Program Partnerships Data & Policy Specialist

International Justice Mission; United States; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Commuter benefits

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Holidays

Job summary

International Justice Mission (IJM) in Washington, DC is seeking a Program Design Specialist, Program Partnerships to steward partnership data, policy, and administrative systems across IJM’s global programs. You will help ensure reporting, data quality, and compliance for donor-funded initiatives.

Reporting to the Director of Program Innovation, the role requires strong policy development, data governance, and capacity-building skills, with a focus on safeguarding and accountability across

Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing policies, procedures, standards, or operating frameworks to support accountability and effectiveness.
• Experience managing organizational data systems, reporting processes, and knowledge management initiatives across teams/regions.
• Experience supporting donor-funded programs, including grant reporting, compliance, audit prep, and performance measurement requirements.
• Knowledge of donor compliance requirements, safeguarding principles, data privacy regulations, and audit-ready documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, refine, and maintain global policies, standards, and procedures related to program partnerships and data use.
• Design and manage partner and customer data collection systems across regions and platforms.
• Produce regular reports and analytical summaries for internal teams and donors.
• Lead synthesis of partner-related evidence to inform program reviews and learning agendas.
• Coordinate with grants, finance, and program teams to meet reporting requirements efficiently.

Skills

Policy development

Data governance

Partnership management

Data analysis

Donor reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Monitoring & Evaluation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

International Justice Mission (IJM) in Washington, DC is seeking a Program Design Specialist, Program Partnerships to steward partnership data, policy, and administrative systems across IJM’s global programs. You will help ensure reporting, data quality, and compliance for donor-funded initiatives.

Reporting to the Director of Program Innovation, the role requires strong policy development, data governance, and capacity-building skills, with a focus on safeguarding and accountability across