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Who We Are

International Justice Mission (IJM) is the 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. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence by 2030, we are seeking a Part-time Caseworker, Mae Sot, Thailand to conduct and monitor investigation and assist victim response related to forced criminality trafficking.

This position is based in Mae Sot, Tak province, Thailand, and reports to the Head of Investigations and Law Enforcement Development in Bangkok.

Responsibilities

Strategy & Knowledge Development & Implementation:

1. Develop a thorough working knowledge of relevant laws, concepts and criminal procedures related to human trafficking, forced labor and forced criminality.
2. Develop a thorough working knowledge of the modus operandi of human traffickers and the investigative methodologies and techniques used in human trafficking investigations specific to the Mae Sot, Tak province area.

Casework:

1. Properly strategize the development and investigation of cases and develop effective investigative plans to progress the case forward to a successful conclusion.
2. Conduct thorough, detailed, well-documented investigations and victim interviews.
3. Analyze data to drive investigation and victim assistance strategies.
4. Develop relationships of trust with victims to generate the needed information and obtain victim support for interventions.
5. Be “on call” to respond to calls for assistance from victims of labor trafficking and trusted local NGO partners.
6. Obtain and or assist trusted partners in securing food, safe lodging, and/or medical care for victims of forced scamming and labor trafficking.
7. Advocate for and support human trafficking victim screening or victim identification efforts through Thailand’s National Referral Mechanism (NRM).
8. Coordinate between victims of labor trafficking, trusted partners, and local Thai government authorities to support labor trafficking cases.

Networking & Partnership:

1. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with local Thai governmental officials responsible for responding to cases of human trafficking and forced labor.
2. Collaborate with community members and NGO partners to receive and respond to reports of trafficking, gather accurate and relevant information about trafficking activity within communities, and strategically analyze casework.

Documentation, Reporting & Data Management:

1. Write detailed investigative reports and victim interviews, and submit them to the HILED promptly.
2. Competently work with various databases, record management systems, communication networks, and specialized equipment.
3. Maintain strict confidentiality of all investigations, investigative strategies, and other privileged and sensitive information.

Requirements:

• University degree, preferably in a relevant field such as criminal justice, social work, and psychology, or equivalent skills or other relevant work experience.
• At least two years of experience in conducting criminal investigations or other transferable experience.
• Specific experience in working with victims of migrant workers and/or victims of human trafficking preferred.
• Fluency in oral and written communication in Thai and English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other computer software is required.
• No criminal record.

Critical Qualities:

• Interpersonal Skills
• Team Player
• Attention to detail
• Stress Management
• Risk Management
• Integrity

Application Process:

Interested applicants, please send your Cover Letter and CV/Resume in English in one PDF document, and complete our application form ( IJM Bangkok Application Form.docx), and send all documents to bangkokrecruiting@ijm.org not later than 30 September 2024.

Remarks: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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 Conduct. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring decisions will give due emphasis to assessing the candidates value congruence and thorough background, police clearance and reference check processes.