Justice System Program Manager

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Who We Are

International Justice Mission (IJM) is a global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.

We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.

The Need

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 Justice System Program Manager, who will provide guidance to all the casework team from Bangladesh (Dhaka, Khulna, Mymensingh and Barishal division) and develop strategies to ensure effective and timely prosecution of IJMs cases, strengthen partnerships with the key legal stakeholders to bring the cases through to conviction. The position will report to the Director, Justice System Program.

This role leads the development and implementation of strategic legal interventions to strengthen the response of first responders and justice sector stakeholders in addressing Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) and advancing IJM’s 2030 goals. The position provides training, technical guidance, and best practices to improve justice system outcomes, while working closely with the Regional Justice Solutions Team, Divisional Directors, casework teams, and partner organizations. The role also supports capacity building, legal strategy implementation, and stakeholder engagement, and requires regular field and court visits with extensive travel across district and divisional levels.

The role is based in Dhaka, but will provide support nationally, including travelling to each of IJM’s future program locations (Khulna, Barisal and Mymensingh).

Responsibilities:

Strategy, Knowledge Development, & Implementation:

- Lead and support the design and implementation of legal strategies within justice system transformation projects.

- Represent the legal function in project planning, coordination, and strategic initiatives.

- Develop legal tools, best practices, and innovative approaches to strengthen case outcomes and victim protection.

- Mentor advocates and provide legal compliance guidance to internal teams and partners.

- Strengthen the capacity of the criminal justice system to address trafficking and CSEC cases.

- Ensure alignment of IJM global legal standards with Bangladesh’s legal framework and legal practices.

- Support implementation of IJM’s Protection Model and effective legal interventions.

- Provide technical legal expertise, casework support, and strategic guidance to legal teams and partners.

- Promote and scale effective legal models, tools, and frameworks across programs.

- Support the adoption of global and regional legal standards, resources, and best practices.

Networking & Partnership:

- Build and maintain strategic partnerships with legal, judicial, and government stakeholders to strengthen anti-trafficking and CSEC responses.

- Develop legal tools, resources, and training materials to support internal teams and external partners.

- Represent IJM at legal forums, conferences, and key stakeholder engagements.

- Promote the adoption of legal best practices and strengthen partner capacity.

- Analyze case and program data to inform reporting and improve justice system outcomes.

- Facilitate partnerships and MoUs with academic, judicial, and strategic institutions to advance child protection and anti-trafficking efforts.

Communication:

- Development of briefs, papers, fact sheets, and other communication resources as necessary; that articulates IJM’s approach and strategy for Legal casework.

- Consistently communicate with IJM legal teams and field leaders about the trends and changes on the legal aspects of human trafficking and protection model across the regions.

- Conduct periodical meetings with the National and Divisional legal team to identify the needs, provide feedback on case development, legal strategies, team management, and policy compliances.

- Conduct regular meetings with national and specialists to identify the requirements to enhance the capacity of the legal team to achieve IJM’s 2030 vision.

- Connect with the National and Divisional Program Directors to give and receive feedback on legal team performance.

- Communicate legal Field priorities to the Director, Justice System Program and work towards the alignment on IJM’s 2030 vision strategy.

Policies & Procedures:

- Collaborate with the National, South Asia Leadership team and the Divisional Legal team to facilitate the development of comprehensive Legal policies, procedures and best practices.

- Provide legal expertise and strategic inputs into various aspects, such as procedures, research, curriculum, contracts, or MOUs, resulting in rigorous and legally sound research, drafting, and decision making.

- Collect regional best practices/learnings for Legal casework and support.

Training and Development:

- Develop and deliver legal training modules for IJM staff and legal teams on best practices and legal interventions.

- Build the capacity of divisional legal staff to support IJM’s 2030 vision.

- Facilitate training, coaching, and mentoring on human trafficking and CSEC investigations.

- Adapt global legal tools and training materials to the Bangladesh context.

- Support capacity building within the criminal justice system and contribute to the development of IJM training resources.

- Develop legal tools, resources, and training materials for internal and external stakeholders.

- Conduct in-person training sessions for staff, partners, and other stakeholders as required.

Research, Program Management, and M&E:

- Engage in research projects as needed to provide legal expertise.

- Provide knowledge and advisory services on legal procedures to Partners and CSOs.

- Oversee the research on various legal matters as needed and provide recommendations to the policies, manuals, and procedures.

- Monitor that Legal activities (internal & with partners) are being implemented well.

