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Who We Are

InternationalJustice 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 workto protectvulnerable 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% forvery largepopulations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking Government Relations & Advocacy Interns & Fellows.

The Government Relations and Advocacy Interns and Fellows will have the opportunity to build relationships with policy makers on behalf of IJM field offices, building political will and foreign aid to confront violence against the global poor and mobilizing and growing IJM's constituency to advocate for policies on IJM's behalf.Depending on your level of experience, your role may involve some of the following responsibilities as well as other relevant duties assigned by the Field Office Director or Supervisor.

• Draft training content and logistical support for NGOTrainings;

• Assistin evaluation and upgrading of NGO Trainingcontent;

• Develop content for Community Relations programs andcampaigns;

• Maintain the Community Relations documentation and track monthlytargets;

• Help in the planning and implementation of Advocacy teamevents;

• Provide Administrative support to the community relations team's activities; and

• Represent IJM at NGO Network and Government Network meetings if necessary.

Positions may be available in:Accra, Ghana; Bucharest, Romania; Lima, Peru; Guatemala City, Guatemala; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Jakarta, Indonesia; Bangkok, Thailand; Manila, PhilippinesNot every position will be available in every office.

Program duration is 12 months, fromJanuary2027 - December 2027.

Internship General Qualifications and Required Skills

• Bachelor'sdegree;

• Organizational and administrativeskills;

• Attention todetail;

• Knowledge of Microsoft software and Windows strongly preferred; and

• Fluency in Spanishrequiredfor Latin America offices.

Fellowship General Qualifications and Required Skills

• 3+years prior work experienceand/orMaster'sdegree;background in Government or Community Relations preferred;

• Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, andWindows XP;

• Experience networking with International and National NGO's, CBO's, faith-based communities, and local government; and

• Fluency in Spanishrequiredfor Latin America offices.

Critical Qualities

• Mature orthodox Christianfaith;

• Humble andresilient;

• Pursuesexcellence;

• Culturally aware and appreciative ofdifference;

• Strong serviceethic;

• Innovative problemsolver;

• Ability to build trust and strong partnerships withothers;

• Courageous in pursuing opportunities andchallenges;

• Tenacious in achieving goals; and

• Professional.

As volunteers, interns and fellows receive a monthly stipend to help defray their expenses related toparticipatingin the internship program. This volunteer stipend is not an hourly wage, nor wages paid for services provided by the intern or fellow.

Application Process:

Upload Resume, CoverLetter& Statement of Faith* inone 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 orsubmittedas 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.

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. Candidateselectionis based on technical competence, recruitment,selectionand hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidate'svaluecongruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes.

At IJM,we'recommitted to building a diverse workforce through fair andequitableemployment practices. IJM encourages people of any race, color, age, sex, maritalstatusor political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work, wetruly believethat the work we are doing is God's work, not our own, and practice spiritual disciplines together daily.That'swhy 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.

IJMrequiresa background check, policeclearanceand thorough review of referenceswithan employment offer and/or employment contract.

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