InternationalJustice Mission (IJM)is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1200 professionals are at workworldwideinover30offices. Together we areon a missiontorescue 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 excellencewithjoy and celebration to all those we serve.
Forover25 years IJM has pioneered the workto protectvulnerable people from violence.9 out of 9 times in the last decade IJMs Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slaveryand violence between 50 and 85% forvery largepopulations of people in poverty.As we grow to expand our impact toprotect 500 million people from violence weareseekingaProject Coordinator Global Assurance.
The Project Coordinatorwill provideessential coordination and operational support to the Global Assurance team. This full-time contract rolewillberesponsible forfacilitatingthe planning execution and monitoring of assurance projects by managing workflows documentation audit tools and communication across global and regional stakeholders. The positionwill playa key role in supporting the efficiency consistency and innovation of assurance activities in a fast-paced environment across a multi-region structure.
This position is based in the Washington DC area and is available to be hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays). It reports tothe Global Director Assuranceand is only available for candidates with the right to work in the US.
Project & Audit Coordination
Coordinate and track the execution of audit and assurance workplans including scheduling of fieldwork team meetings and reporting milestones.
Support the annual and quarterly audit planning processes through data gathering calendar coordination and documentation support.
Maintain audit calendars trackers and status dashboards to ensure visibility andtimelyprogress on all assurance activities.
Assistin preparing project timelines and coordination of field visits virtual reviews and team check-ins.
Communication & Stakeholder Support
Facilitate internal communications across the global and regional assurance teams includingmaintainingshared folders taking minutes and following up on action points.
Liaise with regional offices and audit teams to ensure audit-relatedlogisticsand document flows are handled efficiently and professionally.
Data Management & Reporting
Support the collection sorting and synthesis of data for audit planning fieldwork and reporting.
Assistin building visual dashboards and formatting executive reports and summaries for leadership and board-level review.
Maintain and manage standardized templates and trackers for audit findings follow-ups and performance metrics.
Audit Tools & Software Support
Assistinmaintaining updating and improving internal audit tools templates and databases used by the Global Assurance team.
Support minor troubleshooting and coordination with IT or external vendorsregardingupgrades or maintenance of audit-related software platforms.
Contribute to testing and feedback cycles for new features or updates rolled out in assurance systems or tools.
Documentation & Administrative Support
Maintain centralized filing and version control for audit reports evidence files workpapers and templates.
Support the development and revision of internal SOPs tools and training materials for the assurance function.
Process Improvement
Identifyand suggest improvements in project coordination tools communication processes and knowledge management systems.
Contribute to the creation of visual tools or process maps to enhance team workflows.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Business Administration Project Management Accounting ora relatedfield.
24 years of experience in a project coordination or audit support role preferably within a global nonprofit or international development setting.
Prior experience supporting remote teams across multiple time zones is highly desirable.
Strong project coordination and time management skills; experience with project management platforms (e.g. Smartsheet Asana MS Project) is a plus.
Proficiencyin Microsoft Office applications especially Excel Word and PowerPoint.
Experience handling documentation with high attention to detail and quality standards.
Familiarity with audit compliance or risk management concepts isadvantageous.
Eager commitment to IJMs Core Values: Christian Professional and Bridge-Building.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across diverse teams and cultures.
Highly organized responsive and dependable under tight deadlines.
Maintains discretion and confidentiality with sensitive audit information.
Proactive problem-solver with a collaborative and team-focused mindset.
Upload Resume CoverLetter& Statement of Faith* inone 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.
Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
Monthly commuter and parking benefitsin the DC metro area
Retirement benefitoptions
Paid leave starting at23 days
12holidays (plusearly releasethe day prior)
Daily quarterlyand annual community spiritual formation
Robust staff care resources
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. Candidateselectionis based on technical competence recruitmentselectionand hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidatesvaluecongruence and thorough background police clearance and reference check processes.
At IJMwerecommitted to building a diverse workforce through fair andequitableemployment practices. IJM encourages people of any race color age sex maritalstatusor political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work wetruly believethat the work we are doing is Gods work not our own and practice spiritual disciplines together daily.Thatswhy 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.
IJMrequiresa background check policeclearanceand thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.
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IJM is a global organization that protects people in poverty from human trafficking, modern-day slavery, violence and police abuse of power.