Program Innovation Specialist

International Justice Mission•Columbia, VA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

International Justice Mission (IJM) is seeking a Program Innovation Specialist to provide design support to strengthen global interventions and strategies addressing violence, exploitation, and protection gaps affecting women and children. This role supports the facilitation, synthesis, and management of key efforts to innovate using survivor voice, field insights, and global evidence to shape effective intervention strategies. This position is hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) if located in the Washington, DC area or remote for non-local candidates. It reports to Director, Program Innovation and is only available for candidates with the right to work in the US.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in design thinking, human-centered design, and prototyping methods; strong program design and evaluation skills for complex social interventions.
Strong analytical skills for interpreting research and translating insights into interventions.
Demonstrated ability to synthesize global evidence and field insights into actionable strategies.
Exceptional communication and facilitation skills, capable of advising diverse stakeholders, organizing training sessions, and sustaining engagement through clear, targeted messaging and materials.
Capacity to oversee and drive multifaceted projects and initiatives with excellence, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines.
Right to work in the US.

Nice To Haves

Eager commitment to IJM's Core Values: Christian, Professional and Bridge-Building
Self-starter with strong initiative
Disciplined with priorities
Strong interpersonal skills and self-awareness
Exceptional verbal and written communication
Flexible, collaborative and eager to support others
Effective team player who fosters collaborative environment
Adept at creative problem solving

Responsibilities

Support the development of an evidence-informed innovation roadmap and best-practice guidelines for designing and testing interventions while ensuring alignment with IJM’s Theory of Change, Protection Model, and global standards for survivor-centered innovation.
Translate complex customer insights and innovation findings into clear, actionable briefs and presentations for senior leadership and field teams to inform strategy and decision-making.
Lead rapid research and prototyping cycles for interventions, synthesizing global evidence, and monitoring pilot outcomes to inform iterative design and scale-up decisions.
Design and deliver targeted workshops for field teams on innovation tools and prototyping methods, equipping them to adapt and scale survivor-informed interventions effectively.
Identify and anticipate opportunities for program improvement through data analysis, stakeholder feedback, and iterative design processes.
Participation in IJM’s community of spiritual formation.