Job Opportunity: Programme Coordinator – IRLI Rule of Law Initiative (Zambia)

Irish Rule of Law International (IRLI), in partnership with the Southern African Institute for Policy and Research (SAIPAR), is seeking a dynamic and skilled Programme Coordinator to support justice reform initiatives in Zambia.

IRLI is a non-profit organisation working globally to promote the rule of law and access to justice through legal technical assistance, research, and capacity-building.

Based at SAIPAR in Lusaka, the Programme Coordinator will act as IRLI’s focal point in Zambia. The role involves:

• Coordinating and implementing activities under the IRLI–SAIPAR Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
• Representing IRLI in Zambia and strengthening stakeholder relationships.
• Supporting the delivery and smooth communication of IRLI’s headquarters-led activities in Zambia.

Professional Experience Requirements
● A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in programme coordination, project implementation, justice sector reform, or access to justice initiatives, preferably in a multi-stakeholder or donor-funded environment.
● A Master’s degree in Law, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or a closely related field is required.
● Admission to the Zambian Bar is an asset.
● Demonstrated experience managing collaborative partnerships with civil society, government institutions, academic or research organizations, and/or international
NGOs.
● Proven ability to coordinate and deliver complex programme activities, including stakeholder consultations, workshops, field visits, and reporting functions.
● Strong research and analytical skills, with demonstrated experience conducting legal, policy, or social research; developing research tools such as surveys; and contributing to learning, reflection, or outcome harvesting processes.

• Experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning (M&E), including data collection methods (qualitative and quantitative), validation, entry, and synthesis of findings into actionable reports or case studies.
• Experience in producing high-quality written outputs such as donor reports, briefing notes, success stories, or knowledge products.
• Competence in providing administrative and logistical support, financial reconciliations, and documentation management.
• Familiarity with the Zambian justice system, access to justice frameworks, and legal aid organizations.
• Proficiency in the use of digital tools for project tracking, document sharing, data
  analysis, and remote coordination.
• Professional fluency in English.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to represent the
  organization professionally in multi-stakeholder settings.
• Commitment to highest professional standards.
• Full driving license.
• Clean criminal record.

A full list of responsibilities and applicant requirements is provided in the Terms of Reference (attached).

How to Apply

Please submit a 2-page CV and a 1-page cover letter to info@saipar.org with the subject line: Programme Coordinator – Zambia.

Documentation that exceeds the length requirements will not be considered.

Application deadline: 13 October 2025