Deputy Field Office Director - Manila, Philippines

The Need

IJM’s Field Office in Manila is working with public justice system agencies and civil society to prevent the trafficking of women and children for sexual exploitation, and to protect those who have already been trafficked, through effective enforcement of anti-human trafficking laws. It also seeks to protect and secure justice for child victims of sexual assault. The Deputy Field Office Director will play a critical leadership role in the achievement of these outcomes in Manila. The successful candidate will leverage his/her skills and experience to support the Field Office Director (FOD) as he leads the various teams in the Field Office.

This position is based at the IJM Field Office in Manila, the Philippines and reports to the Manila FOD.

Responsibilities

Leadership

Field Office

• Assist the FOD in providing leadership to the FO Law Enforcement Development, Legal Interventions, and Aftercare teams, increasing their effectiveness through strategic targets and capacity building activities;
• Assist the FOD in providing leadership to the FO Administration and Finance teams in their supportive roles for the FO; and
• Act as officer-in-charge in the absence of the FOD.

Community Mobilization Team

• Act as the supervisor for the Community Mobilization Team;
• Facilitate development of Community Mobilization staff through regular constructive feedback, guidance and recommendations for improvement, an annual written performance evaluation for each, and the facilitation of other professional development opportunities as needed;
• Ensure that the Community Mobilization staff comply with FO policies, protocols, guidelines, directives, and budget limits in achieving their objectives;
• Recommend to the FOD disciplinary actions, including suspension and termination, regularization, reassignment, promotions, or demotions for Community Mobilization staff; and
• Oversee recruitment and supervision of interns and fellows as needed to support the Community Mobilization team and objectives.

Community Mobilization

• Build and maintain strong networks of stakeholder support for the mission of the Manila FO from the local government, NGO, media, and church sectors; 
• Leverage FO casework to effect changes in public justice system agency policies and procedures so that the justice system anti-trafficking response can be effective and sustainable;
• Generate publicity of effective anti-trafficking casework to build social demand for justice for trafficked victims;
• Mobilize local civil society groups to initiate and carry out activities that support and complement anti-trafficking law enforcement;
• Ensure that community mobilization objectives are met on time; and
• Provide regular status reports on the progress towards achieving community mobilization goals to the FOD.

Program Management

• Assist the FOD in designing and/or re-designing FO projects, including defining objectives and strategies, working with staff to plan activities, identifying indicators and evaluation strategies, and budget planning;
• Assist the FOD and other FO team leaders in the development and/or revision of FO procedures and protocols;
• Assist the FOD in monitoring FO compliance with IJM and FO procedures and protocols;
• Assist the FOD in drafting reports for HQ, donor agencies, and stakeholders as required;
• Assist the FOD in hosting HQ visitors, donors, and key local and national stakeholders; and
• Perform other related duties as required and necessary.

Required Skills and Experience

• Fluency in oral and written communication in English and Filipino;
• Graduate degree in law, international development or other related field with excellent academic credentials;
• At least three years of successful program management experience; and
• At least three years of successful team building experience.

Critical Qualities

• Mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by the Apostles’ Creed;
• Professionalism in demeanor and communication (both written and oral);
• Persistence, courage, and ability to be personable in advocacy;
• Competence in leading teams to develop creative solutions to complex problems;
• Ability to achieve goals in a cross-cultural setting;
• Effectiveness as a team player and leader; and
• Evident passion to help people suffering injustice and oppression.

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