Regional Lead, Strategy and Projects, South Asia en Ijm
Ijm · Washington, Estados Unidos De América · Hybrid
- Professional
- Oficina en Washington
Who We Are
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 Regional Lead, Strategy and Projects, South Asia.
The Regional Lead, Strategy and Projects, provides project management and leadership for critical cross-functional projects and/or initiatives in the South Asia Region. Working closely with leadership across the region and organization, this role is responsible for all phases of project management, ensuring adherence to IJM’s global project management standards. They will develop and implement effective and robust plans to manage project scope, timeline, and budget. In executing the project, they will ensure effective communication rhythms to keep project stakeholders apprised of project status, changes, and relevant information. They will provide monitoring and quality assurance to ensure the project achieves its desired results, and they will facilitate project closing, including debriefing and collecting learnings.
This position is based in the Washington, DC area and is available to be hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays). It reports to the Regional Director, Strategy and Portfolio Management, and is only available for candidates with the right to work in the US.
Responsibilities:
Strategy and Knowledge Development and Implementation
Initiate regional projects that have been assigned in line with the regional strategy and priorities.
Produce project charters clearly defining the project’s objective(s), scope, timeline, budget, key stakeholders, risks, and interdependencies. Secure required charter approval from identified Project Executive Sponsor(s).
Research, Program Management and Monitoring & Evaluation (“M&E)
Produce project plans that clearly define all phases of the project, timelines, and responsible stakeholders.
Produce regular project status reports based on established project communications plan.
Manage project stakeholders – including liaising with stakeholders at the executive level – making sure all stakeholders are clear on project objectives.
Manage project scope to ensure deliverables are produced that meet or exceed stakeholder expectations.
Create Charter Scope Change document as needed to formally document any scope changes that occur during the duration of the project. Obtain appropriate approval for documented scope changes.
Manage project schedule and timeline and adjust as needed, appropriately informing key project stakeholders and acquiring any necessary timeline adjustment approval.
Manage project budget and adjust as needed, appropriately informing key project stakeholders and acquiring any necessary budget change approval.
Assemble and manage project team and make sure all team members are clear on their responsibilities and timelines.
Manage project risk and lead risk mitigation plans to proactively address all identified risks. Communicate identified risks to appropriate project stakeholders.
Lead project closing, including debriefing and knowledge management.
Communication
Develop project communications plan in collaboration with regional internal communications team to ensure key project stakeholders are appropriately informed of the status of the project.
Manage project communication with all stakeholders, including executive-level stakeholders.
Partner with Regional Leadership to identify project needs related to change management.
General Tasks
Coordinate and schedule all project meetings, ensuring all appropriate project stakeholders are included.
Record notes and action items during project status meetings and disseminate the notes to appropriate project stakeholders.
Qualifications:
5 years direct or transferrable experience in project management, portfolio management, strategy development or equivalent.
Experience in managing strategy and portfolio for non-profit organizations, development sectors or corporations.
Bachelor’s Degree in portfolio management, international development, management, business, administration, or an equivalent or transferrable degree.
Prior experience in South Asia preferred.
Experience with MS Office Tools.
Critical Qualities:
Eager commitment to IJM's Core Values: Christian, Professional and Bridge-Building;
Exceptional verbal and written communication.
Strategic thinking and analysis.
Portfolio management.
Project management.
Analytical skills.
Collaborative and interpersonal skills.
Cultural awareness.
Application Process:
Upload Resume, Cover Letter & Statement of Faith* in one PDF document.
*What is a statement of faith?
A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.
What does IJM have to offer?
Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area
Retirement benefit options
Paid leave starting at 23 days
12 holidays (plus early release the day prior)
Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation
Robust staff care resources
IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics. Candidate selection is based on technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidate’s value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes.
At IJM, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce through fair and equitable employment practices. IJM encourages people of any race, color, age, sex, marital status or political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work, we truly believe that the work we are doing is God’s work, not our own, and practice spiritual disciplines together daily. That’s why we legally require under SEC. 2000e-1 [Section702] of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles’ Creed.
IJM requires a background check, police clearance and thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.
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