The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) is an intergovernmental organization with 35 member states from different continents around the world. International IDEA aims to support sustainable democracy worldwide by working with both new and long-established democracies to strengthen the institutions and culture of democracy and enhance the rule of law. Located at the interface of research and practice, International IDEA serves as a forum for dialogue and uses comparative experience and analysis to identify good practices for democracy-building. The Institute is headquartered in Stockholm with field offices in Africa and West Asia, Europe, Asia and the Pacific, and Latin America and the Caribbean.

Job Title: State Associate Project Officer, ESGBV (End Sexual and Gender-Based Violence)
Locations: Oyo, Kaduna & Benue, Nigeria
Employment Type: Fixed term appointment for two (2) years
Application Deadline: 23:59 (CEST) 04 March 2026

· Supports the State Project Coordinator in the design, management, and oversight of State plans, strategies, and processes
· Coordinates and manages relationships with related partners and stakeholders
· Plans, organizes, and manages related events and activities at the State level
· Supports the development, preparation, delivery, and monitoring of the activity implementation plan
· Supports and actively monitors timely delivery against activity schedules, targets, and milestones
· Ensures the collection, collation and analysis of participants and stakeholder feedback
· Supports knowledge management processes and activities, including the development of summary reports
· Ensures safe and accessible project documentation
· Supports the State Project Coordinator with the development of consultants Terms of Reference
· Maintains cordial and professional relationships with Government and CSO partners
· Provides administrative and logistic support to consultants and beneficiaries
· Supports financial and technical reporting to internal/external clients and stakeholders

Finance Administration

· Manages all administrative aspects to ensure timely procurement
· Provides financial support including detailed budgeting, raising advances, issuing payments, and retirement of advances
· Monitors expenditure against workplan and projects

Safeguarding

· Shares responsibility to safeguard and protect populations with whom they work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children

· University degree (or equivalent) in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Human Rights, Sustainable Development, or related fields
· A minimum five (5) years experience in SGBV, Rule of Law and/or Access to Justice, within Nigeria is essential
· Experience of working with government agencies and civil society organizations in Nigeria is considered an asset
· Experience of working on EU projects, as well as familiarity with EU processes and systems considered an advantage
· Experience of working in an international context is considered an advantage
· Field experience is desirable
· Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of French or other African Union languages considered an advantage

Terms of Contract

· This is a local post. International IDEA will bear no costs relating to the relocation of the selected candidate.
· This position is open to those legally authorized to live and work in Nigeria for the duration of the contract.
· International IDEA is not able to support work permit applications.

Selection Process
Evaluation of qualified candidates will include a written test assessment and up to two (2) interviews. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the vacancy may close earlier than the advertised deadline.

How to Apply
Applications should be submitted online through the International IDEA career portal. All applications must be made in English. https://careers.idea.int/jobs/7273403-state-associate-project-officer-esgbv-oyo-kaduna-benue

International IDEA is an equal-opportunity employer which seeks to further diversify its staff in terms of gender, culture and nationality.

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