Program Management Internships and Fellowships â June 2026 Field Office Deployment
Program Management Internships and Fellowships â June 2026 Field Office Deployment
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Job Description
Who We Are
International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1200 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. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade IJMs 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 Program Management Interns & Fellows.
The Program Management Interns & Fellows plays a key role in supporting smooth and efficient processes to ensure IJM can make justice for the poor unstoppable. The Program Management Interns & Fellows will support field office leadership in setting up and maintaining management systems sufficient for the Justice System Transformation program to operate as outlined in the program proposal and Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP). IJMs Internship and Fellowship opportunities vary every session and look different in every office. Depending on your level of experience your role may involve some of the following responsibilities as well as other relevant duties assigned by the Field Office Director or Supervisor.
Develop new/revised management processes and workflows (e.g. team composition; team functions; team meeting and communication practices; review and approval process for work packages; reporting/accountability system tools and templates);
Oversee management and revision of Detailed Implementation Plan (methods to update it from completed work; methods to predict and solve schedule conflicts and constraints); and
Oversee/lead/develop structure for quarterly program reviews (attendance process inputs to IJM change control system updates to program plans).
Positionsmay be available in:Accra Ghana; Bucharest Romania; Lima Peru; Guatemala City Guatemala; San Salvador El Salvador; Kuala Lumpur Malaysia; Jakarta Indonesia; Bangkok Thailand; Manila Philippines; Cebu Philippines. Not every position will be available in every office.
Program duration is 12 months from June 2026 - May 2027.
Internship General Qualifications and Required Skills
Bachelors degree;
Organizational and administrative skills;
Attention to detail;
Knowledge of Microsoft software and Windows strongly preferred; and
Fluency in Spanish for Latin America offices.
Fellowship General Qualifications and Required Skills
Project Management qualification (PMP Prince2 or similar certification) or graduate level qualification;
Three years of project management experience ideally in culturally diverse settings and on complex projects;
Excellent interpersonal skills;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; and
Fluency in Spanish for Latin America offices.
Critical Qualities
Mature orthodox Christian faith;
Humble and resilient;
Pursues excellence;
Culturally aware and appreciative of difference;
Strong service ethic;
Innovative problem solver;
Ability to build trust and strong partnerships with others;
Courageous in pursuing opportunities and challenges;
Tenacious in achieving goals; and
Professional.
Application Process:
Upload Resume Cover Letter & Statement of Faith* in one PDF document.
*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 and should include at a minimum a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer study etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.
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 candidates value congruence and thorough background police clearance and reference check processes.
At IJM were committed to building a diverse workforce through fair and equitable employment practices. IJM encourages people of any race color age sex marital status or political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work we truly believe that the work we are doing is Gods work not our own and practice spiritual disciplines together daily. Thats why we legally require under SEC. 2000e-1 Section702 of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by the Apostles Creed.
IJM requires a background check police clearance and thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.
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Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
