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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. 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 Aftercare Interns & Fellows. Aftercare Interns and Fellows support our national staff with programming for a variety of casework types (i.e., Human Trafficking, Bonded Labor, Child Sexual Assault, Intimate Partner Violence, etc.) as we seek restoration and rehabilitation for our clients. IJM's Internship and Fellowship opportunities   vary   every session and look different in every office.   Depending on your level of experience, your role may involve some of the following responsibilities as well as other relevant duties assigned by the Field Office Director or Supervisor. • In collaboration with IJM Global Aftercare and the Director of Aftercare,   assist   in the continued development of a comprehensive aftercare strategy for   IJM; • Support casework information management and input case details into Casework Tracking Management   System; • Maintain up-to-date statistics and information for the   department; • Assist   in the development of systems and processes for the respective Aftercare teams as   needed; • Conduct research and impact assessments on how IJM Aftercare interventions affect IJM   clients; • Develop and   maintain   partnerships with aftercare providers, under the direction and guidance of the Director of   Aftercare; • In collaboration with IJM Global Aftercare and the Director of Aftercare, draft best practices for rehabilitation and reintegration of IJM   clients; • Travel with IJM staff to meet with IJM clients and work with area leaders ( Please   note :   not every office will require or   permit   interns or fellows to have direct client interaction); • Complete professional writing assignments including grant proposals, program proposals, and program update   reports; • Provide support, logistical and/or administrative   assistance   to IJM Aftercare staff, under the direction of the Director of Aftercare. • Other departmental support   as   needed. Positions may be available in:  Accra, Ghana; Bucharest, Romania; Lima, Peru; Guatemala City, Guatemala;   Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Jakarta, Indonesia; Bangkok, Thailand; Manila, Philippines.   Not every position will be available in every office. Program duration is 12 months, from J anuary 2027 – December 2027 . Internship General Qualifications and Required Skills • Bachelor's   degree; • Organizational and administrative   skills; • Attention to   detail; • Knowledge of Microsoft software and Windows strongly preferred; and • Fluency in Spanish   required   for Latin America offices. Fellowship General Qualifications and Required Skills • Master's degree in Social Work   (MSW)   and/or at least three years of relevant experience. • Experience or exposure to program design and   development; • Training or experience in trauma counseling   preferred; • Experience addressing poverty and livelihood issues; and • Fluency in Spanish   required   for Latin American offices. Critical Qualities • Mature orthodox Christian   faith; • Humble and   resilient; • Pursues   excellence; • Culturally aware and appreciative of   difference; • Strong service   ethic; • Innovative problem   solver; • Ability to build trust and strong partnerships with   others; • Courageous in pursuing opportunities and   challenges; • Tenacious in achieving goals; and • Professional. As volunteers , interns and fellows receive a monthly stipend to help defray their expenses related to   participating   in the internship program. This volunteer stipend is not an hourly wage, nor wages paid for services provided by the intern or fellow. Application Process: Upload Resume, Cover   Letter   & Statement of Faith* in   one PDF document . *What is a statement of faith? A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM.   The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or   submitted   as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship. 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. At IJM,   we’re   committed to building a diverse workforce through fair and   equitable   employment practices. IJM encourages people of any race, color, age, sex, marital   status   or political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work, we   truly believe   that the work we are doing is God’s work, not our own, and practice spiritual disciplines together daily.   That’s   why we legally require under SEC. 2000e-1 [Section702] of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles’ Creed. IJM   requires   a background check, police   clearance   and thorough review of references   with   an employment offer and/or employment contract. LI-BR1