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Coordinator, Community Engagement job at International Justice Mission (IJM) | Apply Now
Are you looking for Management Jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Coordinator, Community Engagement job at International Justice Mission (IJM).
Founded in 1997 by Gary Haugen, International Justice Mission (IJM) is a global non-governmental organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., dedicated to protecting vulnerable populations from violence by rescuing victims, bringing criminals to justice, restoring survivors, and strengthening justice systems.
Recognized as a leader in combating human trafficking, slavery, and violence against women and children, IJM operates in 33 program offices across 19 countries, collaborating closely with local authorities to foster systemic change. The organization cultivates a work culture rooted in Christian faith, emphasizing integrity, excellence, and compassion, offering employees opportunities to engage in meaningful work that drives social justice.
With a growing team, IJM provides diverse job opportunities and flexible work arrangements to support its global mission. Innovatively combining legal representation, victim support, and systemic advocacy, IJM's business model aims to create sustainable protection for the oppressed. Guided by core values of justice, mercy, and humility, IJM also engages in corporate social responsibility initiatives, including public awareness campaigns and partnerships to combat systemic injustice. For more information, visit their website at www.ijm.org.
Uganda
Full-time
Coordinator, Community Engagement job at International Justice Mission (IJM)
International Justice Mission
Gulu (1), reporting to the Regional Manager, Northern
• ii) Fort Portal (2), reporting to the Regional Manager, Western
• iii) Kampala (1) reporting to the Senior Manager, Advocacy and Community Engagement
These positions are only available for candidates with the right to work in Uganda.
Lead the formation of, nurture and enhance the impact of the local survivor networks.
Support the Regional Manager in maintaining key relationships with government and non- government actors.
Lead the implementation of all community engagement activities with religious and traditional leaders at the field level.
Support the Regional Manager and Senior Manager Advocacy and Community Engagement in engaging with the local Councils leadership, cultural and religious bodies to develop and implement strategies to address harmful practices that perpetuate violence against women and children.
Support the development of strategies tools for engaging communities in changing attitudes, norms and behaviors that violate women and children’s rights.
Support the review of the curriculum for training of Local Council Courts and coordinate training for the courts.
Support the design of a mentorship strategy for local leaders through which they can progressively learn and as they continuously work with their communities to effect change in norms or cultures and practices that perpetrate violence against women and children.
Lead community engagement activities at the local region including community dialogues, community radio activities, and other awareness raising interventions.
Form and maintain survivor groups and work with survivor leaders to implement initiatives geared towards their empowerment.
Participate in planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting and ensuring strict adherence to workplans, budgets, and other program commitments.
Support the Regional Manager in building and maintaining relationships with religious leaders, traditional and cultural leaders and local councils at regional and district levels.
Participate in development of referral networks and linkages with stakeholders that will empower survivor networks and local leaders to respond to cases.
Participate in the strengthening of IJM Uganda’s network with church and other faith-based groups at the national and District level to build a faith-based movement to combat VAWC.
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A bachelor’s degree in social work, community development, community psychology and other humanities will be considered. Additional qualifications in project management are an added advantage.
A minimum of five (5) years professional experience in conducting community and behavioral change work and particularly working with survivors’ groups, cultural and religious leaders to effect change in their communities and vulnerable groups to demand the change they require.
Demonstrable experience in engaging with cultural and religious leaders to effect change in communities.
Demonstrable experience in capacity building and mentorship of community groups.
Familiarity and experience working with justice service providers within the formal and informal justice systems is desirable.
Experience in safeguarding and safe programming is an added advantage.
Demonstrable experience in successful networking, building, and maintaining partnerships.
Experience working with communities in the Western/Northern/ Eastern (Karamoja) region.
Proven experience in successful networking, building and maintaining partnerships.
Possesses a valid driver’s license with no incidents.
Fluency in the English language both written and spoken is mandatory. Working knowledge of local languages required.
Excellent Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Power Point and Excel.
Community mobilization, networking and local advocacy skills.
Knowledge and skills in management of survivor groups, cultural institutions, religious and other local leaders.
Ability to study community dynamics and apply accordingly.
Excellent partner engagement and project management skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge and skills in implementing Gender Based Violence programs.
APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
Please submit Resume/CV, Cover Letter, and Statement of Faith* in one PDF document to ugandarecruiting@ijm.org by close of business on Friday 2nd August 2024 with the subject line APPLICATION ASSOCIATE MERL. Applicants must have the legal right to work in Uganda. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
