined above
your hourly non-profit rate (incl. VAT/USt) and the estimated total time charged for the above tasks, as well as for other related costs (if applicable)
information about your availability in the second half of August and the second half of September

to email hidden; JavaScript is required as soon as possible, by the end of Wednesday, 5 August 2020 at the latest.

Please contact us under the above email in case you require further information.

Paid Internship (Starting October/November 2020)

For its Vienna office, the UNCAC Coalition is looking for an intern (full-time preferred, part-time may be possible) for a duration of 6 months.

Starting date: October/November 2020

The UNCAC Coalition is a globally active umbrella organisation, uniting civil society actors from all backgrounds committed to promoting the implementation and monitoring of the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). The Convention is the only binding universal anti-corruption instrument and has been ratified by 186 countries.

Your role:

Provide policy research support to the Coalition and member organisations (in particular relating to the implementation of the UN Convention against Corruption
Draft blog posts, work on improving and updating the Coalition’s website
Draft and edit communication outputs (letters, statements, reports, proposals, etc.)
Contribute to advocacy activities and outreach work
Assist in the organisation of events, including around governmental meetings at the UN (panel discussions, workshops, etc.)
Engage with member organisations, non-member organisations and partners
General administrative assistance in day-to-day operations

We offer:

Insights into the work of anti-corruption groups
Steep learning curve and work on various different topics
Small team, start-up like environment
Salary: 1.400 Euro gross/month (based on 38.5 hours/week; plus 13th/14th salary proportionally)

Your profile:

Keen interest in the field of anti-corruption, government transparency and good governance
Enrolled student in law, international relations, political science, or other relevant fields, or recent graduate
Excellent English language skills essential (the Coalition’s working language), including strong writing and editing skills
Writing and editing experience is a plus
Familiarity with WordPress is a plus
Valid work permit for Austria required. (Unfortunately, the UNCAC Coalition is unable to sponsor work permits).

Interested?

To apply, please send your CV (PDF, maximum two pages, no pictures please), a letter of motivation (1 page), a relevant writing sample (essay, paper, blog post, article, etc.) and information about your availability to email hidden; JavaScript is required with the subject line “Internship”. Please note that all documents should be submitted in English.

For the successful candidate, there may be an opportunity to receive a grant by the European Solidarity Corps. If awarded, this would include a relocation allowance, a travel allowance, organisational support and a free online language course. More information on how to apply for the grant will be provided to the successful candidate.

Closing date: 30 September 2020

Due to the high volume of applications received, we may not be able to provide individual feedback on your application. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the deadline with a short assignment.

Relevant Documents

- UNCAC Coalition Recruitment Policy (.pdf)

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Openings

Recent openings: status of the hiring process

Regional Coordinator for Asia and Pacific (consultant, approx. 4-6 hours/week)

Regional Coordinator for Middle East and North Africa (consultant, approx. 4-6 hours/week)

Regional Coordinator for Sub-Saharan Africa (consultant, approx. 4-6 hours/week)

Call for a consultant to facilitate the development of an organisational strategy

Paid Internship (Starting October/November 2020)

Your role:

We offer:

Your profile:

Interested?

Relevant Documents

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