Program Management Internships and Fellowships – January 2027 Field Office Deployment (Latin America)
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 IJM can make justice for the poor unstoppable. The specific responsibilities will vary based on experience level and office location, but may include developing new management processes, overseeing the revision of the Detailed Implementation Plan, and structuring quarterly program reviews. Positions are available in San Salvador, El Salvador; Lima, Peru; and Guatemala City, Guatemala, with a program duration of 12 months from January 2027 to December 2027.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (for Interns)
- 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 Fellows)
- Three+ years of project management experience, ideally in culturally diverse settings and on complex projects (for Fellows)
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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); and
- Oversee/lead/develop structure for quarterly program reviews (attendance, process, inputs to IJM change control system, updates to program plans).
Benefits
- Monthly stipend to help defray expenses
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Career Level
Intern
