Project Manager, Federal Contract

 

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.

 

 

KIND’s vision and unwavering goal is that all unaccompanied children facing immigration proceedings in the U.S have a lawyer at their side while the government adjudicates their immigration case. To achieve that vision, KIND (1) establishes and leverages public and private partnerships, which expands the organization’s ability to reach and serve migrant children; and (2) aims to consistently and efficiently deliver high-quality, trauma- informed services.

 

KIND is poised to serve even more children by virtue of a proposed federal government contracting opportunity stemming from a forthcoming Request for Proposals (RFP) from the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families. That proposed RFP will significantly increase post-release services for unaccompanied children crossing into the U.S.

 

KIND seeks a Project Manager, Federal Contract to support the Senior Project Director and Deputy Project Director, Federal Contract in managing a large, complex federal services contract. The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing direct implementation of project deliverables and providing day-to-day support to paralegals, attorneys, and interpreters/translators delivering services. The Project Manager, Federal Contract will coordinate training and technical assistance needs to ensure that KIND and subcontractors are providing eligible unaccompanied children with high quality legal representation in accordance with the pursuant contract. The incumbent will report to the Deputy Project Director, Federal Contract.

 

This position is contingent upon KIND securing a contract pursuant to this proposed RFP.

 

 

 

- 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. 

 

 

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.  

 

 

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