Research Coordinator – Anti-Corruption Enforcement & Justice (m/f/d)

Team:Research & Knowledge Team.

Reporting Line:Head of Research & Knowledge.

Starting Date:November 2026.

Contract Duration:From November 2026 to June 2028 [20 months].

Band:According to TI‑S internal salary structure; this position is aligned with band PF2, with a salary range of EUR 42.000–59.000 gross per year. Final salary placement will be determined based on the number of years of relevant professional experience.

Working Hours:full time [100%; 40 hours per week].

Location:Transparency International Secretariat (TI-S), Berlin/Germany.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE ROLE

Research and Knowledge Production

• Develop and apply qualitative research frameworks to produce comparative case studies, ensuring methodological consistency across research outputs and consortium contributions.

• Conduct qualitative research on corruption, anti‑corruption enforcement, and judicial manipulation, including desk research, comparative analysis, and process tracing.

• Develop case studies, analytical papers, monographs, and other research outputs through drafting, reviewing, and editing content.

• Compile, synthesise, and analyse findings from multiple sources into coherent, policy‑relevant research products.

• Conduct research on judicial resilience and litigation strategies used by civil society and democratic actors to counter authoritarian or kleptocratic practices.

Research Coordination and Implementation

• Implement assigned research activities related to anti‑corruption enforcement, justice, and judicial integrity, including conducting primary qualitative research, while coordinating with consortium partners to ensure alignment with agreed research designs, workplans, and timelines.

• Coordinate and provide quality assurance for research conducted by an academic partner, including review of methodologies, interim outputs, and final deliverables.

• Monitor research progress across assigned work packages, identify risks or delays, and propose practical solutions to ensure timely and high‑quality delivery.

Project and Process Management

• Support work planning, coordination, monitoring, and reporting in line with TI‑S procedures and donor requirements.

• Coordinate inputs to research‑related and narrative reporting, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and quality.

• Collaborate with Finance and project colleagues to support budget monitoring and forecasting related to assigned research activities.

Stakeholder Engagement and Representation

• Liaise regularly with consortium partners, academic institutions, and internal stakeholders to ensure effective coordination and information flow.

• Prepare and organise research‑related meetings, workshops, and events, including documentation before and after events.

• When required, represent Transparency International in project‑related meetings, workshops, or fora within the scope of the role.

Knowledge Sharing and Team Contribution

• Disseminate research outputs through blogs, briefings, presentations, workshops, and other knowledge‑sharing formats.

• Stay abreast of developments related to AC enforcement, justice, judicial integrity, and authoritarian practices to inform ongoing work.

• Contribute proactively and flexibly to the overall functioning of the Research & Knowledge Team.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Experience and Qualifications

• University degree in political science, law, sociology, public administration, or a related social science discipline with a strong research component.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in applied social science, legal, or policy research.

• Demonstrated experience coordinating research activities in multi‑country, collaborative, or donor‑funded projects.

• Experience conducting qualitative research, including methodologies such as process tracing, comparative case studies, and key informant interviews.

• Demonstrable familiarity with the topics of judicial integrity, anti-corruption and/or autocratisation is highly desirable.

• Experience working with or coordinating external research partners, including academic institutions, is a strong asset.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong research design, analytical, drafting, and editing skills, with a high level of attention to quality control.

• Proven organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, stakeholders, and deadlines.

• Ability to analyse information, identify issues, and propose practical, project‑level solutions.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and institutions.

• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English; additional languages are an asset.

WHAT WE OFFER

By joining the Transparency International Secretariat, candidates can expect:

• the opportunity to become part of the global movement against corruption and make a positive contribution to the work of TI in the field of transparency and accountability working on a wide range of relevant and challenging issues.

• a role with purpose, working in a team of engaged and enthusiastic colleagues in the field of anti-corruption united by the desire to curb corruption and achieve meaningful impact.

• an inspiring, stimulating, dynamic, flexible and international working environment with peers representing 45+ different nationalities and Getting Things Done (GTD) approach to work.

• a high degree of collaboration and autonomy in a lean and agile organisation with flat hierarchies, streamlined decision- making processes and a shared leadership culture with servant leadership philosophy.

Staff at TI-S enjoy a competitive compensation & benefits package designed for staff well-being and work life balance, incl.:

• a relocation package incl. sponsorship of work permit if needed and eligible.

• financial contribution to German language classes.

• generous time off with 30 days of annual leave per year and flexible working times around core hours.

• remote-hybrid working model from within Germany.

• the possibility of Work from Abroad for periods of time (currently for up to 30 working days per calendar year).

• Friday afternoons are alternatively free or meeting-free during the summer months.

• Sodexo Restaurant Checks with plenty of options near the office for reduced prices for meals.

• reduced membership fees with Urban Sports Club.

• mental wellbeing and counselling support by OpenUp.

• discounted Deutschland Ticket.

• a centrally located office in a vibrant metropolitan city with excellent public transportation connectivity at the river Spree.