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Kampala, Uganda

Full-time

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August 2, 2024 at 2:00:00 PM

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International Justice Mission (IJM) is a globally recognized, non-governmental organization dedicated to human rights and the enforcement of law. Established in 1997 by American lawyer Gary Haugen, IJM operates from its headquarters in Washington, D.C. The organization focuses on combating violent crime, such as human trafficking, slavery, and violence against women and children. Through its comprehensive approach, IJM collaborates with local authorities to rescue victims, bring criminals to justice, restore survivors, and strengthen justice systems. With a presence in numerous countries, IJM strives to protect the most vulnerable and ensure justice for all.

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Coordinator, Church Partnerships job at International Justice Mission (IJM)

Job Description

For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM’s Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking a Coordinator, Church Partnerships to play a key role in developing partnerships with churches, faith-based institutions, interfaith networks and develop strategy in the engagement of religious leaders’ platform in the protection of women and children. The Coordinator, Church Partnership will also play a key role in mobilizing faith leaders to speak out against practices that promote Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC) and equip them to become first responders for violence against women and children. The Coordinator, Church Partnership is responsible for building, deepening and maintaining relationships with the church and other religious institutions to combat violence against women and children. The Coordinator, Church Partnership is also responsible for building capacities of church and other religious leaders on trauma informed care and criminal justice response in cases of violence against women and children. In collaboration with church leaders and other religious institutions, develop thought leadership knowledge pieces, campaigns and action plans that protect women and children from violence. The Coordinator, Church Partnership will lead and annual advocacy campaign for church and other religious institutions that creates awareness on the experiences of violence against women and children and is a call for action for congregation to come together for the protection of women and children.
This position is based in Kampala and reports to the Senior Manager, Advocacy and Community Engagement and is only available for candidates with the right to work in Uganda.

Duties and Responsibilities

Manage all church partnerships initiatives ensuring strict adherence to the local program concept plan and strategic alignment to global program standards.

Ensure high quality program implementation while overseeing efficient management of partner relationships, strategic prioritization and allocation of resources to deliver on IJM Uganda’s advocacy goals and church partnerships strategy.
Lead the creation of the church partnership detailed implementation plans and regularly revise in accordance with program progress and decisions.
Ensure efficient and successful implementation of all grant-funded projects, including compliance with all grantor regulations.
Demonstrate and model IJM values in all decisions.
Foster a team mindset and culture in the office and inspire the team to be effective and efficient and to pursue excellence.
Cultivate IJM’s brand and culture by celebrating and promoting organizational rhythms and core values.
Manage church partnership interns and volunteers’, including workload, coaching, and feedback.
Train and supervise staff and interns involved in church engagements, while overseeing all church related speaking engagements, activities and campaigns.
Develop and implement a strategy that grows engagement of churches and other religious institutions to protect women and children from violence.
Partner with the inter-denominational bodies to develop strategies to change harmful practices that perpetrate violence against women and children.
Develop and disseminate a training tool for religious leaders on how to respond to violence against women and children including best practices on trauma informed care.
Work with the church leaders and theological schools to develop knowledge pieces on Biblical Justice and the role of church leaders and congregations to prevent and respond to violence against women and children.
Strategically expand church relationships which align with IJM mission and casework types and widen the network of churches that IJM speak to and partner with. This includes increasing the number of churches but also widening the denominations.
Adopt innovative ways to engage with church leaders and congregations ensuring activities that engage women, men, the youth and children.
Work with the church and other religious leaders to develop and disseminate clear policies on VAWC case management; how the church handles the topic of abuses, accessibility of safe spaces and shelters, the roles, and a chain of command for reporting and response within a church setting.

Build IJM Uganda’s church partners network by recruiting, managing and growing high- impact relationships with churches and other faith-based groups at the national and local level to build a faith-based movement to combat VAWC.
Build a coalition from various denominations to develop strategies across the various religious bodies to end violence against women and children.
Convene meetings with religious leaders from various denominations to consult and build
consensus on strategies to prevent and respond to violence against women and children.
Set out annual plans for church relationships /partnerships at all stages i.e. acquisition, partnership, retention.
In line with the Advocacy strategy, attend, participate and speak at strategic networks,
conferences or church events to widen IJM church networks for relationships.
Manage the creation of documented best practices and intervention models that can be scaled through partners and adopted by other IJM programs.
Participate in the development of formal agreements with identified institutions and organizations aimed at replicating, scaling, and sustaining program gains.
Lead the collection of feedback and suggestions on the need to revise church partnership goals and advocacy strategies and plans to meet the current need.
Ensure strict compliance to all IJM human resource, safeguarding, finance, security and operations policies.
Represent IJM with inspiration and excellence as a high-level spokesperson for the mission through speaking engagements, print media, radio, and other marketing channels.
Champion strategic campaigns and programs, including Freedom Sunday.
Contribute to the development and distribution of church engagement tools

Qualifications and Competencies

A bachelor's degree in social sciences from a well-recognized institution, Biblical studies and theology strongly preferred.
At minimum of four (4) years proven experience in a position of church or church institution leadership, ordained congregational leader preferred.
Knowledge and experience of global church–led justice initiatives and institutions preferred.
Strong relationships with church institutions are an added advantage.
Proficient in group facilitation, with demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with congregations, partners, staff and colleagues with a high level of tact, diplomacy and confidentiality.
Extensive knowledge and understanding of Biblical Justice and passion to teach and call to action diverse groups, including women, men, children and youth.
A proven track record of compelling public speaking and presentation that moves people to action.
Fluency in the English language both written and spoken is mandatory. Working knowledge of local languages preferred.
Excellent Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Power Point and Excel. Should possess ability to quickly learn and consistently use other software systems for purposes of case management, M&E and documentation.
Ability to connect with diverse churches and denominations in Uganda.
Ability to mobilize communities, engage and manage partnerships.
Ability to balance organizational needs and abilities with that of churches who are engaged and have their own approach to engagement
Exceptional storyteller and public speaker.
Excellent writing, documentation and reporting skills, including the ability to maintain digital records and generate high-quality reports on all interventions and stakeholder interactions, etc.

How to Apply

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.