Adam Smith International are an award-winning professional services business that delivers real impact, value and lasting change through projects supporting economic growth and government reform internationally. Our reputation as a global leader has been built on the positive results our projects have achieved in many of the world’s most challenging environments. Adam Smith International has a strong corporate presence globally, with 146 current projects across 49 countries and over 1,000 staff and associates. Headquartered in London, our regional headquarters are based in Africa (Nairobi, Abuja, and Pretoria), Asia Pacific (Sydney) and South Asia (Delhi), with numerous registered offices across Africa and Asia.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Anti-Corruption: Criminal Sanctions Expert
Tracking Code: 764-112
Location: Abuja (Travel to states may be required)
Department: Public Sector Governance
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Timing: This programme is expected to run from 2017-2022
The Project
- The upcoming project will support and strengthen the anti-corruption efforts in Nigeria by increasing the effectiveness of government institutions in detecting, investigating, prosecuting and sanctioning against corruption.
The Position
- Adam Smith International is looking to recruit an expert in criminal sanctions for an upcoming anti-corruption project. Candidates with demonstrable experience in working with courts and justice oversight functions are preferred.
- The candidate will be experienced in providing innovative and practical solutions to operational problems, and will have a detailed knowledge of justice system mechanics (e.g. sentencing guidelines and plea bargaining arrangements).
Required Competencies and Experience
- A post-graduate degree in a related field
- 5+ years of relevant experience in anti-corruption or governance programming for a donor (DFID preferred)
- Technical expertise gained from working as with courts and/or within the legal system (prosecutor or judge), UK-trained advocates or equivalent are preferred
- Hands-on expertise in providing effective management of projects, monitoring and responding to international best practice
- Experience of project management, including management of short-term consultant schedules
- Experience of monitoring progress against DFID logframes
- Effective communicator (written and oral)
- Experience of working in Nigeria is preferred
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online