KIND Inc
Vice President, Strategic Performance & Evaluation
KIND Inc, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
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. KIND seeks KIND seeks a strategic and collaborative Vice President, Strategic Performance and Evaluation, to lead organization-wide efforts to deliver measurable impact, ensure compliance with diverse funder requirements, drive data-informed decision-making, and strengthen operational efficiency through innovation and technology. The incumbent will oversee the Global Strategic Performance and Evaluation Team and serve as a key partner to the Programs, Finance, Development, and Policy and Advocacy teams across regions. This position is remote from any location in the U.S. This position is contingent upon continued funding.
Responsibilities Provide Strategic Leadership
Work with senior leadership to align data reporting and program priorities with the organization’s aspirations.
Provide senior management with technical assistance to design impactful programs; minimize organizational risk; devise forward-looking data strategies; and make decisions informed by reliable metrics.
Inform staffing models, program design, and resource allocation using performance trends and strategic forecasts.
Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement by identifying programmatic bottlenecks, prioritizing high-impact changes, and translating ideas into action.
Advance programmatic innovation and efficiency by means of process improvements and technology investments, including AI-powered solutions.
Develop a collaborative monitoring-and-evaluation approach that functions as a shared service across all programs.
Help KIND proactively shape donor expectations regarding metrics and measurement frameworks rather than simply respond to donor wishes and requirements.
Foster cross-pollination of ideas and prevent siloing staff by (1) creating and reinforcing collaborative structures and habits; and (2) balancing specialization and versatility in team structure.
Oversee Organizations Data and Program Technology, Performance and Planning, and Monitoring and Evaluation Functions
Lead the performance and planning, data and program technology, and monitoring and evaluation teams to (1) improve the clarity and quality of our data and performance metrics; (2) reevaluate and improve standards, practices, resources, technology, and knowledge systems; (3) support quantitative and qualitative analysis of impact strategies; and (4) help the organization meet its obligations to funders.
Build bridges among the three teams reporting to this role through regular cross-functional meetings and collaborative data-analysis sessions.
Develop measurable indicators and frameworks to track KIND’s performance against its strategic goals and help drive decision-making.
Translate funder obligations into data capture and reporting requirements.
Serve as the organization’s programmatic data domain owner to ensure alignment, data integrity, and adherence to high ethical standards.
Deliver trend analyses to support KIND allocatee resources effectively and improve operations.
Develop standardized measurement approaches that create economies of scale while respecting unique program requirements.
Implement "purposeful redundancy" in data management systems and staffing to mitigate risks from staff turnover.
Equip teams with tools and training to foster a culture of evaluation, learning, and data-driven performance.
Ensure Contract Accountability
Develop, negotiate, and oversee adherence to funder requirements.
Manage federal- and state-accreditation funding relationships.
Advise Development and Finance teams regarding funding eligibility and resource allocation/planning.
Employ consolidated monitoring-and-evaluation approaches to strengthen funding proposals and donor relationships.
Partner with the Finance team to interpret budgets, conduct budget audits, support invoicing, and assess grant proposals.
Design and implement auditing tools, templates, and protocols to assess data integrity and grant compliance.
In collaboration with the Chief Legal Officer, conduct risk assessments and prioritize monitoring activities based on organizational exposure and strategic focus.
Partner with the Chief Legal Officer and the Finance team to mitigate compliance risks and maintain donor trust.
Develop risk mitigation strategies related to data management and program evaluation.
Promote Cross-Functional Collaboration
Align with Programs, Development, and Policy and Advocacy teams to share priorities and information, and help the organization meet its obligations to its partners.
Collaborate with the Development and program teams to ensure funder reports and proposals are accurate, meet funders’ expectations, and illustrate KIND’s impact.
Analyze cross-cutting data to identify emerging trends and opportunities across program areas.
Cultivate a culture of collaboration and shared learning around data and evaluation practices.
Communications Impact
Use cross-program insights to identify emerging needs and opportunities for organizational growth.
Develop dashboards and impact reports for leadership, funders, and external stakeholders.
Qualifications and Requirements Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
Fluent in English.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in nonprofit program management, compliance, or data leadership, preferably in a legal services or NGO setting.
Experience balancing standardization with program-specific needs in a multi-program organization.
Proven success in strategic planning, data analysis, and cross-functional team leadership.
Success in leveraging monitoring-and-evaluation capabilities for business development and managing donor relationships.
Deep understanding of funder compliance, government contracts, and performance measurement frameworks.
Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
Demonstrate professionalism and adaptability to help KIND realize its mission of protecting children’s wellbeing and rights and ensuring access to justice.
Advanced knowledge of data systems (e.g., LegalServer) and ability to translate strategy into measurable outcomes.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Teams, Excel).
Ability to work collaboratively and multi-task in a dynamic environment, managing priorities and opportunities.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and delegate as appropriate.
Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and communication styles.
Commitment to wellbeing and work-life balance.
Experience working in a remote environment preferred but not required.
Salary: 151,200 - $189,000 a year
Our Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with KIND paying 100% of the employee-only portion of the premium for one of the three medical plan options, plus dental and vision.
Pre-tax flexible spending account (FSA) for 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 see our benefits page.
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.
More information about our wellness initiatives is available on our website.
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.
