Job Recruitment at International Justice Mission (IJM)

Job Recruitment at International Justice Mission (IJM)

POSITION: Sr. Coordinator, Church Mobilisation

Who We Are:

For almost 25 years, the International Justice Mission (IJM) has been at the forefront of efforts to protect vulnerable people from violence by strengthening the Justice System response. The Ghana office collaborates with local governments to rescue victims of trafficking, bring criminals to justice, restore survivors to safety and strength, and assist law enforcement in creating a secure future that lasts.

The Need

As we increase our worldwide impact to protect 500 million people from violence by 2030, we are looking for a Senior Coordinator, Church Mobilisation (SCCM) to build and manage connections with important stakeholders in the church community. The SCCM reports directly to the National Director of Advocacy and Partnerships. Also, The SCCM is responsible for mobilizing the Ghanaian church at the local and national levels, as well as para-church organizations, to oppose child trafficking in Ghana and accept the IJM’s model of change. The SCCM is also charged with assisting the National Director of Advocacy and Partnerships on program strategy.

This is a full-time on-site role that requires frequent travel around the country.

This position is headquartered in Accra, Ghana, reports to the National Director, Advocacy and Partnerships, and is only open to candidates with the right to work in Ghana.

Responsibilities

• Network and form ties with churches throughout Ghana.
• Network and form alliances with local leaders, chiefs, assemblymen, queen moms, and other opinion leaders.
• Network and establish ties with important media and performing arts partners.
• Deliver written (articles, memoranda, third-party speeches) and spoken messages to important external audiences;
• Communicate IJM’s paradigm of transformation and train church partners;
• Provide biblical training for churches and faith leaders.
• Offer training to community leaders, government officials, and opinion leaders.
• Provide training for NGOs and development partners.
• Assist caseworkers with technical training for Justice Sector Training partners.
• Record and report qualitative and quantitative data obtained from training, outreach activities, community engagements, partnerships, and media engagements.
• Develop a strategy for local involvement in source and destination communities.
• Own, lead, and arrange important advocacy events for the government, churches, and development partners.
• Assist important partners and stakeholders in implementing their own events relevant to our program activity; and
• Host and coordinate international church and donor visits.

Requirements

• Requirements include a minimum of five years of ministry experience and a master’s degree.
• A minimum of five years of experience with community engagement, event planning, and/or partnership work is preferred.
• Requirements include proficiency in MS Office and strong biblical knowledge.

Critical Qualities

• The Apostles’ Creed defines a mature Christian faith.
• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, persuasiveness, collaboration, interpersonal communication, entrepreneurial orientation, and high emotional intelligence (EQ).
• Proficient in public speaking, networking, and understanding local culture and manners.

How to Apply for this Job Recruitment at International Justice Mission

Please submit your resume/CV, cover letter, and statement of faith* in one document to ghanarecruiting@ijm.org before October 25th, 2024. The subject line should read Sr. Coordinator, Church Mobilisation. Your cover letter should address all the qualifications listed in the job advertisement. Applicants must have the legal right to work in Ghana. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NOTE:

It is important to keep in mind that employers receive many applications for each job posting and will only select the most qualified candidates. Furthermore, NewsNowGh does not have any influence over the decisions made by employers/recruiters. As a result, we cannot guarantee that sending applications will lead to candidates being shortlisted or selected for a particular position.

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