About Us:
The International Justice Mission is a global organization that protects the poor from violence throughout the developing world. International Justice Mission partners with local authorities to rescue victims of violence, bring criminals to justice, restore survivors, and strengthen justice systems. The International Justice Mission (IJM) Uganda is working to eliminate property grabbing in Uganda by bringing rescue and restoration to individual victims, accountability to their perpetrators, and transformation to the public justice system as a whole.
Job Summary: The Volunteer Investigator will have the opportunity to bring substantive relief to widows and orphans victimized by property grabbing by investigating allegations of violence and abuse, assisting the police in carrying out investigations and arrest operations, and informing efforts to strengthen the public justice system
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Direct Investigation:
Investigate allegations of property grabbing made by alleged victims and referral sources.
Collect witness statements, documents, photographs, and other relevant evidence.
Conduct surveillance and undercover operations in support of investigations.
Recruit, train and manage contract-based investigative informants and operatives.
Keenly track case related data in paper and electronic case tracking management systems.
Record the complainants’ reports/complaints- intakes.
Police Empowerment:
Support victims in filing with the police appropriate criminal complaints.
Encourage and support police investigations of complaints made by IJM-assisted victims.
Work closely with police and other public justice system officials to identify victims of property grabbing.
Assist police in carrying out lawful and appropriate arrests of property grabbing perpetrators.
Team Support:
Provide security support for IJM-sponsored mediations, events and meetings.
Cooperate with IJM Aftercare Specialists in identifying psychosocial needs of victims.
Provide information to IJM training teams to develop proper police training resources.
Assist in hosting guests, visitors, and volunteers at the IJM Office.
Professional Development:
Participate in IJM programs in professionalism and Christian spiritual formation.
Perform other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree (law enforcement, criminal justice, etc. preferred)
At least one year of experience in criminal investigation (Police CID experience preferred).
Working knowledge and experience in undercover surveillance and evidence collection.
Hold a valid driver’s license and experience driving manual vehicles on rough terrain.
Process server certification and self-defense/combat training preferred.
Computer literate with proficiency in MS Word, Outlook and Excel.
Be a Mature Christian faith as defined by the Apostles’ Creed.
Passionate commitment to IJM’s mission and values.
Professional in demeanor, appearance, writing and oral communication.
Works well under stress with a sustained positive attitude.
Exceptionally high level of honesty and integrity.
Intelligent, organized, creative and proactive problem solver.
Attention to detail, organized and disciplined with priorities.
Ability to cooperate effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
Fluency in English and Luganda, with excellent writing and oration in both.
How to Apply:
All applicants are encouraged to send their applications, updated CVs and Statement of Faith via E-mail (preferred method) to: ugandarecruiting@ijm.org
OR by mail:
International Justice Mission
Attn: Human Resources
P.O. Box 502 Ntinda, Kampala, UGANDA
By Hand:
International Justice Mission
Attn: Human Resources
Plot 15 Suuna Road, Ntinda
Kampala, Uganda
NB: A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.
Deadline: 28th February, 2017