Policy & Advocacy Strategist, Philippines

Hammerjack Pty Ltd; Philippines; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

International Justice Mission (IJM) is seeking an Advocacy Specialist, Philippines, to lead policy and advocacy efforts under the National System Enhancement Strategy. You will build strategic partnerships with key government actors, map stakeholders, and drive policy recommendations while aligning with IJM's reform objectives and programs.

The role is based in Manila, Philippines, reporting to the Advocacy Senior Advisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in law is a minimum requirement.
• At least 5 years of advocacy, policy, programs and systems building with national/local government or closely related work.
• Advanced knowledge of Philippine criminal law, procedures and related justice-sector mandates.
• Strong legal research and policy writing skills; ability to translate issues into actionable decisions.
• Experience coordinating across law enforcement, prosecution, judiciary and government policy units.
• Excellent negotiation, facilitation and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: craft and implement advocacy framework to achieve system reform objectives.
• Stakeholder mapping, priority setting, and developing advocacy strategies focused on law enforcement and prosecution.
• Support trainings for law enforcement and prosecution development under the strategy.
• Organize judicial roundtables and focus group discussions.

Education

Bachelor's degree in law

5 years of experience in advocacy policy programs and systems building

Advanced knowledge of Philippine criminal law and procedure

Legal research, statutory and jurisprudential analysis

Policy design and regulatory drafting

Excellent written and verbal communication

Job description

International Justice Mission (IJM) is seeking an Advocacy Specialist, Philippines, to lead policy and advocacy efforts under the National System Enhancement Strategy. You will build strategic partnerships with key government actors, map stakeholders, and drive policy recommendations while aligning with IJM's reform objectives and programs.

The role is based in Manila, Philippines, reporting to the Advocacy Senior Advisor.