Communications Fellow - Asia Pacific Field Office Deployment

International Justice Mission; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

International Justice Mission (IJM) is seeking a Communications Fellow to craft executive communications, speeches, and issue-focused storytelling. You will conduct field research, verify facts, and position IJM’s work within regional and global conversations, supporting the Regional President for Asia Pacific.

With 3+ years in communications or a related field and strong writing/public speaking skills, you will build materials from studies and interviews while tracking events and promotional

Qualifications

• Three or more years of relevant professional experience and/or a graduate degree.
• Prior work experience in Communications, Media, and/or Public Relations.
• Demonstrated experience in writing and public speaking, shown via writing samples and recorded speaking engagement(s).
• Expert knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Windows XP.
• Experience with deep research and analysis in a professional and/or academic setting.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Regional President, Asia Pacific, to develop executive communications and speeches for external speaking engagements, ensuring alignment with the President's voice and creating accompanying graphics as needed.
• Conduct research, verify facts, and provide context that positions IJM's work within regional and global conversations.
• Conduct field research and write compelling, issue-focused stories that highlight IJM's impact and work.
• Research, compile, and analyze information to support the office's communications initiatives.
• Develop written materials based on studies, surveys, interviews, and other information sources.
• Serve as an entrepreneurial internal reporter, identifying and capturing stories and news that showcase IJM's work and impact.

Skills

Writing

Public speaking

Research & analysis

Executive communications

Storytelling

Education

Graduate degree

Tools

Windows XP

Microsoft Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

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 1,200 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 Communications Fellow. International Justice Mission has a powerful story to tell a world that is both overwhelmed by and under-informed about the reality of everyday violence against the poor. We have an opportunity to show a global audience that justice for the poor is possible.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Regional President, Asia Pacific, to develop executive communications and speeches for external speaking engagements, ensuring alignment with the President's voice and creating accompanying graphics as needed.
• Conduct research, verify facts, and provide context that positions IJM's work within regional and global conversations.
• Conduct field research and write compelling, issue-focused stories that highlight IJM's impact and work.
• Research, compile, and analyze information to support the office's communications initiatives.
• Develop written materials based on studies, surveys, interviews, and other information sources.
• Serve as an entrepreneurial internal reporter, identifying and capturing stories and news that showcase IJM's work and impact.
• Maintain promotional materials, inventory records, and related tracking systems.
• Support the planning, execution, and promotion of key events.
• Provide additional departmental and communications support as needed.

Position may be available in: Phnom Penh, Cambodia; Jakarta, Indonesia; or Manila, Philippines.

Program duration is 12 months, with start dates in early 2027 and completion dates occurring in late 2027 or early 2028.

General Qualifications and Required Skills

• Three or more years of relevant professional experience and/or a graduate degree
• Prior work experience in Communications, Media, and/or Public Relations
• Demonstrated experience in writing and public speaking, shown via writing samples and recorded speaking engagement(s)
• Expert knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Windows XP
• Experience with deep research and analysis in a professional and/or academic setting

Critical Qualities

• Mature orthodox Christian faith
• Humble and resilient
• Pursues excellence
• Culturally aware and appreciative of difference
• Strong service ethic
• Innovative problem solver
• Ability to build trust and strong partnerships with others
• Courageous in pursuing opportunities and challenges
• Tenacious in achieving goalsProfessional

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

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 TitleVII of the Civil Rights Act of1964 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.

International Justice Mission (IJM)

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 20 countries. 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.

Learn more about our work at ijm.org. Visit our careers site below to learn about benefits, what it is like to work at IJM and to see frequently asked questions. https://www.ijm.org/careers

IJM is a leader in the global effort to safeguard vulnerable people. In compliance with International Safeguarding Standards (UNICEF, IASC 6 core principles on PSEA, IASC Minimum operating standards on PSEA and CHS) we commit to a zero-tolerance policy and to take measures to prevent harm against anyone who comes into contact with IJM and its work. By choosing to move forward in the assessment and hiring process you are affirming you will abide by IJM’s Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, Code of Ethics and related procedures.