About us

Transparency International is a global movement sharing one vision: a world in which government politics, business and the daily lives of people are free of corruption. Transparency International UK is the UK national chapter of this movement. We work with the British government, parliamentarians, civil society and the private sector to tackle corruption at home, addressing the UK’s global corruption footprint and helping multinational companies prevent corruption by operating with integrity. We are also home to two major global programmes tackling corruption in the Defence and Security sector and Global Health on behalf of the wider Transparency International movement.

Transparency International Defence & Security (TI-DS) is one of TI’s global programmes and is committed to tackling corruption in defence and security sectors internationally. Hosted by Transparency International’s UK chapter, the programme works with defence institutions, governments, the defence industry, civil society and international organisations worldwide to strengthen transparency, accountability and oversight in a traditionally opaque and secretive sector.

About the role

The Multilaterals Lead is key to delivering the Transparency International Defence and Security (TI-DS) Strategy 2024-26. Responsibilities focus on designing and delivering strategic engagement and targeted advocacy with multilateral and international bodies, and mobilising national authorities and Transparency International Chapters in support of multilateral goals. As a senior member within the advocacy team, the Multilaterals Lead will use evidence to shape impactful campaigns, identify, develop, and strategically manage influential relationships with key stakeholders, engage with international civil society to draw partners into joint action, and deliver representation at policy levels within national, international, and multilateral fora, including the UN, EU, NATO, and other bodies.

In addition to this role you will:

• Design, lead, and execute strategic engagement and targeted advocacy campaigns to reinforce anti-corruption within international and multilateral policies related to defence and security, aligning with the TI-DS Strategy 2024-26.

• Identify and engage with key external actors, including civil society, academic institutions, and relevant stakeholders, to expand TI-DS's external network in alignment with multilateral goals.

• Represent TI-DS's thought leadership and policy positions in UN, EU, and other multilateral forums, as well as to national authorities, international civil society, and TI Chapters.

• Identify gaps in evidence and advocacy materials and conduct desk-based research to address these gaps.

• Produce high-quality written outputs and verbal communications to support TI-DS engagement and advocacy.

• Strengthened TI-DS policy positioning and advocacy through targeted evidence materials and clear, compelling communication.

• Contribute to the overall delivery of TI-DS projects by coordinating and delivering grant-based outputs.

• Ensure project deliverables are on time, of high quality, and within budget, with thorough and timely reporting.

• Identify and cultivate funding opportunities to support TI-DS's multilateral engagement.

• Contribute to the development of high-quality funding proposals in line with TI-DS priorities and opportunities.

About you

To be successful in the role you will have/will be:

• Substantial relevant experience, with a focus on international or multilateral advocacy, preferably with or within the EU, UN, NATO or equivalent multilateral institutions

• Substantial experience building networks and coordinating partnerships in an international environment, including with international and multilateral bodies, national governments, civil society, and academia

• Experience working autonomously to a high standard, demonstrating strong organisational and time-management skills

• Experience working with conflicting deadlines, delivering successful and impactful projects with tight time, quality reporting and budget management requirements

• Proven track record in designing and implementing impactful campaigns and advocacy strategies.

• Strong understanding of defence and security sector issues, particularly in relation to anti-corruption and governance.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience in preparing high-quality communication products.

• Experience maintaining strong professional relationships and working effectively in a team, including remote work.

• Experience working in culturally and politically diverse contexts.

Benefits

In exchange we will offer:

• A competitive salary

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

• Up to 5% contributory pension

• Season ticket loan

• Cycle to work scheme

• Enhanced sickness and family friendly policies

• Employee Assistance Programme

• A flexible and friendly working environment, with the opportunity for blended working (more details of this can be found on our website)

Next steps

To start your application, please enter your email address in the top right hand corner and follow the next steps.

You will be asked to answer some questions that are directly related to the skills required for this role. Please note that your CV does not form part of the sift process and you should therefore take the time to answer the specific questions fully and where appropriate with your relevant evidence.

After the advert closes, your answers will go through our sift process: all answers will be anonymised, randomised and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers.

If you are shortlisted, we’ll invite you to a first interview. At the end of the process, we will provide you with some feedback on how you have performed.

The closing date for applications is 26th February 2024.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.