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: https://supportkind.org/join-the-team/kind-employment-practices/
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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. KIND seeks KIND seeks a strategic and collaborative Vice President, Strategic Performance and Evaluation, to lead organization-wide efforts to deliver measurable impact, ensure compliance with diverse funder requirements, drive data-informed decision-making, and strengthen operational efficiency through innovation and technology. The incumbent will oversee the Global Strategic Performance and Evaluation Team and serve as a key partner to the Programs, Finance, Development, and Policy and Advocacy teams across regions. This position is remote from any location in the U.S. This position is contingent upon continued funding.
Responsibilities Provide Strategic Leadership
Work with senior leadership to align data reporting and program priorities with the organization’s aspirations.
Provide senior management with technical assistance to design impactful programs; minimize organizational risk; devise forward-looking data strategies; and make decisions informed by reliable metrics.
Inform staffing models, program design, and resource allocation using performance trends and strategic forecasts.
Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement by identifying programmatic bottlenecks, prioritizing high-impact changes, and translating ideas into action.
Advance programmatic innovation and efficiency by means of process improvements and technology investments, including AI-powered solutions.
Develop a collaborative monitoring-and-evaluation approach that functions as a shared service across all programs.
Help KIND proactively shape donor expectations regarding metrics and measurement frameworks rather than simply respond to donor wishes and requirements.
Foster cross-pollination of ideas and prevent siloing staff by (1) creating and reinforcing collaborative structures and habits; and (2) balancing specialization and versatility in team structure.
Oversee Organizations Data and Program Technology, Performance and Planning, and Monitoring and Evaluation Functions
Lead the performance and planning, data and program technology, and monitoring and evaluation teams to (1) improve the clarity and quality of our data and performance metrics; (2) reevaluate and improve standards, practices, resources, technology, and knowledge systems; (3) support quantitative and qualitative analysis of impact strategies; and (4) help the organization meet its obligations to funders.
Build bridges among the three teams reporting to this role through regular cross-functional meetings and collaborative data-analysis sessions.
Develop measurable indicators and frameworks to track KIND’s performance against its strategic goals and help drive decision-making.
Translate funder obligations into data capture and reporting requirements.
Serve as the organization’s programmatic data domain owner to ensure alignment, data integrity, and adherence to high ethical standards.
Deliver trend analyses to support KIND allocatee resources effectively and improve operations.
Develop standardized measurement approaches that create economies of scale while respecting unique program requirements.
Implement "purposeful redundancy" in data management systems and staffing to mitigate risks from staff turnover.
Equip teams with tools and training to foster a culture of evaluation, learning, and data-driven performance.
Ensure Contract Accountability
Develop, negotiate, and oversee adherence to funder requirements.
Manage federal- and state-accreditation funding relationships.
Advise Development and Finance teams regarding funding eligibility and resource allocation/planning.
Employ consolidated monitoring-and-evaluation approaches to strengthen funding proposals and donor relationships.
Partner with the Finance team to interpret budgets, conduct budget audits, support invoicing, and assess grant proposals.
Design and implement auditing tools, templates, and protocols to assess data integrity and grant compliance.
In collaboration with the Chief Legal Officer, conduct risk assessments and prioritize monitoring activities based on organizational exposure and strategic focus.
Partner with the Chief Legal Officer and the Finance team to mitigate compliance risks and maintain donor trust.
Develop risk mitigation strategies related to data management and program evaluation.
Promote Cross-Functional Collaboration
Align with Programs, Development, and Policy and Advocacy teams to share priorities and information, and help the organization meet its obligations to its partners.
Collaborate with the Development and program teams to ensure funder reports and proposals are accurate, meet funders’ expectations, and illustrate KIND’s impact.
Analyze cross-cutting data to identify emerging trends and opportunities across program areas.
Cultivate a culture of collaboration and shared learning around data and evaluation practices.
Communications Impact
Use cross-program insights to identify emerging needs and opportunities for organizational growth.
Develop dashboards and impact reports for leadership, funders, and external stakeholders.
Qualifications and Requirements Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
Fluent in English.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in nonprofit program management, compliance, or data leadership, preferably in a legal services or NGO setting.
Experience balancing standardization with program-specific needs in a multi-program organization.
Proven success in strategic planning, data analysis, and cross-functional team leadership.
Success in leveraging monitoring-and-evaluation capabilities for business development and managing donor relationships.
Deep understanding of funder compliance, government contracts, and performance measurement frameworks.
Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
Demonstrate professionalism and adaptability to help KIND realize its mission of protecting children’s wellbeing and rights and ensuring access to justice.
Advanced knowledge of data systems (e.g., LegalServer) and ability to translate strategy into measurable outcomes.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Teams, Excel).
Ability to work collaboratively and multi-task in a dynamic environment, managing priorities and opportunities.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and delegate as appropriate.
Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and communication styles.
Commitment to wellbeing and work-life balance.
Experience working in a remote environment preferred but not required.
Salary: 151,200 - $189,000 a year
Our Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with KIND paying 100% of the employee-only portion of the premium for one of the three medical plan options, plus dental and vision.
Pre-tax flexible spending account (FSA) for 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 see our benefits page.
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.
More information about our wellness initiatives is available on our website.
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.
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: https://supportkind.org/join-the-team/kind-employment-practices/
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