Provincial Coordination Associate

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 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 by 2030, we are seeking a Survivor Leadership Specialist to provide strategic direction and implement the growth of national survivor networks—ensuring alignment with IJM’s Protection Model and the Global Survivor Network (GSN). The role will also engage with government agencies, NGOs, and survivor-led movements to increase victim protection, expand safe and ethical survivor participation, and build safe reporting channels and inclusive platforms for advocacy 

This position is based in Bangkok, Thailand and reports to Social Services Manager and is only available for candidates with the right to work in Thailand. Candidates should be based in Thailand and proficient in English and Thai. 

Responsibilities 

1. Development, implementation, and continuous improvement of survivor leadership and survivor network strategies, ensuring programs are trauma-informed, aligned with IJM Global standards, and responsive to IJM’s project goals and Protection Model; 

1. Provide technical leadership and support to emerging and existing survivor networks, including identification and development of survivor leaders, and the creation of safe, inclusive physical and virtual spaces for survivors to organize, advocate, and lead initiatives; 

1. Design and delivery of capacity development (training, coaching, mentoring and support) for survivor network members, enabling survivor leaders to engage effectively in advocacy and provide survivor-informed recommendations, including through trauma-informed practice, ethical storytelling, and survivor-led advocacy; 

Strategy & Program Implementation   

1. Mentor and equip survivor leaders to engage as credible, ethical, and effective voices in advocating for protection; 

1. Lead the design and implementation of survivor leadership strategies that strengthen local survivor networks and build advocacy capacity related to forced labor, labor trafficking, and labor exploitation; 

1. Ensure trauma-informed and participatory approaches in program design and implementation; 

1. Conduct risk assessments and oversee and safeguarding measures to ensure survivor safety in advocacy, media, and public engagement;  

1. Empower survivors to initiate and implement survivor leadership initiatives that contribute to protection, prevention and systems change; 

1. Provide or coordinate coaching and mentoring support to survivor network members.  

Survivor Networking & Advocate Development 

1. Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to provide technical support for survivor network growth and sustainability; 

1. Identify and support survivor leaders, ensuring inclusive representation across gender, nationality, exploitation type, and geography, expanding group members to scale impact; 

1. Conduct survivor network capacity development training;   

1. Facilitate safe meeting spaces and structured pathways for survivor-led initiatives and advocacy;  

1. Co-develop virtual survivor networks, particularly in newer forms of exploitation such as forced scamming;   

1. Support survivor networks to implement community‑level protection and awareness activities, contributing to increased reliance and protection.  

Communication 

1. Provide survivor‑informed input into advocacy messaging, ethical storytelling, and communications that contribute to policy improvement, increased victim protection, and justice system performance.  

Training and Capacity Development 

1. Ensure timely delivery of survivor leadership training, including public speaking, advocacy, and media engagement.   

1. Identify and coordinate capacity‑building resources to support survivor leaders’ advocacy and engagement.  

1. Ensure survivor leaders have access to psychosocial support, stress management, and well‑being resources.   

1. Develop or adapt training tools on trauma‑informed practice, survivor‑led advocacy, safeguarding, and ethical public engagement.   

Research, Program Management and M&E 

1. Work with Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) staff to integrate survivor consultation and leadership into monitoring, evaluation, research and learning; 

1. Support research and learning initiatives related to survivor leadership, advocacy, and participation  

Documentation, Reporting & Data Management  

1. Maintain survivor network tracking, monitor participation and growth, and document learning and best practices; 

1. Ensure the documentation of key training activities and advocacy initiatives; 

1. Develop, monitor, and manage survivor leadership budget and expenses in coordination with department leadership.  

Qualifications:  

• Master's degree in social work preferred, or Bachelors’ degree with equivalent professional experience; 

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in survivor services, social work, human rights, or related NGO/CSO contexts; 

• Demonstrated experience supporting survivor leadership, networks, or movements; 

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience coaching and mentoring; 

• Experience in coaching, mentoring, or facilitating adult learning, preferably with survivors or community leaders; 

• Understanding of government systems and processes related to forced labor, human trafficking, and labor exploitation; 

• Demonstrated experience supporting formation and development of networks of survivors or similar groups; 

• Demonstrated expertise in assessing and developing capacity of professionals in trauma-informed approaches or other relevant skills.  

Critical Qualities:   

• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills;  

• Excellent planning and implementing skills; 

• Deep familiarity with trauma‑informed and survivor‑centered approaches; 

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills;  

• Fluency in oral and written English and Thai; 

• Leadership in mentoring, coaching, consulting, and training skills;  

• International/cross-cultural experience in development, relief, social work, or other fields; 

• Relationship‑building and networking; 

• Facilitation and coordination; 

• Sound judgment and ethical decision making; 

• Effective team player; 

• Humble, service-oriented attitude; 

• Highest integrity and honesty; 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information; 

• Strong interpersonal skills; 

• Professional, diplomatic, and mature demeanor.