Job Title: Investigative
Specialist
Specialist
Organization: International
Justice Mission (IJM)
Justice Mission (IJM)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Director of
Gulu Operations
Gulu Operations
About US:
The International Justice
Mission is a global organization that protects the poor from violence
throughout the developing world. International Justice Mission partners with
local authorities to rescue victims of violence, bring criminals to justice,
restore survivors, and strengthen justice systems. The International Justice Mission (IJM) Uganda
is working to eliminate property grabbing in Uganda by bringing rescue and
restoration to individual victims, accountability to their perpetrators, and
transformation to the public justice system as a whole.
Mission is a global organization that protects the poor from violence
throughout the developing world. International Justice Mission partners with
local authorities to rescue victims of violence, bring criminals to justice,
restore survivors, and strengthen justice systems. The International Justice Mission (IJM) Uganda
is working to eliminate property grabbing in Uganda by bringing rescue and
restoration to individual victims, accountability to their perpetrators, and
transformation to the public justice system as a whole.
Job Summary: The Investigative Specialist will be a member
of IJM’s Casework team and will have the opportunity to bring substantive
relief to widows and orphans victimized by property grabbing by investigating
allegations of violence and abuse; supporting the police in carrying out investigations
and arrest operations; and informing efforts to strengthen the public justice
system.
of IJM’s Casework team and will have the opportunity to bring substantive
relief to widows and orphans victimized by property grabbing by investigating
allegations of violence and abuse; supporting the police in carrying out investigations
and arrest operations; and informing efforts to strengthen the public justice
system.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Direct Investigation:
- Investigate
allegations of property grabbing made by alleged victims and referral
sources; - Collect
witness statements, documents, photographs, and other relevant evidence; - Conduct
surveillance and undercover operations in support of investigations; - Recruit,
train and manage contract-based investigative informants and operatives;
and - Keenly
track case related data in paper and electronic case tracking management
systems.
2. Police Empowerment:
- Assist
victims in filing with the police appropriate criminal complaints; - Encourage
and support police investigations of complaints made by IJM-assisted
victims; - Liaise
with police and other public justice system officials to identify victims
of property grabbing; - Ensure
proper witness statement recording and evidence retention in IJM cases; - Support
police in carrying out lawful and appropriate arrests of property grabbing
perpetrators; and - Train
and mentor police officers in appropriate responses to property
grabbing-related allegations.
3. Team Support:
- Cooperate
with IJM Attorneys in building and litigating property grabbing cases; - Provide
security support for IJM-sponsored mediations, events and meetings; - Cooperate
with IJM Aftercare Specialists in identifying psychosocial needs of
victims; - Provide
information to IJM training teams to develop proper police training
resources; - Render
support in hosting guests, visitors, and volunteers at the IJM Office; and - Perform
other tasks as assigned.
4. Development: Actively participate in IJM programs in
professionalism and Christian spiritual formation.
professionalism and Christian spiritual formation.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
ideal candidate should preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree in relevant
subject (law enforcement, criminal justice, etc.) - The
applicant for the Investigative career vacancy should have a minimum of two
years’ experience in criminal investigation (Police CID experience
preferred); - Working
knowledge and experience in undercover surveillance and evidence
collection; - Valid
driver’s license and experience driving manual vehicles on rough terrain; - Process
server certification and self-defense/combat training preferred; - Fluency
in English and Acholi, with excellent writing and oration in both; - Computer
literate with proficiency in MS Word, Outlook and Excel; and - Mature
Christian faith as defined by the Apostles’ Creed; - Passionate
commitment to IJM’s mission and values; - Professional
in demeanor, appearance, written and oral communication; - Works
well under stress with a sustained positive attitude; - Exceptionally
high level of honesty and integrity; - Intelligent,
organized creative and proactive problem solver; - Attention
to detail, organized and disciplined with priorities; and - Ability
to cooperate effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and
interested candidates who wish to join the International Justice Mission (IJM) in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to Apply Online by clicking on
the link below.
interested candidates who wish to join the International Justice Mission (IJM) in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to Apply Online by clicking on
the link below.
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