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

Conduct assessment, strategic planning and program development related to IJM’s partnership with the Malaysian government and other stakeholders on anti-trafficking and anti-forced labor efforts, in alignment with Forced Labor Slavery strategy; Develop and review appropriate strategies as well as implementation of plans that enable the office to achieve its IJM internal targets and any grant targets on time and within budget; Undertake planning and implementation to ensure achievement of organizational strategy and objectives, including the development of proposals for further funding of the Malaysia program as needed; Qualifications

At least four years’ field experience leading high-level policy advocacy; program management and design, M&E, data management; and / or casework interventions alongside government and non-government partners including international, national, and community organizations; At least two years’ experience in managing field-based teams in program implementation, preferably in international development, human rights, or humanitarian assistance. Leadership experience in cross-cultural settings preferred; Graduate degree in social work, law, economics, human rights, international development or closely related field; Master’s degree in relevant field is preferred; Critical Qualities

Developed organizational and leadership skills, superior attention to detail, exceptional follow-through and accountability for results; Disciplined with priorities, excellent time management and ability to work effectively under deadline pressures; proven ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks with competing demands under tight deadlines; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proven ability to exercise sound judgment, take initiative and produce results; 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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