Hybrid Administrative Officer at Kind

Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) is a global leader in the protection of unaccompanied and separated children who are forcibly displaced from their countries of origin. Launched in 2008, KIND champions a world in which every child’s rights and well-being are protected throughout their journey to safety. 

 

Building on its extensive programming and successful model in the United States, KIND is expanding in the Americas and Europe to bring its experience to bear in working with unaccompanied and separated children. Our work focuses on addressing the legal and mental health needs of this population; building strong partnerships and engaging in training and capacity strengthening with governments, NGOs, and the private sector; and advocating for systemic and pragmatic reforms to advance the rights of unaccompanied and separated children.

KIND seeks an Administrative Officer to play a critical role within the Workplace Operations team, serving as the primary point of contact for managing all service-related contracts, invoicing, and payment schedules across the organization. This position ensures that all vendor agreements and financial commitments are accurately tracked, timely executed, and aligned with organizational policies and compliance standards. Reporting to the Global Workplace Operations Manager, the Administrative Officer liaises closely with the Finance Department to maintain alignment on payment processing, budget tracking, and vendor compliance. This role is essential in maintaining the integrity of financial operations related to external service providers and ensuring organizational accountability.

This is a remote position based from any location in the U.S.