Programs Innovation Specialist

International Justice Mission

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,300 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue 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 excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve. The Need For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM’s Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are 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.
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; and Adept at creative problem solving.
Right to work in the US.

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.