International Justice Mission is a global organization that protects people in poverty from violence, UM partners with local authorities in 19 program offices in 11 countries to combat slavery, violence against women and children, and other forms of abuse against people who are poor. IIM works to rescue and restore victims, hold perpetrators accountable, and help strengthen public justice systems.
Inspired by God’s call to love all people and to seek justice for people under oppression, UM works with local authorities to protect people in poverty from violence, without regard to religious background and beliefs or any other factor and seeks to work alongside all people of good will.
IJM is seeking passionate individuals to fill in these open positions. Qualified applicants are invited to apply as below.
Regional Justice Data Specialist (Africa/Europe) .
IJM is seeking passionate individuals to manage an excellent global casework software program and business intelligence reporting tool.
The Justice System Data Specialist, Africa/Europe, will provide key data insights that will help the Africa/Europe Region plan and execute its work in the field.
This person will collaborate with field office leaders to deliver high levels of support to program staff to ensure maximum data capture and quality, increased team efficiency, and compliance with organization policies and best practice.
Analysis of this data shall inform field office programming decisions as well as organization wide strategic communications.
He/ she will be required to master UM’s key software programs for managing justice system data: Casework Tracking and Management System (UDS) and Tableau business analytics tool as well as analyze user feedback trends in Africa/Europe that need organizational attention and proactively propose Improvements.
He/she will lead periodic data audits in the field and assess Impact on data integrity and also support the teams through developing high-quality training for the deployments of new versions in Africa/Europe, including follow-up support calls after deployment.
This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya, and reports to the Data Insights and Operations Manager, Justice Operations, at M’s headquarters in Washington, DC, in collaboration with the Country Director in UM Kenya.
Up to twelve weeks of travel within the region will be required per year based on needs of Field Offices.
Critical Qualities and Competencies:
• Strategic and analytical thinker and problem solver:
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to lead in cross-cultural situations,
• Committed to continuous learning and
• Winsome, excellent team player with the ability to build strong working relationships with key partners at all levels of the organization
Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree
• At least two (2) years’ experience working with justice system for similar) data: prior database management experience preferred:
• Proven ability to provide professional service to a variety of internal stakeholders:
• Exceptional ability in written and oral communications:
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment:
• Experience providing training and consultation to a wide variety of audiences:
• Working knowledge of SharePoint and Microsoft Office, with significant experience with Excel preferred; and English fluency.
Organization Information
• Competitive salary, and benefits package
• These positions are Full Time based in Kenya.
How to Apply
Application Instructions: Send your Resume Cover Letter, and a statement of faith in one document to
kenyarecruiting@ijm.org quoting the Position Title in the subject heading before 19th February 2021. Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
*What is a statement of faith?
Statement of faith should describe your faith and how you see it relevant to your involvement with UM. 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.
