Project Coordinator, Assurance

International Justice Mission

2d•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 1,200 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 Project Coordinator, Assurance to provide coordination and operational support to IJM’s Global Assurance function, strengthening audit execution, project tracking, and cross-functional collaboration across regions. This position is hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) if located in the Washington, DC area or remote for non-local candidates. It reports to the Director, Financial Assurance and is only available for candidates with the right to work in the US.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Accounting, or a related field
3–5 years of experience in project coordination, audit support, or a similar role, preferably in a global or nonprofit environment
Experience supporting distributed teams across multiple time zones
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
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 a collaborative environment
Adept at creative problem solving

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with audit, compliance, or risk management concepts preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and track audit and assurance workplans, including scheduling fieldwork, meetings, and reporting milestones
Support annual and quarterly audit planning through data gathering, documentation, and calendar coordination
Maintain audit calendars, trackers, and status dashboards to ensure visibility and timely progress of assurance activities
Support coordination of assurance maturity and expansion initiatives, including framework development, tools, and process improvements
Maintain centralized documentation, templates, trackers, and version-controlled audit records
Support preparation and formatting of reports, dashboards, and executive materials for leadership review
Facilitate communication across global and regional assurance teams, including meeting notes and follow-up on action items
Assist with audit tools and systems maintenance, testing, and coordination with IT or vendors
Participation in IJM’s community of spiritual formation.