Internet Crimes Against Children Specialist

About the role

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 wor

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