Temporary Deputy Director, Planning and Performance

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 strategic and collaborative Temporary Deputy Director, Planning and Performance within the global Strategic Performance and Evaluation team. The deputy director reports to the Vice President, Strategic Performance and Evaluation (“Vice President”) and serves as a key partner to the programs, finance, development, and policy and advocacy teams across the globe. The incumbent works to ensure compliance monitoring, engage in proposal development and reporting, and drive data-informed decisions through KPI tracking. The Deputy Director strives to achieve sustainability and consistency in delivering excellent programming globally for the benefit of KIND’s clients, staff, pro bono partners, and stakeholders.

This is a remote position based from any location in the U.S. 

This position is contingent upon continued funding.