Transparency International Ukraine is an anti-corruption CSO, an accredited chapter of the global movement Transparency International. The team has been making Ukraine stronger for more than 10 years by helping to reduce the level of corruption.
TI Ukraine received accreditation and the right to be a representative of the global organization Transparency International in 2014 (after the Revolution of Dignity).
Key focus areas of the organization 👇
An effective anti-corruption policy. The main task is to promote anti-corruption reforms that bring Ukraine closer to EU membership. In 2024, TI Ukraine paved the way for legislative implementation of the ARMA reform and launched the HACC Decided platform to highlight high-profile corruption cases. Since the launch of the High Anti-Corruption Court in 2019, the organization has been monitoring its work, analyzing legislation, and tracking all competitions for top positions in anti-corruption agencies.
Efficient and transparent procurement. TI Ukraine helped to create the Prozorro public procurement system and became a partner in the development of the State Logistics Operator, a defense procurement agency that meets the non-lethal needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In 7,5 years, 100+ criminal proceedings have been opened over procurement violations. In 2024, public oversight secured over UAH 2 billion in savings within public procurement transactions.
Transparent and accountable local government. The organization has implemented the City Transparency Rankings. They have been transformed into a study of the transparency of city councils since the beginning of the full-scale war. In the past year, the organization unveiled the results of the Transparency Study covering 80 cities amid wartime, bringing together mayors and delegates from 67 city councils in 22 regions of Ukraine to explore the Transparent Cities program tools.
Confiscation and property management. TI Ukraine has launched a special portal that collects all the existing mechanisms for confiscating (pro-)Russian assets in Ukraine, their risks, and ways to mitigate them.
Transparent and accountable reconstruction of Ukraine. TI Ukraine and its partners from the RISE UA coalition advocated for the creation and helped launch the DREAM Unified Electronic Reconstruction Management System within the RISE Ukraine coalition. The system will provide a single digital route for all reconstruction projects: from fixing damages to putting the finished objects into operation.
International cooperation. Since 2017, the voice of TI Ukraine has reached over 40 countries through more than 120 international missions. During the last year alone, the organization’s representatives visited 7 countries on 11 advocacy trips.
Transparency International's largest and most quoted product is the Corruption Perceptions Index. It is the only comprehensive study that assesses the level of corruption perception in 180 countries. Every year, the organization analyzes Ukraine's results and provides recommendations to the government on strengthening the counteraction against corruption. Over 11 years, Ukraine has gained 10 points in the Corruption Perceptions Index — one of the most significant improvements globally, indicating real progress in the fight against corruption.
TI Ukraine works with government officials and international partners to develop an independent and effective anti-corruption ecosystem. The team studies key draft laws, resolutions, initiatives, and policy documents and conducts its research. The organization publishes materials in major Ukrainian and international media and shares its expertise with the Ukrainian authorities, international organizations, and partners. Notably, recommendations on anti-corruption policy and public procurement from TI Ukraine were considered by both the European Commission and the IMF.
TI Ukraine's team consists of specialists from various fields: lawyers, analysts, journalists, sociologists, political scientists, economists, grant coordinators, HR specialists, accountants, managers of various levels, administrators, etc.The average age of TI Ukraine employees is 35, with an average tenure of 3.9 years. Moreover, 40% of the team have worked at TI Ukraine for over five years.
TI Ukraine values and encourages development, both professional and personal. The organization is proud of its internal success stories. For instance, Anastasiya Mazurok, Deputy Executive Director for Operations, was originally a monitoring and evaluation manager. Kateryna Ryzhenko, the head of the powerful legal department, started as an administrative assistant. Also, a lot of colleagues come back to the organization.
TI Ukraine has a tuition reimbursement program. The organization searches for and offers specialized courses for team development. However, the TI Ukraine employees can also choose the training they need. For instance, 10 colleagues completed the UCU Certificate Program in European Integration. The organization prioritizes safety and development of its team. Regular first aid training is held, as these skills can be life-saving in emergency situations. It's not only about knowledge — it's also about caring for one another.
In 2024, the focus shifted to strengthening managerial competencies. Recognizing the crucial role of effective management in working with human capital, the management team pursued training at leading business schools and international consulting firms. Team members also regularly engage in individual learning to master essential skills.
The company also takes care of the mental health of its employees. Thanks to its partners, all employees can join free self-support webinars, assess their mental health, and get free consultations with specialists.
The organization has an 8-hour working day. It can start between 8 am and 10 am, depending on the individual's needs. The team works online and offline, but employees are encouraged to visit the office at least twice a week. An individual work schedule can be created upon agreement with the manager. Each employee has 24 calendar days of paid vacation per year.
Transparency International Ukraine offers market-based salaries and regularly reviews them in line with market changes and inflationary fluctuations.
The organization's office in the center of Kyiv is cozy and comfortable, suitable for productive concentrated work, as well as for lively team discussions or warm personal conversations. In the morning, all employees can enjoy some of the goodies (often homemade) that colleagues treat each other to. The team is pet-friendly, so all employees can come to work with their pets. But first, they have to let their colleagues know about it 🙂.
To stay in a working rhythm even in wartime, the office was equipped in case of power outages and replenished with drinking and industrial water.
TI Ukraine cares about team unity and makes essential decisions based on the ideas of the parties involved. That is why they have a well-established system of communication with colleagues, partners, and target groups. Each department has regular meetings to collect feedback from employees, discuss the context, synchronize plans and tasks, and analyze results. Employees also meet periodically for a one-on-one conversation with their managers.
The organization holds general offline and online meetings for the entire team to discuss strategic issues, important news, and challenges, celebrate victories, or support each other in difficult moments. Employees also enjoy spending time together outside the office. Colleagues regularly play volleyball, and board games, sometimes travel, go to the cinema or visit exhibitions, and share important life events.
In conditions of a full-scale war, TI Ukraine deliberately decided to reduce the budget for internal events and changed the format. For instance, the team jointly made trench candles for the military on the organization's birthday. The organization itself transferred UAH 300,000 to buy 400 blood transfusion kits for the units of the Defense Forces.
Several employees joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine and defended the country. The organization is proud of them and supports them in every possible way.
TI Ukraine regularly donates to the army and sends the necessary equipment, including quadcopters and blood transfusion kits.
In total, since February 24, 2022, TI Ukraine has donated almost UAH 9 million.
Expectations from candidates differ depending on the vacancy, but the list of key requirements always remains the same: share organization's values, zero tolerance for corruption, and interest in fighting it. Detailed requirements for candidates' skills are always specified in the job posting.
After a person sends their CV and motivation letter, there are several stages of selection:
The company looks not only for employees with relevant experience and skills but also for people who are ready to develop and work for results. Therefore, TI Ukraine also pays attention to soft skills, cherished values, professional and personal interests.
Everyone who becomes part of the TI Ukraine team experiences a smooth adaptation period. They get to know their colleagues, study the task pool, and master working tools. The newcomer is assigned a mentor who can answer all questions. After a week and a month, the new employee has adaptation meetings with HR.
New colleagues are also given a 2-3 month paid probationary period. During it, they have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and first results and get to know the organization, processes, and culture. Based on the results of the probationary period, a joint decision is made on further cooperation.
There is another way to join the team. Specifically, the company offers opportunities for motivated young people seeking to gain their first professional experience and new skills.
From our last internship program, 20% of participants received offers and joined the TI Ukraine team.
The organization offers a unique opportunity to get involved in changes in the country:
TI Ukraine takes a comprehensive approach to work and overcomes all challenges. That is why the employees always start with monitoring, data verification, and expert analysis. After that, they offer balanced and effective solutions.
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