Project Manager

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 a Project Manager to lead IJM's strategic expansion into East Malaysia.

This role will oversee the design, implementation, and monitoring of East Malaysia initiatives aimed at reducing human trafficking and forced labor crimes, while ensuring alignment with IJM Malaysia’s national program goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of East Malaysian project activities in alignment with IJM’s vision, theory of change and regional forced labor strategy;
• Develop and manage budget for grant and non-grant funded projects and be accountable for delivering projects against established goals, milestones and targets in a timely manner and within budget;
• Project partnership management and coordination, including selecting partners, negotiating and monitoring agreements and activities for grant funded projects;
• Thorough documentation, and where necessary internal and external communication, regarding Malaysia office activities, including team plans, meetings, events, and initiatives;
• Supervise and mentor a project team in East Malaysia;
• Provide vision, direction, and / or expert advice to Senior Program Manager on effective people and performance management of supervised staff;

Strategy & Knowledge Development & Implementation

Qualifications

Critical Qualities

Application Process

Interested applicants, please send your Cover Letter, IJM Application Form and CV / Resume in English to not later than 17 October 2025 .

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 candidates value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes.

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