Responsibilities: 

Technical Expertise and Project Direction

Provides technical expertise and leadership in the areas of justice and/or reentry subject matter and workforce development aspects. Provides technical direction in the design, development, planning, implementation, and capacity-building of projects targeting justice involved individuals. Consistently viewed as a knowledgeable resource in the justice and/or reentry technical area, improving policies, systems, and/or delivery of service. Ensures technical implementation and deliverables are consistent with best practices in the industry / subject and meet client / funder contractual obligations. Builds and maintains positive working relationships with governmental agencies, local organizations, partners/clients, and peers. Uses data to organize, analyze, summarize, and synthesize program or research findings for continuous program improvement and dissemination to technical and general audiences.

Capacity Building and Technical Assistance

Develops and implements technical training and capacity building interventions. Conducts analysis of program implementation and identifies areas for improved efficiency or effectiveness within prescribed parameters, and institutes enhancements to procedures. Manages the processes, services, planning, organizing, coordinating, and controlling of all technical resources for a project. Works with communities and partners to maximize local capacity. Works closely with the project team to ensure activities and programming are implemented according to standard operating procedures.

Staff Development

May supervise and/or coach staff members, sub-contractors, and others implementing technical project work.

Business Development

Conducts literature reviews. Assists with proposal research, writing of sections, and participates in business development meetings with partners/clients. Develops strategies to grow the business. Drafts proposals, budgets, and work plans and monitoring systems.

Collaboration & Communication

Supports leadership, project managers and other technical officers in coordination, management, research-based practice implementation of reentry projects. In a matrixed project environment, maintains strong working relationships and consistent communication with internal and external colleagues and program partners. Develops or writes annual reports, briefs, guides, manuals, or other necessary materials to facilitate best practices, policies, and procedures to support successful reentry work and reduce recidivism.

Requirements:

• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects to meet short deadlines.
• Embraces cultural diversity and possesses an understanding of the political, contextual, and ethical issues associated with implementation and scalability of programs involving justice-involved individuals.
• Ensures the quality of implemented technical activities and systems at all levels.
• Strong knowledge and skills in a specific technical area/function and general understanding of concepts and principles of related technical areas/functions.
• Solid knowledge of standards for the technical area/field, operational processes and procedures, work, and task flow.
• Ability to manage their own work to job and performance standards.

EXPERIENCE

• Typically requires 8+ years of relevant experience (10+ preferred) in technical implementation of large projects and/or programs – may manage activities of lower-level staff, however, main function is individual contributor.
• Documented experience providing technical assistance, capacity building and business development in the specific technical domain.

• Prior experience in a government or non-governmental organization (NGO) working with justice involved individuals.

EDUCATION:

• Master’s Degree or its International Equivalent in Criminal Justice, Education, Human Development, Knowledge/Information Exchange, Public Policy, Social Work, Workforce Development, or Related Field.
• Project Management (PM) Certification preferred.