Program Management Internships and Fellowships – January 2027 Field Office Deployment (Latin America)

International Justice Mission•Columbia, DC

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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. The role involves developing and overseeing management processes, workflows, and the Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP), as well as structuring quarterly program reviews. Positions may be available in San Salvador, El Salvador; Lima, Peru; and Guatemala City, Guatemala. The program duration is 12 months, from January 2027 to December 2027.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Organizational and administrative skills
Attention to detail
Knowledge of Microsoft software and Windows strongly preferred
Fluency in Spanish required
Project Management qualification (PMP®, Prince2® or similar certification) or graduate level qualification (for Fellow positions)
Three+ years of project management experience, ideally in culturally diverse settings and on complex projects (for Fellow positions)
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Fluency in Spanish for Latin America offices

Nice To Haves

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

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).