Responsibilities

Represent International Justice Mission (IJM), in managing the project funded in part by U.S. Department of State;

Collaborate accordingly with other consortium members on the grant, to ensure effective completion of grant objectives within the set timeframe;

Ensure implementation of IJM’s theory of change through all project activities;

Represent IJM and its activities to external stakeholders such as donors, local and national government entities, media, NGOs, and the business community;

Work closely with the Law Enforcement Specialist and relevant government entities to identify capacity gaps in child trafficking response and build capacity development milestones;

Manage team members providing input in specialist areas of aftercare, law enforcement development, and prosecutions;

Ensure all staff have a clear understanding of IJM’s mission, core values, global vision, and project objectives;

Ensure grant monitoring and reporting requirements are met in a timely manner and to a high standard;

Manage project budget and ensure due diligence and compliance with IJM and the donor’s requirements and policies;

Manage the development and facilitation of contextualized training on trafficking for government officials, justice actors, and civil society representatives;

Supervise and mentor project staff, including periodic reviews and end of year evaluations;

Lead in the implementation of high-quality project activities that align with the grantor’s and IJM’s objectives;

Ensure regular communication on project activities and progress with the Program Director; and

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in law, criminal justice or other relevant field.

Experience in designing strategies and processes to achieve aggressive goals.

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in successfully leading and managing teams of professionals; a proven capability to supervise the work of lawyers, social workers, and other professionals strongly preferred.

Demonstrated in-depth understanding of human trafficking and its related legal instruments in the Ghanaian context.

Experience managing an office/departmental budget or comparable financial management experience.

Demonstrated ability to communicate, coordinate, and build relationships with governments, NGOs, Media organizations and local and global institutions.

Experience managing international projects to the highest ethical standards.

Critical Qualities

Mature Christian faith as defined by the Apostles’ Creed.

Strong results driven orientation.

Passionate commitment to IJM’s mission and values.

Demonstrate knowledge and a strong commitment to child protection and vulnerable groups.

Attention to detail, organized and disciplined with priorities.

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, creative, and initiative-taking problem solver.

Strong value of teamwork and collaboration, particularly within a multidisciplinary framework.