Transparency International EU (TI EU) is an international non-profit association under Belgian law (AISBL) based in Brussels (Belgium). We work closely with Transparency International national chapters in over 100 countries worldwide and the International Secretariat (TI-S) based in Berlin. As part of the global Transparency International movement, TI EU coordinates Transparency International’s advocacy toward the EU institutions. The mission of TI EU is to prevent corruption and promote integrity, transparency and accountability in EU institutions, policies and legislation. This will in turn enhance efforts at the national level to fight corruption and promote equality and access to justice for citizens. The Policy Officer – Illicit Financial Flows will provide support in driving Transparency International EU’s corrupt money flows programme and policy development in this area of work, including on issues such as anti-money laundering, beneficial ownership transparency, enablers and illicit financial flows in the EU. This role requires a motivated researcher with knowledge in anti-corruption and illicit financial flows to (a) support the development of policy recommendations; (b) provide technical advice ; and (c) conduct research activities on EU corruption, asset recovery and illicit financial flows. Working closely with the experts within the TI network, the Policy Officer will support the creation of and engagement with internal and strategic external partnerships, promote peer-to-peer exchange and information-sharing, and assist in the development of evidence-based policy recommendations.
Main function: Research, policy development and advocacy
Reporting Line: TI EU Director
Starting date: As soon as possible
Duration: Indefinite
Type of contract: Full-time (100%; 38 hours per week)
Location: Brussels, Belgium (A mix of teleworking and office-based work is offered)
Salary & Benefits:
- Salary according to TI EU internal salary structure – for this position corresponding to Grade II – 2725 EUR gross per month;
- 20 days statutory annual leave with an additional 10 extra-legal days’ leave
- possibility of Work from Abroad up to 20 working days per year
- end of year bonus
- work from home allowance of 148.73 EUR and internet allowance of 20 EUR per month
- meal vouchers amounting to 8 EUR per working day
- mobile phone subscription, hospitalisation insurance, private accident insurance and 100% transport allowance
- Contribute to TI EU’s advocacy and research on illicit financial flows in the EU;
- Assist with the development of TI EU’s policy positions and recommendations in the area of illicit financial flows, including on beneficial ownership transparency, enablers, financial intelligence, illicit financial flows and anti-money laundering;
- Represent the organisation at relevant fora within area of expertise as needed; build relationships and form alliances with external counterparts, communities of practice and stakeholders;
- Write blogs and produce evidence needed for advocacy campaigns and communications activities;
- Contribute to joint projects with the TI Secretariat and TI National Chapters, ensuring the timely delivery of research reports, case studies, project meetings, conferences and other deliverables;
- Support fundraising efforts to ensure sustainable funding of the illicit financial flows programme, including concept notes and reports;
- Contribute to the overall functioning of the team by providing proactive and ad hoc support where necessary
- University degree or equivalent, preferably in social science, public policy, journalism, international law, economics, management or another relevant field – or equivalent acquired through work experience;
- 3+ years’ relevant paid work-experience in the area of research, advocacy and/or project management;
- Excellent knowledge of English (written and spoken) is a requirement;
- Strong knowledge of EU institutions and EU-level policy making;
- Understanding of anti-corruption and anti-money laundering from research and policy perspectives;
- Experience of working with EU institutions and the relevant international institutions is desired;
- Self-organiser with ability to prioritise amid competing and changing demands;
- Team-player, practical approach to problem solving and ability to work in a small team in a multi-cultural working environment
- A commitment to the values and goals of Transparency International
Applications should be submitted in English by completing this form and include a CV and a cover letter. The deadline for applications is Sunday 29 September 2024 at 23:59 Brussels time. Short-listed applicants will be asked to take part in an interview the week of September 30th. Please note that applicants must have the legal right to reside and work in Belgium. TI EU is committed to diversity in its staffing, including based on gender, ethnic origin, and disability. We encourage candidates with such diverse backgrounds to apply. Due to the large number of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Unless told by you not to do so, we shall keep your application on file for 6 months after the vacancy has closed. Applications older than 6 months are deleted in line with our implementation of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 on general data protection.
