Qualifications and skills

A Master Degree (or equivalent) in law, political science, public administration or a relevant, directly related discipline.

General professional experience

• Experience in monitoring and evaluation and excellent report writing skills.

• Excellent command of the English language, both orally and written.

• Demonstrable ability to write in plain language.

• Previous experience with the human rights based approach to development.

Specific professional experience

• At least 15 years experience in anti-corruption, accountability and/or environmental governance.

• At least 10 years experience in designing, developing and conducting training activities on anti-corruption, public financial management, accountability, environmental governance or similar, related issues.

• At least 10 years experience in training and training of trainers.

• Experience with civil society, the media and Parliaments. Experience with civil society, the media and Parliament in West Africa will be a distinct advantage.

• Extensive experience anti-corruption bodies. Previous experience as a member of an anti-corruption commission will be an advantage.