Job Opening at International Justice Mission (IJM)

Job Opening at International Justice Mission (IJM)

POSITION: Lead, Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL)

The International Justice Mission (IJM) leads in defending vulnerable people from violence. From over 30 offices, our 1,200 professionals work worldwide. Our goal is to save millions, safeguard half a billion, and ensure justice.

The worldwide community cares for each other. We value our work style as much as our results. We celebrate professional excellence with all our clients.

IJM Ghana works with Ghanaian government agencies to rescue victims, hold perpetrators accountable, heal survivors, and help public justice actors enhance vulnerable protection systems.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate program progress against the criminal justice system transformation theory to measure the success of the 2030 vision;
• Gather and maintain current data for strategic decision-making;
• Apply program learning for program excellence.
• Establish a rigorous methodology to evaluate IJM Justice methodology Transformation (JST) program progress and ensure outcomes;
• Promote innovation for cost-effectiveness, scalability, and reliability.
• Establish strategic partnerships with MERL experts, government agencies, civil organizations, and academic institutions to share data;
• Develop measurement tools for IJM office Public Justice System (PJS) capacity building efforts.
• Assist office leaders in meeting MERL and program deliverables on time and meeting objectives and donor requirements.
• Represent IJM Ghana at partner/government agency meetings and contribute to regional justice system standards and protocols.
• Encourage a team that embodies IJM’s spiritual rhythms and core values to efficiently and effectively deliver.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or International Development;
• Experience in program design and MERL methods;
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Africa, preferably in advocacy, accountability, justice, and governance programs;
• Membership in a professional MERL society in Africa, an advantage.
• Proficient in writing and presentation;
• Skilled in monitoring, evaluation, and data analysis tools;
• Effective relationship-building skills;
• Occasional travel inside Ghana.

Crucial traits:

• Committed to IJM’s Core Values: Christian, Professional, and Bridge-Building;
• Driven for excellence;
• Self-starter with initiative;
• Persuasive;
• Detail-oriented;
• Strong cooperation and interpersonal skills.

Place: Accra

How to Apply for this Job at International Justice Mission

Send Resume/CV, Cover Letter, and Statement of faith together to: ghanarecruiting@ijm.org

Subject: Lead, Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL). Cover letters should meet all job ad standards. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing: March 20, 2024

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