Documentation, Reporting & Data Management:

- Monitor Legal Data Collection and Analysis.

- Ensure that all copies of letters and documents submitted to the judiciary are stored in the data center on a regular basis.

- Bring relevant issues/needs to the attention of Director of Justice System Program.

- To be efficient and expert in handling JDS and other technical tools of IJM.

- Excellent in drafting letters and legal correspondence.

- Expert in matters pertaining to court and legal issues.

Casework:

- Mentor and support IJM lawyers and justice officials to build strong cases and promote justice for trafficking survivors.

- Prepare and support survivors through legal proceedings using a trauma-informed approach.

- Implement IJM’s protection model throughout legal processes and court proceedings.

- Coordinate with government agencies, partners, and internal teams to ensure survivor safety and security.

- Work with investigators to collect and preserve admissible evidence in trafficking and child exploitation cases.

- Collaborate with Aftercare Specialists to address survivors' psychosocial needs.

- Support the hosting of guests, visitors, and volunteers as needed.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree in law (LL.B.) required; Master’s degree (LL.M.) preferred.

- Strong knowledge of Bangladesh criminal, anti-trafficking, and child protection laws.

- 7+ years of legal experience in criminal litigation, trial advocacy, or corporate legal practice.

- 4+ years of leadership experience, preferably managing legal teams or advocates.

- Excellent legal research, drafting, and advocacy skills.

- Experience in project design and implementation.

- Demonstrated commitment to human rights and social justice.

Technical Competencies:

- Support IJM advocates (full-time and contractual) and assists public prosecutors in CSEC and Trafficking case hearings, including bail, pre-trial, trial, and appeal proceedings.

- Guide advocates in achieving deterrence through arrests, restraints, bail cancellations, and convictions.

- Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts.

- Conduct training and capacity-building initiatives.

- Manage budgets and resources effectively.

- Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and team development support.

- Apply international and cross-cultural legal experience in diverse environments.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

- Provide field-based support and capacity building to partners to strengthen State and District team effectiveness.

Non-Technical Competencies:

- Strong multicultural awareness and ability to work effectively across diverse environments

- Committed to IJM’s mission, values, and professionalism.

- Humble servant leader with integrity and ethical conduct.

- Innovative, courageous, and solutions-oriented.

- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage priorities effectively.

- Able to perform under pressure while maintaining professionalism.

- Collaborative, adaptable, and service-minded team player.

Application Process:

Upload Resume & Cover Letter in one PDF document and send the application to bangladeshrecruitment@ijm.org

IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding

Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics. Candidate selection is based on technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidate's value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes.

দায়িত্ব

• Lead and support the design and implementation of legal strategies within justice system transformation projects
• Represent the legal function in project planning, coordination and strategic initiatives
• Develop legal tools, best practices and innovative approaches to strengthen case outcomes and victim protection
• Mentor advocates and provide legal compliance guidance to internal teams and partners
• Strengthen the capacity of the criminal justice system to address trafficking and CSEC cases
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with legal, judicial and government stakeholders
• Represent IJM at legal forums, conferences and key stakeholder engagements
• Develop briefs, papers and fact sheets articulating IJM's approach to legal casework
• Collaborate with national, South Asia and divisional teams on legal policies, procedures and best practices
• Develop and deliver legal training modules for IJM staff, legal teams and partners
• Monitor legal data collection and analysis, and ensure documents submitted to the judiciary are stored in the data center
• Mentor and support IJM lawyers and justice officials to build strong cases for trafficking survivors
• Prepare and support survivors through legal proceedings using a trauma-informed approach
• Work with investigators to collect and preserve admissible evidence in trafficking and child exploitation cases
• Travel extensively across district and divisional levels, including court visits

যোগ্যতা

• Bachelor's degree in law (LL.B.) required; Master's degree (LL.M.) preferred
• Strong knowledge of Bangladesh criminal, anti-trafficking and child protection laws
• 7+ years of legal experience in criminal litigation, trial advocacy, or corporate legal practice
• 4+ years of leadership experience, preferably managing legal teams or advocates
• Excellent legal research, drafting and advocacy skills
• Experience in project design and implementation
• Demonstrated commitment to human rights and social justice
• Ability to manage budgets and resources and provide leadership, coaching and mentoring
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Selection is subject to background, police clearance and reference checks

দক্ষতা

• Criminal Litigation
• Legal Drafting
• Legal Research
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Team Leadership
• Training