Deputy Director

About KIND

Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) is a global leader in the protection of unaccompanied and separated children who are forcibly displaced from their countries of origin. Launched in 2008, KIND champions a world in which every child's rights and well-being are protected throughout their journey to safety.

Building on its extensive programming and successful model in the United States, KIND is expanding in the Americas and Europe to bring its experience to bear in working with unaccompanied and separated children. Our work focuses on addressing the legal and mental health needs of this population; building strong partnerships and engaging in training and capacity strengthening with governments, NGOs, and the private sector; and advocating for systemic and pragmatic reforms to advance the rights of unaccompanied and separated children.

Position Summary

KIND seeks a full-time Deputy Director, Planning and Performance within the Legal Programs department and reports to the Senior Director, Planning and Performance. The Deputy Director, Planning and Performance works to ensure compliance monitoring, engage in proposal development and reporting, and coordinate better informed data management. They strive to achieve sustainability and consistency in excellent programming delivery for the benefit of KIND's clients, staff, pro bono partners, and stakeholders.

This a headquarters position based remotely from any location in the U.S.

• Facilitates systems-oriented delivery of high-quality services across KIND's Legal Programs functions.
• Promotes baseline protocols for service delivery and ongoing monitoring.

• Leads the development, implementation, and ongoing production of robust programmatic reporting across all functions within Legal Programs, including social services, legal technical assistance, and field management.
• Coordinates with KIND's Data Strategy Team to develop essential data training programming and ongoing support; serves on KIND's Legal Server Super User Working Group.
• Collaborates with finance to develop and monitor spenddown reports across funders to assist Senior Manager, Planning and Performance and other members of the Legal Programs Senior Management team to adjust programming and support strategic growth.
• Reviews and edits regular reporting to key government funders.

• Coordinates compliance monitoring and program assessment protocols and tools across Legal Programs staff and KIND's Data Strategy team.
• Partners with the Senior Director, Planning and Performance to develop maintain organizational standards for quality and performance.
• Utilizes reporting to assist Senior Director, Planning and Performance in solutions-oriented support for field office programming.
• Coordinates with Senior Director, Planning and Performance in the development and delivery of key documentation and training for field offices in government and other funding compliance.
• Works with Senior Director to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the department.

• Provides analysis and strategic considerations to Senior Director, Planning and Performance in initial review and mapping of new strategic efforts with KIND's Development team.
• Provides review of renewal funding proposals from the KIND Development team.
• Coordinates proposals and oversees process for annual fellowship application process.

• JD and admitted to state bar.
• Must be fluent in English.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in the immigration filed, preferably including working with immigrant children or with survivors of abuse, human trafficking, or other trauma.
• Minimum of 3 years of program management capacity; supervising and managing in legal context; facilities with databases including the use of systems to provide qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Ability to occasionally travel to field office locations as needed for specific meetings or events.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites (such as Teams, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to work collaboratively and multi-task in our KIND environment, managing numerous priorities and emerging opportunities.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to work on multiple projects in a deadline-oriented environment. Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate as appropriate.
• Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and communication styles.
• Committed to prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as embracing transparency and authenticity in daily work life.
• Be disciplined and nimble to ensure delivery on our core mission of access to justice and protection of children's wellbeing and rights.
• Showing the ability to multi-task and work with a sense of urgency in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
• Committed to practicing and supporting wellbeing and a work-home life balance.
• Experience working and communicating in a remote environment.

Our Benefits

- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with KIND paying 100% of the employee only portion of the premium for one of the two medical plan options, dental, and vision.

- Pre-tax flexible spending account (FSA) for both medical and dependent care.

- Pre-tax transit and parking spending account.

- Employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

- Employer-paid short and long-term disability insurance.

For a complete list of benefits, please click here .

Our Focus on Wellness

KIND recognizes that our ability to help our clients starts with helping our team members. KIND has prioritized wellness for employees through Mindfulness and Wellness Trainings, Wellness Platforms, Employee Assistance and Resilience Programs, Time Away and Office Wellness Activities.

For more information regarding our Wellness initiatives please visit this link .

KIND requires all staff be COVID vaccinated with the exception of those who have medical or religious beliefs exemptions.

Application Instructions

To be considered for this role, please submit an employment application at supportkind.org/join-the-team , along with your resume and cover letter.

KIND has an organization-wide commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We strive to create a work environment where everyone has a sense of belonging. Individuals from historically underrepresented or underserved communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: KIND is committed to an ethical recruitment and hiring process and maintains a firm "no fees" recruitment policy. We will never charge a fee or ask for money as part of the application process. KIND also conducts all interviews via telephone or video conference, and at no time will KIND engage in a text or mobile app-based application or interview process. For more information, please visit the following website: .