Office Administrator – International Justice Mission

Job Description

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.

IJM Ghana partners with Ghanaian government agencies to tackle human trafficking by rescuing victims, ensuring perpetrator accountability, restoring survivors to safety and strength, and supporting public justice actors to strengthen systems that protect the vulnerable.

The Need

For over 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, we are seeking an Office Administrator, Ghana (Kumasi), to oversee day-to-day business operations of Kumasi operations centre. This position is a full-time position and requires occasional travel to other regions in Ghana.

This position is based in Kumasi, Ghana and reports Project Manager, Ghana (Kumasi).

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day business operations of Kumasi Operations Centre, including maintenance and procurement activities;
• Coordinate transport and other logistics for program activities, such as field work, internal events, and external events;
• Assist Kumasi team with administrative support and ensure access to Finance, IT, and HR support from Hub (Accra);
• Oversee and ensure security and cleaning services. Serve as primary point of contact for Hub (Accra) safety/security personnel;
• Good steward of IJM resources and assets at all times; and
• Demonstrate IJM’s core values and spiritual rhythms.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred;
• At least one year’s experience providing administrative support;
• Two years’ experience working with vendors, contractors, or corporate clients;
• Strong computer skills (can quickly master business applications like Workday); and
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships;
• Must be based in Kumasi or willing to relocate to Kumasi at their own expense.
  

Critical Qualities

• Mature Christian faith as defined by the Apostles’ Creed;
• Strong interpersonal skills and self-awareness;
• Exceptional verbal and written communication;
• Effective team player who fosters collaborative environment;
• Adept at creative problem solving;
• Evident passion to help people suffering injustice and oppression;
• Willingness to work under potentially hazardous conditions;
• Meticulous attention to detail; and
• Punctual; manages time and resources effectively.
  

Application Process

Please submit Resume/CV, Cover Letter, and Statement of Faith* in one document to ghanarecruiting@ijm.org by close of day on 27th July 2026 with Office Administrator, Ghana

(Kumasi) in the subject line. Your cover letter should address all the requirements outlined in the job advert. Applicants must have legal rights to work in Ghana. This role does not provide relocation and immigration support. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• What is a statement of faith?
  

A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document which should not more than a page, and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.

What does IJM have to offer?

IJM offers competitive salary within industry standard, as well as other benefits such as medical insurance and a staff care package.

IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics. Candidate selection is based on technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidate’s value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes.

IJM requires a background check, police clearance and thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.