Program Management Internships and Fellowships – June 2027 Field Office Deployment

International Justice Mission•District of Columbia - Hybrid, DC

About The Position

International Justice Mission (IJM) is seeking Program Management Interns & Fellows to support field office leadership in setting up and maintaining management systems for the Justice System Transformation program. These roles are crucial for ensuring smooth and efficient processes to make justice for the poor unstoppable. The specific responsibilities and nature of the internship/fellowship will vary by office and experience level, but may include developing new/revised management processes and workflows, overseeing the management and revision of the Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP), and overseeing/leading/developing the structure for quarterly program reviews. Positions are available in various global offices, with a program duration of 12 months from June 2027 to May 2028. IJM is committed to protecting vulnerable people from violence and has a proven track record of reducing slavery and violence through its Justice System Strengthening Projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
At least one prior professional internship experience or significant leadership experience in extracurricular, campus, volunteer, or community-based organizations (for Interns)
Project Management qualification (PMP®, Prince2® or similar certification) or graduate level qualification (for Fellows)
Three+ years of project management experience, ideally in culturally diverse settings and on complex projects (for Fellows)
Organizational and administrative skills
Attention to detail
Knowledge of Microsoft software and Windows strongly preferred
Fluency in Spanish required for Latin America offices
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
Professional

Nice To Haves

Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

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)
Oversee/lead/develop structure for quarterly program reviews (attendance, process, inputs to IJM change control system, updates to program plans)