Fresher Investigations Volunteer Non-profit Career Jobs – International Justice Mission (IJM)

Job
Title:          Investigations Volunteer
Organization: International
Justice Mission (IJM)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Investigations
Specialist
  
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.
Job Summary:
The Investigations Volunteer will have the opportunity to bring substantive
relief to victims of GBV by investigating allegations of violence and abuse,
assisting the police in carrying out investigations and arrest operations, and
informing efforts to strengthen the public justice system.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:  
  • The incumbent will collect witness
    statements, documents, photographs, and other relevant evidence.
  • Conduct surveillance and undercover
    operations in support of investigations.
  • Track case related data in paper and
    electronic case tracking management systems.
  • Record the complainants’
    reports/complaints – intakes.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as
    assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The applicant for International Justice
    Mission (IJM) Investigations Volunteer job placement must hold a Diploma
    in law (law enforcement, criminal justice, etc. preferred). A bachelor’s
    degree in a relevant field is added advantage.
  • One year of experience in criminal
    investigation (Police CID).
  • 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 Luganda, with
    excellent writing and oration in both.
  • Computer literate with proficiency in MS
    Word, Outlook and Excel.
  • Have a high level of physical fitness.
  • Mature Christian faith as defined by the
    Apostles’ Creed.
  • Passionate commitment to IJM’s mission
    and values.
  • 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, organized, creative and
    proactive problem solver.
  • Attention to detail, organized and
    disciplined with priorities.
  • Ability to cooperate effectively in a
    multi-cultural environment.
  • This position requires a commitment to,
    understanding of and compliance with IJM’s Mission, core values, and all
    IJM-related policies.
How to Apply:
All applicants are
encouraged to send their applications, updated CVs and Statement of Faith via
E-mail (preferred method) to: ugandarecruiting@ijm.org
OR by mail:
International
Justice Mission
Attn: Human
Resources
P.O. Box 502 Ntinda,
Kampala, UGANDA
By Hand:
International
Justice Mission
Attn: Human
Resources
Plot 15 Suuna Road,
Ntinda
Kampala, Uganda
NB: 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.
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