Director, Program Design & Management, Cocoa Project

About the role

International Justice Mission (IJM) is seeking a Director, Program Design & Management for its Cocoa Project, based in Kumasi, Ghana and reporting to the Director, West Africa Program. The role provides visionary leadership and strategic direction for a project focused on justice system strengthening, partnership development and organizational excellence, with occasional travel within Ghana and the Africa region.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team, set performance expectations and act as a member of the country leadership team
• Develop and implement project strategies to strengthen justice system responses to child trafficking, forced labor and exploitation in cocoa-growing communities, translating IJM's Theory of Change into evidence-based interventions
• Build relationships with government ministries, law enforcement, civil society, donors and community leaders, and represent the project externally
• Ensure compliance with Ghanaian laws, donor regulations, safeguarding and security standards, and oversee project budgeting, financial reporting and grant compliance
• Provide oversight of casework, survivor protection, monitoring, evaluation, research and learning, and field operations
• Act as a spokesperson and communicate project vision, progress and impact to staff, leadership, donors and partners

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in law, international development or a related field (master's or doctorate preferred)
• At least eight years of progressive experience in law, child protection, human rights, law enforcement, social work or related fields
• At least five years of senior management experience, including supervising managers and leading multidisciplinary teams
• Experience partnering with government institutions, civil society and international partners in complex environments
• Fluent written and spoken English; proficiency in a relevant local language is an advantage

Required skills

• Program design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and partnership management
• Budget management, financial planning and reporting
• Advocacy and policy engagement with governments, donors and civil society
• Strong communication, writing and speaking skills

Applicants upload their resume, cover letter and statement of faith in one PDF. IJM requires a background check, police clearance and reference checks before an offer.