Background
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) is a National Chapter of Transparency International (TI), the leading global movement against corruption. TISL raises awareness of the damaging effects of corruption and works with partners in government, business and civil society to develop and implement effective measures to tackle it.
The role holder will support Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) to advocate for reducing or eradicating political sector corruption and demand for transparency and accountability in political sector.
Scope of the role:
The post holder will be responsible for leading the political sector program initiatives to reach the organizational strategic objective of reducing political sector corruption. The post holder will be responsible for project implementation pertaining to the sector including managing project budgets under multiple donors. The Post Holder will report to the Senior Manager Programs (SMP)
Responsibilities:
Program Management
- Ensure project implementation with special attention to quality of program delivery, maximum reach, impact and timeliness.
- Effective utilization of resources following donor guidelines.
- Liaise with donors where required as instructed by management.
- Ensure program KPIs are met.
- Escalate information or issues as necessary to take relevant action in a timely manner.
- Ensure program results, impact and learning are captured effectively and shared.
- Provide relevant and timely information for periodic reporting.
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion in program implementation.
Program Development
- Contribute to program development and fundraising initiatives of the organization.
Management of resources and stakeholders
- Network with relevant stakeholders and maintain effective relationships.
- Provide effective representation for the organization at relevant fora as guided by the Senior Management.
- Effective management of organizational resources.
- Liaises with civil society and State actors to develop advocacy goals and campaigns
Human Resource Management
- Select, manage and develop the staff members within the Political Sector, establishing goals, coaching and managing performance and supporting the continuous learning, development and well-being that enhances individual performance and organizational capability.
- Provide clear direction to guide the team towards organizational objectives with proper delegation.
Thematic Specific Objectives
- In line with the 2021-2025 strategic plan, be responsible to resist corruption by leading the Political sector;
- Enhance the understanding of the public on the subject of corruption as well as the importance of accountability and transparency mechanisms in political structures and governance.
- Advocate for the enforcement of accountability of public representatives.
- Tackle corruption.
- Enhance the quality of public representatives.
- Enhance inclusivity in the governance space.
- Act as focal point for assigned projects.
- Inculcate expertise in the thematic area.
- Contribute towards strategy development and link the organizational strategic plan to thematic interventions and stakeholders.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Law, Humanities, Political Science or related discipline.
- At least 3 years of similar level experience in either the public, private or civil society sector.
- Experience working with diverse stakeholders.
- Experience in project management and budget management
- Sound understanding of the anti-corruption and governance sector in Sri Lanka.
- Diplomacy and tactful negotiation skills.
- Excellent management skills
- Fluent in English as well as Sinhalese or Tamil
- Excellent skills in MS office
Core Values
- Transparency & Accountability
- Integrity
- Human Dignity and Respect
- Equality and Humility
- Professionalism
Application Process: Please send a cover letter and an updated CV to careers@tisrilanka.org. The title of the position should be mentioned as the subject.
Application Deadline: 30th July 2024