Job
Title: Investigations Volunteer
Title: Investigations Volunteer
Organization: International
Justice Mission (IJM)
Justice Mission (IJM)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Investigations
Specialist
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.
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.
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: [email protected]
encouraged to send their applications, updated CVs and Statement of Faith via
E-mail (preferred method) to: [email protected]
OR by mail:
International
Justice Mission
Justice Mission
Attn: Human
Resources
Resources
P.O. Box 502 Ntinda,
Kampala, UGANDA
Kampala, UGANDA
By Hand:
International
Justice Mission
Justice Mission
Attn: Human
Resources
Resources
Plot 15 Suuna Road,
Ntinda
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.
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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