Head of Investigations and Law Enforcement Development (ILED)

Position description

Responsibilities

Leadership

• Serve as a key member of the Indonesia Program Office team and contribute to legal services and Investigation and Law Enforcement Development works as part of IJM’s Justice System Strengthening project in Indonesia;
• Provide direct supervision, guidance, and mentorship to IJM Indonesia Legal Services Lead;
• Oversee IJM’s participation in law enforcement interventions, direct engagement in evidence collection and analysis, and sharing of evidence for referral or joint intervention with Indonesian law enforcement (e.g., Polri Cyber Crime Unit, Directorate of General Crime, or local Anti-Trafficking Task Forces, Attorney General, Prosecutors, etc.);
• Provide assistance, in consultation with Leadership team in IJM Indonesia, Regional ILED Specialist, to Indonesian law enforcement and NGO partners in case development and management;
• Strengthen leadership, investigative, and management capabilities of ILED staff and implementing partners, building a future generation of leaders;
• Design and implement investigative strategies, objectives, and operational plans that are in line with global best practices and responsive to the Indonesian context;
• Lead operational reviews and lessons-learned sessions after major investigations and interventions to continually improve team effectiveness;
• Assess and evaluate investigative outcomes, ensuring operations are conducted professionally and aligned with IJM’s mission and Indonesian law.

Management

• Oversee the meticulous documentation and secure storage of investigative records for accountability and learning purposes;
• Ensure full compliance with IJM’s internal policies, Indonesian legal frameworks, and donor requirements throughout all activities;
• Maintain proactive communication with the Country Director regarding case progress, operational challenges, and team needs;
• Collaborate with IJM’s staff care programs to ensure the well-being and resilience of ILED and implementing partner staff;
• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with key Indonesian law enforcement bodies, such as the National Police (Polri), Directorate of Cyber Crime (Dittipidsiber Bareskrim), Anti-Trafficking Units (Subdit TPPO), and international partners (e.g., INTERPOL Jakarta, regional ASEANAPOL, Ministry of Manpower, Ministry of Immigration and Correction);
• Advocate with law enforcement and government agencies (e.g., Ministry of Manpower, Ministry of Social Affairs, Polri, etc.) for the immediate rescue of victims, proper investigation processes, and holding perpetrators accountable under Indonesian law.

Program

• Provide expert advice and capacity building to law enforcement partners on investigation techniques, cybercrime response, victim-centered practices, and case management for human trafficking and forced labor slavery;
• Work closely with IJMI’s Legal and Aftercare staff and relevant partners to plan, coordinate, and execute victim rescue operations and perpetrator arrests, ensuring a holistic and survivor-centered approach;
• Support the APAC regional team and Indonesia field office leadership in developing and implementing strategies to enhance national and regional law enforcement capacity to combat forced labor slavery and human trafficking;
• As needed, serve as an expert witness or resource person in legal proceedings related to IJM-supported cases;
• Collaborate with key government ministries and agencies such as National Police (Polri), Directorate of Cyber Crime (Dittipidsiber Bareskrim), Anti-Trafficking Units (Subdit TPPO), Ministry of Manpower, and Ministry of Immigration and Correction, and international partners (e.g., INTERPOL Jakarta, regional ASEANAPOL).

Relationships

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Indonesian law enforcement stakeholders, including cybercrime, human trafficking, and child protection units;
• Engage regularly with NGOs, civil society organizations, and international bodies working in the field of forced labor slavery and anti-trafficking;
• Represent IJM in meetings, trainings, and engagements with professionalism and respect for Indonesian cultural and governmental norms;
• Host and facilitate visits from IJM teams, interns, volunteers, and international guests, providing briefings on IJM’s work and impact.

Qualifications

Education, Required Skills and Experience

• At least bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, law, social sciences or other relevant degree;
• More than 7 years’ experience in criminal investigations with a public law-enforcement agency (e.g. Polri – Bareskrim, Dittipidsiber), international human-rights organization, UN/other multilateral agency, military, or national security service;
• At least 2 years in a leadership role, with proven team-building and mentoring skills;
• Hands-on experience conducting and supervising undercover operations is an advantage;
• Demonstrated ability to establish and manage operative networks across agencies and community partners;
• A strong track record or genuine passion for human rights, anti-trafficking, and social-justice work;
• Prior overseas or cross-cultural experience (e.g. with NGOs, Peace Corps, relief agencies) is a plus.

Critical Qualities

• Deep commitment to IJM’s mission of protecting the poor from violence;
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and disciplined in setting priorities;
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills;
• Patient, flexible, and resilient under pressure;
• Collaborative team player who also leads by example;
• Self-starter who works well with minimal supervision;
• Punctual and effective in managing time and resources;
• Diplomatic, mature in judgment, and professional in demeanor.

Application instructions

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