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 Data Specialist to assist in the implementation of Legal Server and other programmatic technology by managing communications with staff, conducting data quality checks, and improving internal team processes. The incumbent will be a highly detail-oriented person with strong computer skills who is committed to high-quality, accurate, and useful data. The Data Specialist will have excellent customer service and communication skills, including the ability to provide engaging training and helpful troubleshooting for staff. They will be proactive in seeking new ways to advance the Data & Program Technology Team’s goals of demonstrating KIND’s impact, saving staff time, building real-time analysis tools, and strengthening the data and tech culture at KIND.
This is a remote position based from any location in the U.S.
This position is contingent upon continued funding.