Project Manager (Criminal Justice Reform Component – C1), RoLAC II, Nigeria

International IDEA is recruiting a Project Manager to lead the Criminal Justice Reform component of the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Programme Phase II (RoLAC II) in Nigeria.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead component planning, implementation, budgeting, workplans and results management.
• Supervise the component team and coordinate technical delivery.
• Maintain strong relationships with government institutions, the European Union, implementing partners and other stakeholders.
• Oversee monitoring, evaluation, reporting, risk management and compliance.
• Promote national ownership, sustainability and coordination across programme activities.
• Represent International IDEA and the programme in relevant technical and policy forums.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Law, Criminal Justice, International Development, Political Science, Social Sciences or a related field.
• At least ten years of relevant professional experience, including five years in management.
• Strong experience in democracy, governance, rule of law or justice programming in Africa or another developing-country context.
• Experience with European Union-funded programmes is an advantage.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in Nigeria.

Location: Abuja, onsite.

Contract: Local fixed-term appointment through 31 December 2027.

Application deadline: 13 September 2026.

Apply through International IDEA's official careers page.

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