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 an Award and Compliance Manager who will be responsible for the overall coordination, oversight and day-to-day management of the administrative, award and contract compliance requirements. The incumbent supports funded projects to ensure that they are managed in accordance with all statutes, regulations, including the Uniform Guidance and the FAR, and KIND policies, processes, and procedures. The Award and Contract Compliance Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing a team of professionals in the area of subcontracts, subawards, awards management and compliance. This role is a key position, which leads the Awards Management and Compliance section of the Finance, Contracts and Compliance team. The successful applicant must have a strong understanding and experience in managing government acquisition and assistance awards, exceptional leadership skills, and have the ability to maintain financial integrity while adhering to relevant regulations and guidelines, to ensure that KIND remains compliance with all applicable contract rules and regulations.
This position reports to the Senior Director, Finance, Contracts and Compliance.
This a headquarters position based remotely from any location in the U.S.
Note: Hiring for this position is contingent upon KIND being awarded funding under a 5-year government contract.
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
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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.
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: https://supportkind.org/join-the-team/kind-employment-practices/.