Anti-Corruption Consultant

  • Mid-level, Short-term contract assignment
  • Posted on 11 June 2025

Job Description

Result of Service

  • Conduct research and interviews by defining a research methodology, coordinating with the Anti-Corruption Regional Advisor, reaching out to relevant journalists, media professionals, and stakeholders (especially PACJN journalists), conducting interviews, and collecting qualitative data.
  • Analyze collected data to identify key themes, trends, and recommendations, focusing on investigative methods and challenges faced.
  • Draft a research report tailored to three target audiences (public, media, and decision-makers), either as one comprehensive document or three distinct documents.
  • Synthesize research and interview data while ensuring clear connection to UNCAC Article 7(3) and its relevance to political financing transparency.
  • Include actionable recommendations supported by research findings and media examples.
  • Draft a human impact story that illustrates the societal and personal consequences of corruption in political financing by identifying a compelling case, conducting or integrating interviews, and ensuring affected individuals’ voices are highlighted.

Work Location

  • Home-based

Expected Duration

  • 1 August to 15 September 2025

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Conduct research to explore the role of media investigations in uncovering corruption in political financing across the Pacific region.
  • Link media findings to UNCAC Article 7(3) to inform evidence-based policymaking.
  • Highlight how media investigations—particularly by networks such as PACJN and JAC—can bridge the gap between exposure and policy development.
  • Emphasize the importance of strengthening collaboration between public, media, and policymakers.
  • Develop practical recommendations to support transparency, accountability, and compliance with UNCAC standards.

Research Objectives

  • Highlight the role of media investigations in uncovering corruption in political financing.
  • Provide actionable recommendations for the public, media, and decision-makers to enhance transparency and accountability in political financing.

Qualifications/Special Skills

  • Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in journalism, political science, international relations, public administration, or a related field required.
  • A first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
  • Minimum five years of professional experience in investigative journalism, governance research, or anti-corruption issues required.
  • At least two years of experience with political financing, transparency, or international frameworks (e.g., UNCAC) required.
  • Desirable: experience with investigative journalism in the Pacific, drafting reports for public/media/policymakers, and familiarity with policy advocacy and governance reform.

Languages

  • Fluency in English, with excellent drafting and communication skills, is required.
  • Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Deadline : Jun 21, 2025

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