Associate Director - Jersey City at Church World Service, Inc. in Jersey City, New Jersey

Job Description:

About CWS



Imagine waking up every morning with the chance to change someone's life. Imagine knowing your efforts will benefit both your career and our neighbors around the world. At CWS, our team knows they are making a difference every day. Whether you're in our U.S.-based offices supporting refugees, asylees or unaccompanied children ... implementing hygiene initiatives in Cambodia or rebuilding projects in Central America ... or even connecting remotely from your home on fundraising campaigns, grant reports, or critical communications - you have the opportunity to work towards a world where everyone has food, a voice and a safe place to call home.



Purpose



Oversee the implementation of resettlement and integration programs for refugees, asylees, asylum seekers, and other humanitarian immigrants across northern NJ.



Responsibilities

• Build a strong evidence base across all programming using reliable data.


• Provide technical oversight and support for establishment and maintenance of routine monitoring systems, presentation of findings and building related staff competencies


• Ensure the collection of accurate client outcome data


• Refine data and information collection methods


• Communicate the impact of proper data collection to CWS Jersey City team


• Utilize data to communicate program outcomes to external stakeholders


• Use data visualization and qualitative stories to demonstrate program impact to various audiences


• Ensure all personal identifiable information is held to the highest confidentiality standard.


• Manage and improve documentation and data quality systems, including physical case files and online databases.


• Ensure efficient systems in place for program staff to collect and compile relevant and concise information for routine project reports and occasional special reports as required


• Collaborate with CWS headquarters working groups on outcomes and monitoring and evaluation.


• Develop evidence-based logic models for future program growth and development


• Coordinate with donors to ensure timely and accurate program reports, including financial reports.


• Provide accurate office financial information to Office Director for office budget planning purposes.


• Communicate clear expectations to staff, set annual performance objectives, provide regular and timely positive and constructive performance feedback, and provide documented semi-annual performance reviews.


• Monitor and maintain accurate records of donations received, in-kind items provided to clients, and records related to match-eligible contributions.


• Supervise case management programs in accordance with the cooperative agreements.


• Prepare program staff for monitoring visits.


• Support fundraising efforts on the local and national level to enhance programs for refugees, asylees, and asylum seekers.


• Facilitate local community consultation meetings with the Office Director.


• Participate in regular meetings with donors, including the New Jersey Office for Refugees.


• Collaborate with the Office Director to design a sustainable office structure.

Qualifications




Education: Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent.



Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience administering refugee resettlement and/or US Immigration programs and related activities. Two years professional grant writing and contract management or program evaluation experience, preferable experience working with churches or church-based organizations.



Other Skills:

• Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheet, database and Web-based applications.


• Strong organizational, diplomatic and priority-setting skills.


• Strong management skills, including experience in staff supervision, performance appraisal, conflict resolution and administrative oversight.


• Strong budgetary skills.


• Energetic individual with clear and effective written and oral communication skills.


• Ability to work as part of a team


• Ability to travel as necessary, sometimes on short notice.


• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines.


• Good understanding of the State of Florida funding procedures • Self-starter.

Benefits



CWS offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- 403 (b) Retirement Plan
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off (18 Paid Days Off; 24 Days after 2 Years)
- 14 Official Holidays
- 12 Sick Days Off (Accrued monthly)
- Life Insurance and AD&D
- Long Term and Short-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Benefits Apply Now