Employer:International Justice Mission (IJM)
Location: Mombasa, Kenya.
IJM is seeking a passionate individual to serve as Security, Investigations and Law Enforcement Development (SILED) Manager for IJM Kenya’s program to combat commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC). The SILED Manager will develop and maintain strategic partnerships within the National Police Service (NPS) and Witness Protection Agency, among others, with the view of building capacity of these agencies to combat CSEC in coastal hotpots. The position will work to ensure IJM delivers on two CSEC interventions: one with the Kenya Police Service (KPS) and its Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), focused on police station capacity development and one with specialized law enforcement teams, including DCI’s Anti-Human Trafficking and Child Protection Unit (AHTCPU). The position will also support other interventions focused on building capacity across the justice sector, including efforts to strengthen
The position is based at the IJM field office in Mombasa, Kenya.
Responsibilities
With IJM Kenya leadership, engage NPS and DCI decision-makers to enter agreements and develop coordinated plans to build the capacity of law enforcement resources on the Kenya Coast at police stations and within AHTCPU Mombasa.
Develop and manage relationships with KPS and DCI Regional, County, Sub-County, Ward and District police commanders and the AHTCPU.
Develop and deliver law enforcement training to coastal police stations officers and AHTCPU Mombasa
In concert with IJM’s Global Fusion Center CSEC Lead, develop and implement a technical assistance plan for the AHTCPU’s cyber component.
Monitor and report on program activities and results related to law enforcement development
Manage security operations for the Mombasa office
Manage a team of two investigators, one security coordinator and two drivers in the Mombasa office
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
Experience developing and delivering training law enforcement in criminal investigation
Minimum of ten years’ experience conducting criminal investigations with a government law enforcement agency
Significant experience conducting and supervising law enforcement undercover operations
Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience building and maintaining effective law enforcement alliances
Experience working overseas, in Africa and in East Africa, specifically, is preferred
Minimum of five years as a law enforcement supervisor
Minimum of five years conducting proactive law enforcement investigations and operations
Knowledge of Kenya’s Penal Code, National Police Service Act and criminal justice system is preferred
Critical Qualities:
Mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by the Apostles’ Creed;
Self-starter with strong initiative;
Disciplined with priorities;
Ability to adapt to foreign cultures;
Unwavering moral and ethical standards;
Strong interpersonal skills and self-awareness;
Exceptional verbal and written communication;
Flexible, collaborative and eager to support others;
Effective team player who fosters collaborative environment; and
Adept at creative problem solving.
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