Workforce Development Director

4 weeks ago

New York, New York, United States FHI 360 Full time
Job Summary:

This role is responsible for directing workforce projects and managing a team under the supervision of the Director of Learning and Workforce Development. The successful candidate will provide guidance for and implementation within the learning and workforce development programming framework, government policies and compliance, and building and supporting staff serving communities and participants in apprenticeship, justice and opportunity youth programming.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide leadership, performance and budget oversight, and management support of an array of existing Department of Labor and Justice projects.
  • Continually seek out ways to build the capacities of the project team members, individually and collectively, and to build the capacities of the non-profit organizations we provide funding and technical assistance to.
  • Coordinate with other members of the leadership and management team on appropriate management, compliance, and performance standards, as well as effective systems for budget management, knowledge management, research, and best practices associated with the projects.
  • Support programming staff to collect, document and disseminate lessons learned and best practices, incorporating these into new project designs.
  • Lead proposal and development efforts for sustainable NIWL growth, proactively identifying opportunities for new programming initiatives and increase the funder base.
  • Monitor and provide technical assistance and leadership of executed contracts within the workforce development department.
  • Ensure routine monitoring visits to the field are conducted to ensure relationship building, compliance and quality project implementation.
  • Expand our youth development practitioner apprenticeship program across the country.
  • Develop a sound understanding of projects to be able to professionally represent the organization to implementing partners, the government, and create new business relationships.
  • Assist the senior leadership team in developing and maintaining strong relationships with funders and partners, assisting in the development of appropriate advocacy actions.
  • Forge and maintain solid relationships with partner organizations through regular communication, joint decision-making, and sustainability of efforts.
  • Create a supervisory environment focused on the achievement of team and individual results that emphasizes the importance of learning, productivity, accountability, and openness.
Requirements:
  • Effective knowledge of design, implementation, and management of Department of Labor and/or Department of Justice programs.
  • Knowledge of various funding mechanisms, general contracting, and reporting requirements.
  • Knowledge of serving in an intermediary function and building the capacity of organizations.
  • Knowledge of business development processes, specifically proposal development for government, foundations, and the private sector.
  • Proven ability to manage effective teams.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Sensitivity and strength working with underinvested communities and embracing cultural differences.
Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent in Business, Economic Development, Education, the Environment, Public Administration, Youth or Related Fields.
  • Project Management (PM) Certification preferred.
Experience:
  • Requires 10+ years of relevant experience (including 5+ years managing teams) designing and implementing workforce development programs.
  • Demonstrated experience in sector specific or multi-sector project management and implementation.
  • Experience working in a non-governmental organization (NGO).
  • Experience working with justice impacted, opportunity youth or other underrepresented groups is required.
Work Environment:
  • Typical office environment.
  • Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
  • Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.
Technology to be Used:
  • Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.
Travel Requirements:
  • Approximately 15%.

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