Transparency International (TI) Hungary is recruiting a full-time senior expert to manage the public procurement and EU funds programs of the organization.

Main functions:

1. Monitoring the Hungarian public procurement landscape
2. Assessing corruption and rule of law related European Union legislation and its implementation
3. Leading TI Hungary’s programs related to public procurement processes, public funding and the use of European Union funds.

Starting date: As soon as possible

Duration: Indefinite duration

Further responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and manage anti-corruption monitoring and advocacy tools in the fields of public procurement processes, public finances and EU funds
• Manage and coordinate TI Hungary’s relations with stakeholders in the above domains
• Conduct trainings, workshops, conferences
• Lead and manage national and international research projects
• Write and review policy papers, and press releases, and form opinion on regulations and their implementation

Requirements for the position:

• A degree preferably in law (not excluding those who have a degree in economics)
• Minimum five years’ related work experience in one of the further fields: public procurement, public finances, European Union funds
• A profound and up-to-date knowledge of and expertise in Hungarian and EU regulations and policies related to public procurement, public finances and EU funds
• Excellent project management skills which include, among others, team-working, time management and ownership abilities
• Good networking and communication capacities
• Fluency in Hungarian and English (spoken, written)
• Good writing skills
• Ability to form opinion, take responsibility and work independently to tight deadlines
• Open to new challenges and ready to learn

• Working knowledge of basic IT skills: MS Office (word, excel, power point)

An advantage for candidates:

• A degree both in law and in economics
• An additional degree in EU studies, sociology, political science or public administration
• Experience in anti-corruption field and/or business integrity
• Professional law exam
• Knowledge of empirical research methods related to this field and ability to work with large datasets
• Experience in and ability of the occasional representation of an organisation in the media

To apply:

Qualified candidates are welcome to submit, preferably via email, a cover letter and a CV to: krisztina.papp@transparency.hu

Deadline for applications is: 20^th of November, 2022

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

To learn more about our organisation, please visit our website at www.transparency.hu.