Faith and Church Partnerships, Manager

Company: International Justice Mission
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

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, 2 00 professionals are at work worldwide in over 3 0 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. W e 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 Faith and Church Partnerships, Manager to join our team. This position works with IJM’s Global Programs team, overseeing the vision, development, and capacity to partner with faith leaders and organizations to address forms of violence against women and children and modern slavery. This position is hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) in the Washington, DC area . It reports to the Global Vice President of Program Excellence and is only available for candidates with the right to work in the US. Responsibilities : Leadership and Management Develop and drive a measurable and time-bound approach to build strategic faith partnerships, guided by IJM’s Church Partnerships Strategy and the program portfolio strategies that r espond to programming and project needs and create efficiencies for project-based leadership and staff. Lead the creation and development of global products and services to enhance and accelerate partnerships with faith-based organizations and leaders. Build and strengthen relationships with and between project staff tasked to programmatically engage traditional, faith, and other critical community leaders to advance the mission. Strategy & Knowledge Development & Implementation Identify , develop, and advise project teams on faith-centric curriculum and programming materials that advance programming objectives for faith-based partnerships and align with evidence-based models and practices (internal and external). Identify and, with project team support, implement opportunities and innovations to accelerate IJM’s progress to address forms of violence through the lens of faith engagement. Develop, lead, and participate in relevant communities of practice for IJM’s program staff to share best practices and facilitate other cross-Regional learning platforms. Applying best practice in social and behavior change science and insights from faith leader engagement, equip IJM teams to build strategic partnerships that increase access to justice and validate just outcomes for survivors of violence. Networking & Partnership Aligning and planning with IJM staff who engage churches and faith leaders across the organization, conduct and support targeted thought-leadership activities (publications, speaking engagements, relationship building, and networking) with priority faith leaders, faith-based organizations, and networks that serve Global Programs’ portfolios. Identify , map, and engage with faith-based organizations and leaders to build strategic agreements that foster effective, place-based programming partnerships . Convene and contribute to faith-based global coalitions to influence IJM’s global advocacy targets and build thought-leadership to address violence Contribute to stakeholder mapping for the programming portfolio’s external engagement plans (and implementation of external engagement plans). Stay up to date on faith-led initiatives and movements that work in support of or against addressing violence (local, regional, national, global), offering critical analysis and recommendations to support IJM’s mission. Communication Routine engagement with relevant leaders and staff across the organization. Update relevant Global Programs SharePoint site with information and intelligence to inform strategy implementation. Document the role of faith partnerships in interventions, ensuring that MERL’s monitoring data, programming experiences, and lessons learned are captured in ways that expand our expertise and implementation. General Tasks Participate and add value to the Global Programs Center for Excellence team (subject matter programming experts). Coordinate relevant resources, staff participation, and the implementation of agreements to ensure the implementation of faith partnership approaches. Responsible for internal communication with relevant project , regional, and global staff to ensure effective and professional engagement externally. Contributes to overall Global Programs strategic initiatives and works in alignment with programming and team objectives . Uses IJM’s data systems (JDS) and processes (feedback loops, performance management, etc. ) to ensure alignment with other teams and initiatives. Qualifications : Master’s degree in theology preferred. Bachelor’s degree in theology, biblical studies, international development, social sciences, or related field ; Minimum 7 years' experience working with and demonstrating value from faith leaders’ engagements with specific experience working cross-culturally and religiously, including engagement with the Catholic church, Protestant denominations, and Muslim leaders; Minimum 7 years of experience working in international development, with specific experience in program management, strategic program design, and community development; Familiarity with social and behavior change science, with experience successfully applying behavior change models programmatically; Minimum 3 years of experience contributing programmatically to address human rights, with experience addressing violence against women preferred; Experience designing and implementing programming in Latin America and East Africa preferred ; Proven ability to contribute to detailed development and systems-change programming; Proven ability to cultivate and champion strategic partnerships for global impact; Strong public speaker; Proven ability to develop and innovate successful, goal-oriented strategies; Systems builder who thrives on creating structures that enable others to succeed; Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; Spanish proficiency preferred; and Knowledgeable about global and national level public health and justice systems approaches and evidence-based programming to address VAWC preferred. Critical Qualities: Eager commitment to IJM's Core Values: Christian, Professional and Bridge-Building ; Visionary, strategic leadership; Collaborative, leads through influence; Persuasive relationship builder, across cultures and contexts; Globally minded; Innovative; Entrepreneurial/Resourceful; Decisive; Change o rientation; and Willingness to work on weekends, when needed (for faith-based events) and travel up to 20%. Application P rocess: 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 1 2 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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