International Justice Mission (IJM) Investigator Job Vacancy In Ghana

justice systems work for the poor. IJM is seeking two skilled and
experienced Investigators who will be responsible for conducting and monitoring
forced labor trafficking investigations and securing reliable, timely and
actionable information concerning victims and perpetrators of criminal activity
within the project area.  These positions are based in Accra, Ghana
and report to the Director of Investigations of IJM Ghana.

• 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;
• Assist
  the Director of Investigations to recruit and maintain a network of
  operatives and informants who provide reliable, timely and actionable
  information regarding cases of forced labor trafficking;
• Assist
  the Director of Investigations to properly strategize forced labor
  trafficking investigations;
• Liaise
  and advocate with relevant Ghanaian law enforcement officers regarding
  appropriate forced labor investigations, rescue operations and arrest
  operations;
• Assist
  the Director of Investigations in building the capacity of Ghanaian law
  enforcement;
• Conduct
  collaborative and independent forced labor trafficking investigations;
• Conduct
  collaborative and independent surveillance to locate victims and suspects;
• Write
  detailed, daily investigative reports and submit them to the Director of
  Investigations, Field Office Director, or his designee, in a timely
  manner;
• Assist
  the Director of Investigations to draft detailed plans for rescue and
  arrest operations;
• Assist
  the Director of Investigations to build 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
  the Director of Investigations to implement, monitor and evaluate
  strategies and best practices for effective IJM-assisted investigations
  and interventions on behalf of victims;
• Assist
  the Director of Investigations to implement rigorous systems for effective
  monitoring, evaluation and reporting of IJM Ghana’s collaborative casework
  activities and programming;
• Serve,
  if necessary, as a witness to the crimes committed;
• 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,
  FOD or his designee.

• 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 Ewe and
  Twi;
• 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.

• 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.