At IPS Innovative Prison Systems, we are looking for a Senior Researcher & Consultant with Project Management experience , with experience in transnational project management in the criminal justice area to join the International Judicial Cooperation and Human Rights Portfolio.

• Master’s degree (or higher) in European Studies, Law, Criminology or International Relations (with a strong knowledge of EU’s legal framework on Judicial Cooperation in Criminal Matters);
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in project management, including in managing multiple projects simultaneously;
• Previous experience in EU-funded projects, specifically with EU funding programmes for Judicial Cooperation and Human Rights;
• Must be resilient, able to handle pressure and have a proactive attitude;
• Excellent command (at least C1 level) of English and Portuguese (both written and spoken);
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office apps;
• Availability to travel in Portugal and to the countries in which we operate;
• Unimpeachable work ethic (incl. personal and professional integrity).

• Previous experience in managing teams;
• Experience in organising and implementing events (e.g., project meetings, workshops, trainings) with a wide range of stakeholders from the criminal justice (and adjacent) field(s);
• Experience in training stakeholders within the criminal justice field.

As our job applications are very sought after, potential candidates will be selected based on a three-step procedure: i) curriculum evaluation (see mandatory and advantage requirements); ii) short written assignment; and iii) interview.

Please submit your application through this application form no later than February 28th, 2025.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity and join the IPS Team!