This position is hybrid (onsite Tuesdays and Thursdays) for candidates based in the Washington DC area or remote for non-local candidates within the U.S. We will also consider applicants located in Colombia Guatemala or Peru where IJM has operations. Candidates must have valid work authorization in one of these countries.

Please note:

• There is a strong preference for candidates based in the Washington DC area.
• Spanish language proficiency is highly preferred.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Program Development

• Contribute to the development and implementation of IJMs VAWC strategy in Latin America and Africa aligning with globalobjectives.

• Identifyopportunities for strategic partnerships with law enforcement agencies government bodies andnon-governmental organizations (NGOs)to enhance investigative impact and systemic change.

• Provide expert advice and guidance on complex VAWC investigations ensuring best practices areappliedand ethical standards aremaintained.

Investigative Casework & Oversight

• Support critical VAWC investigationsadvising aboutevidence collection witness interviews suspect identification and case building.

• Mentor and oversee the work of IJM ILED ensuring high-quality investigative outcomes.

• Develop and manage investigative budgets and resources for assigned cases and projects.

• Ensure compliance with IJMs investigative protocols legal requirements and victim-centered approaches.

Capacity Building & Training

• Support the LATAM and Africa Regions in designing and delivering specialized training programs for local law enforcement and justice officials on VAWC investigation techniques forensic evidence victim interviewing and trauma-informed approaches.

• Provide with thenational projects ongoingmentorshipand technicalassistanceto partners to strengthen their capacity to independently investigate and prosecute VAWC crimes.

• Foster collaborative relationships with regional actors to promote systemic reform and effective responses to VAWC.

Advocacy & Communications

• Represent IJM at global forums advocating for improved VAWC legislation policies and practices.

• Contribute to IJMs external communications by providing insights and case studies to raise awareness and support for VAWC initiatives.

• Prepare detailed investigative reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice Law Enforcement International Relations Human Rights ora related field.

• Masters degree or equivalent advanced training in criminal investigation law or related discipline preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in criminal investigations with a significant focus on complex cases involving sexual violence child abuse intimate partnerviolenceand homicide.

• Extensive experience working within law enforcement agencies (police intelligence or similar) at a senior level withdemonstratedleadership in investigations.

• Experience working with civil society organizations who work with justice systems or in communities to create safe environments.

• Proven experience in training and mentoring other investigators or law enforcement personnel.

• Experience working in Latin AmericaAfricaor other developing contexts with a strong understanding of cultural nuances and justice system challenges.

• Fluency in Spanish and English (written and spoken) is.

• Exceptional investigative and analytical skills with the ability to gather interpret and synthesize complex information.

• Strong legal knowledge related to criminal justice human rights and VAWC legislation.

• Excellent communication interpersonal and cross-cultural negotiation skills.

• Proficiencyin case management software and investigative tools.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced high-stress environment.

Critical Qualities:

• Demonstrates humility patience gentleness kindness self-control in all aspects of work and is a servant leader.

• Self-starter with stronginitiative.

• Disciplined withpriorities.

• Strong interpersonal skills andself-awareness.

• Exceptional verbal and writtencommunication.

• Exceptional trainer and public speaker.

• Flexiblecollaborativeand eager to supportothers.

• Effective team player who fosters collaborative environment.

• Adept at creative problem solving.

ApplicationProcess:

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What does IJM have to offer

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

• Monthly commuter and parking benefitsin the DC metro area

• Retirement benefitoptions

• Paid leave starting at23 days

• 12holidays (plusearly releasethe day prior)

• Daily quarterlyand annual community spiritual formation

• Robust staff care resources

IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy Protection against Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Harassment Policy and Code of Ethics. Candidateselectionis based on technical competence recruitmentselectionand hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidatesvaluecongruence and thorough background police clearance and reference check processes.

At IJMwerecommitted to building a diverse workforce through fair andequitableemployment practices. IJM encourages people of any race color age sex maritalstatusor political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work wetruly believethat the work we are doing is Gods work not our own and practice spiritual disciplines together daily.Thatswhy we legally require under SEC. 2000e-1 Section702 of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by the Apostles Creed.

IJMrequiresa background check policeclearanceand thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.