JOB VACANCY FOR INVESTIGATOR
Company: International Justice
Mission (IJM)
Category: Security / Law
Enforcement
Location: Accra
Job status: Full-Time
Salary: GH
Education: Degree
Experience: N/A
Job expires: 25 Feb-2021
International
Justice Mission (IJM) is a fast growing international organization working to
protect some of the most vulnerable and oppressed people from violent forces of
injustice by securing rescue and restoration for victims and ensuring public
justice systems work for the poor. IJM is seeking an entry level Investigator
who will be responsible for conducting and monitoring human trafficking
investigations and securing reliable, timely and actionable information
concerning victims and perpetrators of criminal activity within the project
area. This position, which reports to the Director of Investigations, is
initially based in Accra but upon reasonable notice employee may be asked to
transfer to other parts of Ghana.
Responsibilities
• Develop a thorough working knowledge of relevant
laws and criminal procedures regarding investigations;
• Develop a thorough working knowledge of the
modus operandi of forced labor traffickers in the project area;
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all
investigations, investigative strategies, and other privileged and sensitive
information;
• Recruit and maintain a network of operatives and
informants who provide reliable, timely and actionable information regarding
cases of forced labor trafficking;
• Assist investigation team in strategizing human
trafficking investigations;
• Conduct collaborative and independent human
trafficking investigations;
• Conduct collaborative and independent
surveillance to locate victims and suspects;
• Write detailed, daily investigative reports;
• Assist in the planning of rescue and arrest
operations;
• Assist IJM in building relationships of mutual
trust and benefit with key government and non-government actors to ensure
holistic care and protection of IJM clients consistent with the law and best
practices;
• Assist in the implementation, monitoring and
evaluation of strategies and best practices for effective IJM-assisted
investigations and interventions on behalf of victims;
• Serve, if necessary, as a witness within
criminal court;
• Comply with all IJM, government, and donor
requirements;
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with
members of other departments within the Field Office; and
• Carry out additional assignments as required by
the Director of Investigations, Country Director or his/her designee.
Qualification
Required & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
preferred but not required;
• One year experience in conducting criminal
investigation preferred but not required;
• Fluency and professionalism in oral and written
communication in English as well as Ada, Ewe or Krobo;
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft
Office applications preferred but not required;
• No criminal record; and
• Licensed and able to drive a four-wheeled motor
vehicle.
Critical
Qualities
• Mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by
the Apostles’ Creed;
• Willingness to work under potentially hazardous
conditions;
• Meticulous attention to detail;
• Disciplined with priorities;
• Patient and able to work well under stress;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, personable, with
a heart for service and sustained positive attitude;
• Punctual; manages time and resources effectively;
• Diplomatic, flexible, and mature in judgment;
• Effective team player and leader; and
• Evident passion to help people suffering
injustice and oppression.
Location: Accra
How To Apply
For The Job
Send Cover Letter, Resume, & Statement of
Faith* By E-mail:
ghanarecruiting@ijm.org
*What is a statement of faith?
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.
Closing Date: 25 February, 2021
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