Casework Investigations Specialist, Philippines

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 a Casework Investigations Specialist, Philippines who will support the strengthening of Local Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDTs) in responding to Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) through case generation, intelligence development, investigative mentoring, strategic casework support, and partnership development.

Drawing on professional investigative experience, the Specialist works alongside local law enforcement, prosecutors, and social welfare partners to identify actionable OSAEC cases, strengthen investigative practices, and improve operational outcomes.

Consistent with IJM's sustainability strategy, the Specialist conducts all case generation, intelligence development, investigative activities, and operational support jointly with local law enforcement partners to strengthen their ownership, capability, confidence, and long-term effectiveness.

The Specialist serves as a practitioner-mentor who intentionally transfers investigative knowledge, skills, and decision-making capability to MDT partners through coaching, mentoring, and side-by-side casework. Success is measured not only through stronger case outcomes but through the increased ability of MDT law enforcement partners to independently generate, investigate, and resolve OSAEC cases.

This position is based in Manila, Philippines and reports to the Justice System Officer, Philippines.

Responsibilities

OSAEC Case Generation and Intelligence Development

• Conduct joint case generation activities with MDT law enforcement partners.
• Utilize approved investigative methodologies, community reporting, referrals, intelligence gathering, and open-source research to identify potential OSAEC cases.
• Develop investigative leads and intelligence products for MDT action.
• Coach MDT investigators in lead development, case initiation, and intelligence analysis.
• Monitor emerging OSAEC trends, offender behaviors, online platforms, and risk indicators.
• Strengthen MDT capacity to independently identify, prioritize, and initiate investigations.
• Support identification of high-risk victims, offenders, facilitators, and online exploitation networks.

Strategic Casework Support

• Conduct joint case reviews with MDT investigators.
• Guide MDT investigators in developing investigative plans and strategies.
• Assist MDTs in identifying evidence gaps, investigative opportunities, and priority actions.
• Support evidence collection, preservation, documentation, and case development.
• Promote trauma-informed, victim-centered investigative approaches.
• Participate in MDT case conferences and strategic case reviews.
• Support MDT investigators in progressively assuming leadership of case planning and decision-making processes.

Investigative Mentoring and Capacity Development

• Build trusted mentoring relationships with MDT investigators and law enforcement partners.
• Mentor investigators throughout the entire investigative lifecycle.
• Utilize active cases as practical learning opportunities.
• Model effective investigative practices and professional judgment.
• Provide structured coaching and constructive feedback.
• Support MDT investigators in developing investigative leadership and decision-making skills.
• Conduct learning reflections, after-action reviews, and case debriefings.
• Develop MDT investigative champions who can mentor and support their peers.

MDT Capacity Building and Training

• Deliver training, refresher sessions, and practical workshops on investigative methodologies.
• Facilitate learning on OSAEC dynamics, offender patterns, intelligence development, and investigative best practices.
• Support MDT implementation of standardized investigative processes and tools.
• Strengthen MDT understanding of victim-centered