International Justice Mission (IJM)
is the global leader in protecting the poor from violence in the developing
world.
We value joy and celebration, and we
strive to provide professional excellence to all those we serve.
Our global team of over 1,000
professionals are at work in over 25 countries.
Together, we are catalyzing a global
revolution that will rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice
for the poor unstoppable.
Motivated by God’s call to seek
justice for the oppressed, we believe that the way we work is as important as
the results we achieve.
IJM invites applications from
suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant positions below:
Survivor Services Attorney
IJM is seeking a passionate individual
who will identify gaps in public justice system concerning provision of
psychosocial services to survivors of police abuse of power.
He/she will be a key liaison with
government agencies and civil society partners providing psychosocial support
to victims and witnesses of police abuse of power.
Some of the key responsibilities and
outcomes include:
1. Engage key stakeholders to create
awareness about the legislative gaps regarding psychosocial services;
2. Audit the criminal justice system
to identify available legal provisions for Survivors & Witnesses and how
these are implemented to ensure enforcements of these legal provisions;
3. Develop a legal framework informed
from best practices from international, regional and local jurisdictions that
address the needs for psychosocial services for survivors and witnesses;
4. Mobilize & develop training
material for partners and stakeholders around mainstreaming Psychosocial
services for survivors and witnesses of police abuse of power and by extension
other injustices;
5. Provide training for IJM partners
and survivors in the survivor network on basic legal aspects that can empower
them to be advocates of change within their communities;
6. Lead in advocacy for survivors and
witnesses to file complaints against the police and follow up through case
completion by various strategies including sharing relevant legal information.
Education & Experience
·
Degree in law and an Advocate of the
High Court with two years post admission experience;
·
Minimum 5 years’ professional
experience in non-profit sector and/or working with victims of crime;
·
Advanced computer skill set with
proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.
Technical Competencies
·
Ability to work well under stress and
deadline pressures
·
Strong oral, networking and written
communications skills
·
Result-oriented and self-motivated
Non-Technical Competencies
·
Mature orthodox Christian faith as
defined by the Apostles Creed
·
High levels of honesty and integrity
·
Team Player
·
Diplomatic and flexible
IJM offers a Competitive salary and
benefits package.
The positions are permanent and based
in Nairobi.
Occasional travel (both national and
international) will be required.
Church Partnerships Coordinator
IJM
is seeking an individual with expertise in church partnerships and mobilization
that would equip and influence church leaders to embrace the biblical mandate
for justice.
The
Church Partnerships Coordinator will mobilize a church movement that will be
aware of injustice in the community, are passionate empowered and committed to
take practical actions to combat injustices.
Some of the key responsibilities and outcomes include:
1.
Develop and strengthen a network of churches committed to leading their
congregations through intentional education, empowerment and commitment to
Biblical justice
2.
Lead the thought leadership efforts and deliver on speaking and preaching
engagements and secure platforms for IJM Kenya and local survivors to share
their experiences within the criminal justice system to encourage the church to
advocate for the transformation of the criminal justice system
3.
Lead high-level engagements with churches and church institutions at their
leadership so as to mainstream justice in their institutional framework in
order that they would form justice networks and give leadership to their span
of congregations
4.
Develop compelling knowledge packs to be used by churches in training and
devotional reflections to equip and influence congregations to action in
protecting the poor from violence
Education & Experience
·
Bachelor’s degree in social sciences
from a well-recognized institution, Biblical studies and theology strongly
preferred;
·
At least 4 years proven experience in
a position of church or church institution leadership, ordained congregational
leader strongly preferred and having strong relationships within church
institutions network;
·
Knowledge and experience of global
church – led justice initiatives and institutions strongly preferred;
·
Proficient in group facilitation,
with demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with
congregations, partners, staff and colleagues with a high level of tact,
diplomacy and confidentiality;
Technical & Non-Technical Competences:
·
Exceptional organizational and
networking skills;
·
Exceptional ability in written and
oral communications, in particular with church audiences;
·
Mature orthodox Christian faith as
defined by the Apostles Creed;
·
Self-starter with strong initiative;
·
Exceptionally high levels of honesty
and integrity.
IJM
offers a Competitive salary and benefits package.
The
positions are permanent and based in Nairobi.
Occasional
travel (both national and international) will be required.
Application Instructions:
Please
send your Resume, Cover Letter & statement of faith in one document and a
valid Certificate of good conduct to kenyarecruiting@ijm.org quoting the
Position Title in the subject heading before July 19, 2019.
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.
