Salary Range: $56,000 - $63,000

Cover Letter Required: Yes

Closing Date: Friday, September 9, 2022

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Are you looking to make a difference? When you work for the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), you don’t just make a living, you make a difference by shaping the future of the policing profession. Is it easy? No. Is it worthwhile? Absolutely.

The IACP is the world’s largest and most influential professional association for police leaders. With more than 32,000 members in over 168 countries, the IACP is a recognized global leader in policing and is dedicated to enhancing the policing profession through new programmatic initiatives, advocacy, and excellent member services. As a leadership association, the IACP starts with our members’ needs. We think strategically and assess constantly; cultivate good judgement and drive change.

The IACP seeks to hire a Project Manager to broadly support IACP efforts, and specifically support the following grant-funded initiative:

As part of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS), the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) is supporting road policing efforts in Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, and India. The IACP is working with the city’s traffic enforcement agencies to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries through strengthening enforcement operations and community education efforts. This initiative focuses on addressing four road safety risk factors: 1) speeding, 2) drink driving, 3) motorcycle helmet use, and 4) seatbelt use. The ideal candidate for this position will have had international experience (study abroad, humanitarian missions, etc.) and proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese is preferred.

This position will have at least one direct report, in addition to supervising international consultants.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Working with IACP staff, project partners, and stakeholders, the Project Manager will:

• Strategically manage all aspects of the project to ensure scope of work, deliverables, and time frames are met
• Account for and monitor budget expenditures while anticipating any budgetary concerns/shortfalls
• Identify key partners, agencies, and collaborators in the field; build and manage these partnerships
• Lead, mentor, and supervise project staff and consultants
• Develop and deliver technical assistance to police agencies, with assistance from subject matter experts
• Facilitate meetings, trainings, group discussions, and other events attended by police, subject matter experts, and criminal justice partners
• Aid in the organization of planning meetings/site visits consisting of staff, consultants, and police and community partners
• Maintain on-going and effective communication with project team, staff members, partners, and funding agencies
• Prepare and conduct educational presentations about programmatic efforts and initiatives and represent the Association at international meetings, national forums, working groups, and other events
• Support other IACP teams with programmatic and operational tasks
• Assist with the onboarding of new staff
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required and minimum of three years of job-related experience OR Master’s degree and minimum of two years of job-related experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and other relevant business software

REQUIRED CORE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to lead, mentor, and supervise project staff and consultants
• Demonstrated skill in project management, event planning, and logistics management
• Ability to create and manage a budget, accounting for and preserving project resources
• Strong analytical skills to include ability to troubleshoot problems from multiple perspectives
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Ability to prepare effective documents and reports
• Effective task prioritization and time management skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills including presentation and group facilitation skills
• Demonstrated effectiveness in collaboration and teamwork with diverse colleagues, clients, and stakeholders
• Familiarity with and understanding of law enforcement issues
• Comprehensive understanding of relevant project subject matter
• Commitment to working with shared leadership and in cross-functional teams
• Demonstrate adaptability and cultural understanding when engaging with international delegates

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a non-profit organization, association, or criminal justice environment
• Familiarity with and understanding of project-relevant issues and policing
• Experience with supporting grant-funded efforts
• Professional proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese (to include: writing, reading, and speaking)
• Experience managing staff members and consultants
• Knowledge of traffic/road safety as it relates to education, engineering, and enforcement
• Academic background/professional experience in road safety
• International experience studying or working in countries outside of the United States

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Domestic and international travel approximately 25% - must be able to obtain a valid passport and visa, if applicable
• This position requires the employee to work from IACP Headquarters (Alexandria, VA). However, the employee also must have the ability to work remotely. This will require the individual to have access to reliable internet and phone use
• This is a grant funded position for which continuation funding will be sought
• Light lifting, bending, and reaching may be required
• The IACP offers a focused, team-oriented, learning environment grounded in open communications, professional development and shared context

HIGHLIGHT OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Medical HMO: Free for Employee and Family (Local Employees)
• Vision: Free for Employee
• Dental: Offered at a reasonable rate for Employee and Family
• 403B: IACP Match - up to 6% - after one year of employment

All interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume

• The IACP only requires you to fill out the skills section and screening questions in the application, along with your resume and cover letter.

• Cover letters must contain the name of the position being applied for as well as the requisition number
• The IACP may consider applicants for positions other than those indicated
• Please note that applications received without the requested information will not be forwarded for review

The IACP is an equal opportunity employer. Federal law prohibits discrimination in employment practices on the basis of race, color, religious affiliation, national origin, sex, age, or disability. No information requested on this application will be used for the purpose of excluding any applicant’s consideration for employment because of his or her race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or disability.

Public Health Compliance: IACP requires all employees, regardless of remote work status, to be vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. As a prospective and/or new employee at the IACP, you will be required to comply with our vaccination policy, report your vaccination status, and provide proof of vaccination. Compliance with the policy does allow for exceptions, but those exceptions will only be granted in circumstances related to medical conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs.