Company and Position Summary: 

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. 

Working closely with the National Director of Development, the Senior Lead, Development will lead the development and execution of critical program management to drive the scaling of major donor revenue in Canada.

This role is critical in allowing IJM to secure the full market potential for major donor and principal revenue. This leader will support the Development Leadership team by monitoring our programs and projects, ensuring high levels of effectiveness and optimized collaboration across cross-functional teams, and drive nimble evaluation and seizure of strategic opportunities.

Join our Team and Make a Difference! 

If you have experience managing multiple stakeholders with an excellent knack for communication, and would like to contribute to a mission-driven organization, we want to hear from you! 

This is a full-time, 18-month contract position that is based remotely in Canada. IJM offers a competitive compensation package which includes 3 weeks of paid vacation and benefits.

Roles and Responsibilities

Leadership and Management 

• Serve as secondary internal point of contact for the Development Team program. 
• Manage internal team communication rhythms and coordinate team meetings.
• Develop and oversee new operations and processes to support accomplishments of plans.
• Contribute to coherent systems, process and best practices for collaboration and coordination across the organization.
• Support the National Director in providing structure and direction for the organization and enable successful collaboration across departments.
• Advise on major donor match strategy and manage processes for securing matches and appropriate communications regarding match conditions.
• Support with the development of a principal donor and a planned giving strategy.
• Provide support for the Development Team Directors in prospecting Major Donor and Principal donors, institutions and foundations.

Strategy & Operations

EE Accommodations are available on request for candidates participating in the selection process; please let us know if you require a specific accommodation.

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 candidates value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes.

IJM requires a background check, police clearance and thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.