The IACP is the world’s largest and most influential professional association for police leaders. With more than 30,000 members in over 160 countries, the IACP is a recognized global leader in policing.
The IACP seeks to hire a Project Manager to broadly support IACP efforts, and specifically support the following grant-funded initiatives:
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, Portuguese, or Hindi is preferred.
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
Develop, evaluate, revise, and update project materials, such as publications, online resources, curricula, training materials, guidebooks, educational handouts, and fliers
Develop and deliver technical assistance to police agencies
Identify, prepare, support, evaluate and manage contracting and reimbursement processes for consultants, trainers, sub-recipient organizations, and subject matter experts
Identify key partners, agencies, and collaborators in the field; build and manage these partnerships
Lead, mentor, and supervise project staff and consultants
Coordinate and conduct outreach to police agencies and criminal justice partners to promote participation in projects and events, gather information, and identify promising practices
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 consisting of staff, consultants, and police and community partners
Create and support project outreach, marketing, and information dissemination, including social media
Manage budget creation and development and support budget tracking and invoicing in accordance with IACP, grant funder, and federal guidelines
Organize and track details of project-related meetings and events, including expenditures, logistics, and programmatic information using event, participant, and resource databases
Fully account for contracted services, purchases, and expenses incurred by project staff and consultants
Create required documents, such as event requests and project reports
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
Assist with identification of relevant solicitations and development of grant proposals
Support other IACP teams with programmatic and operational tasks
Assist with the onboarding of new staff
Other duties as assigned
POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, Master’s degree preferred
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Minimum of five (5) years of job-related experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and other relevant business software
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered
REQUIRED CORE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to lead, mentor, and supervise project staff and consultants
Strong analytical skills to include ability to troubleshoot problems from multiple perspectives
Demonstrated skill in project management, event planning, and logistics management
Ability to prepare effective documents and reports
Ability to create and manage a budget, accounting for and preserving project resources
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
Ability to work independently with little supervision
Demonstrate adaptability and cultural understanding when engaging with international delegates
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
International experience studying or working in countries outside of the United States
Foreign language ability at a minimum professional proficiency (specifically Spanish, Portuguese, or Hindi)
Experience managing staff members
Experience with supporting or managing grant-funded efforts
Experience in a non-profit organization, association, or criminal justice environment
Knowledge of traffic/road safety as it relates to education, engineering, and enforcement
Police background with experience in traffic enforcement
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Ability to work outside of IACP Headquarters (Alexandria, VA). This will require the individual to have access to reliable internet and phone use.
Travel Required: Domestic and international travel approximately 25% - must be able to obtain a valid passport and visa, if applicable
This is a grant funded position for which continuation in funding will be sought.
Work Environment:
The IACP offers a focused, team-oriented, learning environment grounded in open communications, professional development and shared context.
Primarily office environment, although light lifting, bending and reaching may be required.
Highlights 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 4% - after one year of employment
All interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, and salary history.
Cover letters must contain the name of the position being applied for as well as the requisition number. Applicants should indicate in the cover letter which position, or positions interest them and outline their relevant qualifications. 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.
