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. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence by 2030, we are seeking an expatriate Internet Crimes Against Children Specialist (ICAC), Community Engagement. In this role, the Specialist, Community Engagement will provide high‑impact technical and investigative support to Philippine law enforcement agencies to drive online sexual exploitation of children (OSEC) case generation and progression in identified high‑risk cities and municipalities.

The role works alongside law enforcement—without command or prosecutorial authority—to strengthen case identification, triage, investigation, and progression from intelligence inputs through operations, case filing, and support toward conviction.

The ICAC Specialist plays a pivotal role in accelerating the OSEC case pipeline by supporting the triage of referrals from the DOJ Office of Cybercrime (DOJ‑OOC), strengthening WCPC investigative workflows, and enabling coordination across WCPC, NBI, DOJ, NCC‑OSAEC‑CSAEM, and local partners.

In parallel, the role supports Local Multi‑Disciplinary Teams (MDTs) and local police units—particularly in Luzon—to identify OSEC indicators, receive community‑generated reports, and endorse cases to WCPC for case build‑up.

As an expatriate ICAC Specialist, the role also builds and sustains strategic relationships with foreign law enforcement partners and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) to strengthen intelligence‑sharing, cross‑border coordination, and alignment on investigative priorities related to Philippine OSEC cases.

This position is based in Manila, Philippines and reports to the Head of Casework, Community Engagement. The selected candidate will be expected to relocate to Manila. This opportunity is open only to internal IJM applicants.

Responsibilities

OSEC Case Triage & Pipeline Acceleration

• Provide technical support to WCPC in triaging OSEC referrals originating from the DOJ Office of Cybercrime (DOJ‑OOC), NCMEC, and foreign law enforcement partners.

• Support law enforcement partners in moving cases through critical stages—from intelligence assessment and investigation planning to operations, case filing, and post‑operation follow‑up.

• Identify investigative or coordination bottlenecks and facilitate solutions through technical advice and inter‑agency coordination, while respecting law enforcement authority and mandates.

Investigative & Digital Evidence Advisory

• Provide technical and legal advisory support to WCPC and NBI on internet‑facilitated OSEC investigations, including lawful lead development, investigative sequencing, and documentation.

• Advise on the identification, preservation, handling, and analysis of digital evidence, supporting both operational actions and prosecutorial requirements.

• Support investigative teams in aligning evidence practices with court requirements to strengthen case quality and sustainability.

Capacity Building for WCPC & National Agencies

• Facilitate weekly data quality checks of JDS data entry and work proactively with Casework teams to assist their revision process.

• Deliver tailored training, on‑the‑job coaching, and ongoing virtual consultation to WCPC and NBI units to strengthen investigative confidence and effectiveness.

• Support the transfer of specialized knowledge related to online exploitation tracing, digital artifacts, undercover coordination, and case‑building best practices.

• Reinforce consistent application of national protocols and investigative standards through technical mentorship.

Support to Local Police Units & MDTs

• Support the training and coaching of Local Multi‑Disciplinary Teams (MDTs) and local police units to strengthen their ability to spot potential OSEC cases, particularly from community‑generated reports.

• Help prepare local police—especially in Luzon—to receive, document, and endorse OSEC reports to WCPC using appropriate referral and safeguarding processes.

• Strengthen MDT coordination with WCPC to ensure timely and appropriate law enforcement response.

• Support training preparation and serve as a subject‑matter expert and spokesperson for the Advanced Investigative Workshop, providing technical insights, practical case examples, and expert guidance on internet‑facilitated OSEC investigations and digital evidence.

Foreign Law Enforcement & NCMEC Engagement

• Build and sustain working relationships with foreign law enforcement partners and NCMEC to support intelligence exchange, referral coordination, and investigative alignment related to Philippine OSEC cases.

• Serve as a technical liaison to support cross‑border case coordination, while ensuring Philippine legal processes and sovereignty are upheld.

• Contribute to dialogue that helps shape investigative priorities and improve responsiveness to Philippine‑linked OSEC intelligence.

Learning, Documentation & Organizational Contribution

• Capture and share case insights, investigative trends, and field learning to inform program reviews, strategic adaptation, and systems‑strengthening efforts.

• Maintain timely, accurate documentation of engagements, trainings, and advisory support in accordance with IJM policies and tools.

• Collaborate with Community Engagement, Casework, and Advocacy teams to align investigative insights with broader organizational objectives.

• Ensure compliance with all IJM policies, systems, and tools (e.g., Workday, Power DMS, casework tracking systems).

Role Boundaries

• This role does not exercise command authority, prosecutorial discretion, or arrest powers.

• Final investigative and legal decisions remain with authorized Philippine law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies.

Stakeholder Engagement & Resource Advocacy

• Cultivate strong relationships with Philippine and international law enforcement counterparts to ensure seamless cooperation.

• Identify critical logistical and infrastructural gaps within the PNP WCPC and NBI HTD, NBI and other law enforcement agency task to investigate OSEC cases and endorse them to the Community Engagement | Casework Team for the development of sustainable solutions.

Program management and Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL)

• Capture case insights, technical learnings, and field observations to inform program reviews, learning loops, and strategy refinements under IJM Philippines’ sub‑national systems strengthening approach.

• Participate in annual and quarterly program reviews to ensure program alignment, monitor strategy progress, and cultivate critical learnings to improve the program.

• Ensure all interventions are grounded in data and aligned with the program’s protection domains: prevalence, public reliance, stakeholder confidence, and justice system performance.

• Integrate learning into strategy refinement and ensure knowledge-sharing across teams.

Documentation & Reporting

• Ensure high-quality documentation of activities, engagements, and partnership outcomes.

Supervisory:

The ICAC Specialist will report to the Head of Casework, Community Engagement, and will work in close collaboration with the Director of Community Engagement to advance the program’s primary objective of driving OSEC case generation in identified high‑risk cities and municipalities.

The role will partner with Philippine law enforcement and the Women and Children Protection Center, to drive OSEC case generation, investigations, mentor local teams, and strengthen frontline responder capabilities

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, or a closely related field or relevant trainings.

• Master’s degree or postgraduate diploma in Cybercrime, Digital Forensics, Legal or Child Protection is preferred or other relevant training.

• Professional certifications such as GCFE/GCFA (GIAC), CCE (Certified Computer Examiner), EnCE (EnCase Certified Examiner), or equivalent are highly desirable

• Minimum of 5 years’ law enforcement experience in cybercrime investigations, digital forensics, or Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task forces.

• At least 2 years specifically investigating online child sexual exploitation or similar high-priority cyber-enabled offenses.

• Proven track record of developing and delivering specialized training, coaching, or mentorship to law enforcement or multidisciplinary teams

• Demonstrated ability to apply Philippine criminal statutes and procedures (investigations, search and seizure, arrest, and charging) in digital investigations

• Experience coordinating with multiple agencies—police, prosecutors, social services—and managing complex case workflows

• Familiarity with leading digital forensic tools and platforms (e.g., EnCase, FTK, Cellebrite, XRY, open-source intelligence)

• Prior involvement in undercover/online covert operations and the development of credible investigative leads

• Experience drafting Standard Operating Procedures, best-practice playbooks, and contributing to organizational advocacy or resource-mobilization efforts

Critical Qualities

• Passion for and understanding of IJM’s mission and vision; 

• Professional, ethical, hard-working, self-motivated, and flexible; 

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills;

• Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills;  

• Ability to work in a fast-paced stressful environment;

• Ability to work in multi-cultural interdisciplinary professional teams. 

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.

What does IJM have to offer?

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

• Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area

• Retirement benefit options

• Paid leave starting at 23 days

• 12 holidays (plus early release the day prior)

• Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation

• Robust staff care resources

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.