Overview
Country Director, Colombia Jobs in Bogota, D.C., Capital District, Colombia at International Justice Mission
Title: Country Director, Colombia
Company: International Justice Mission
Location: Bogota, D.C., Capital District, Colombia
Job Profile Summary
Provides visionary leadership and strategic direction to advance IJM’s mission of protecting vulnerable populations from violence through justice system transformation, partnership development, and organizational excellence. This role originates and drives country strategies, cultivates high-impact relationships, and ensures operational, financial, and cultural alignment with IJM’s global goals, while fostering a resilient and high-performing team.
Job Description
- Craft and execute a country strategy that translates IJM’s global vision into measurable impact, aligning with local justice and citizen security systems to protect vulnerable communities.
- Develop and lead multidisciplinary teams by fostering a culture of professional excellence, spiritual formation, and resilience, ensuring high staff engagement and performance.
- Build and advocate strategic partnerships with government, civil society, donors, and corporate stakeholders to catalyze systemic change and secure sustainable resources.
- Innovate and position scalable models of justice system strengthening and survivor care that are replicable across regions and responsive to local contexts.
- Showcase impact and provide insight through data-driven storytelling, public representation, and collaboration with global teams to elevate IJM’s brand and influence.
Additional Job Description
- Demonstrated ability to conceive and execute country strategies that align with global mission goals, drive systemic change, and deliver measurable impact.
- Proven skill in building trust-based relationships with government, civil society, donors, and corporate partners to advocate for justice system transformation and resource mobilization.
- Capacity to lead, mentor, and inspire multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of professional excellence, spiritual formation, and resilience.
- Expertise in crafting and managing complex programs that integrate justice system strengthening, survivor care, and community empowerment, with a focus on innovation and scalability.
- Exceptional ability to communicate vision and impact through public speaking, storytelling, and strategic representation, positioning the organization as a trusted leader in the sector.
- Strong knowledge of the Colombian justice system
- Demostrated experience managing budgets of more than $1 million.
Additional Information
This position requires availability for internal travel and fieldwork, and occasionally travel outside of Colombia.
Application
Please submit an application letter explaining your interest in working at IJM (including salary expectations) and your CV in one document, through the “Simple Application” button.
IJM upholds strict safeguarding principles and maintains zero tolerance for violations of the Safeguarding Policy, the Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and the Code of Ethics.
Candidate selection is based on technical competency criteria. Recruitment, selection, and hiring are subject to an evaluation of the candidate’s alignment with IJM’s values and to thorough background checks, including police records and references.
