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ORGANIZATION

The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) promotes sustainable and equitable transport worldwide. ITDP is a nonprofit organization headquartered in New York City with offices in Africa, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico and the United States. ITDP’s programs focus on bus rapid transit, urban development, non-motorized transport, travel demand management, shared mobility, and transport policy. More information about ITDP can be found at www.itdp.org.

ITDP is seeking a Southeast Asia Director. The Director is ITDP’s principal representative in Southeast Asia and will be responsible for advancing ITDP’s strategic goals in the region.

Based in Jakarta, the Director provides essential support to current ITDP programs while focusing on developing new program opportunities.

The Director will report to the Chief Executive Officer and be a member of ITDP’s Senior Leadership Council. The Director will oversee the ITDP Indonesia office in Jakarta and will be expected to collaborate with senior management, senior government officials and business leaders to lead ITDP’s regional strategy, develop partnerships and funding, and manage a passionate team of mission-driven professionals to create tangible impact in cities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Development & Support

• In close collaboration with the CEO, develop ITDP’s regional strategy, including measurable five-year goals; prioritization of topics and geographies; clear influence targets; and a compelling approach to scaling ITDP’s impact.
• Develop relationships with key bilateral, multilateral, foundation and corporate donors in the region. Maintain awareness of key donors’ regional and country-level funding strategies. Actively engage donors to positively influence donor strategies and programmatic and funding priorities. Provide significant leadership on program design and proposal development. Write project proposal narratives and develop budgets as needed.
• Actively develop partnerships with local authorities, international and national agencies, other NGOs and research institutes, or other valuable contacts as a means to scale ITDP’s impact and expand programming into new topics, cities or countries in accordance with ITDP’s mission.
• Collaborate closely with ITDP field staff and headquarters to identify new projects, new donors, and other mechanisms to strengthen the organizational presence in-country.
  

Management & Operations

• Provide strong leadership that unifies the region within an international organization while nurturing initiatives in ITDP Indonesia’s office. Manage for results.
• Lead, recruit, develop, mentor and manage the team in the region – ensuring high morale, good performance, and embodiment of ITDP’s culture and values. Manage professional development plans for each staff member and manage performance evaluation process. Conduct regular site visits and provide mentoring and backup support as needed.
• Ensure that projects are high quality, well documented and effective; coordinate a quarterly review on progress of key project indicators and milestones. Track program budgets and ensure that projects are implemented in compliance with ITDP and donor financial policies.
• Ensure institutional strength in the region, including sound financial and accounting practices, good project management, an organogram with clear roles & responsibilities and decision-making, strong human resources, inter-office collaboration, regulatory and legal compliance, etc.
• Lead diversity, equity and inclusion iniatives in the region, and champion DEI as a core value in ITDP’s programmatic and operational work.

Communications

• In coordination with the CEO and Global Communications Director oversee, identify and develop a plan to communicate ITDP’s goals, strategies and successes for the region.
• Represent ITDP in public forums and public communications. Serve as an articulate, persuasive and effective spokesperson for ITDP and its mission, goals and successes to the external community.
• Protect the reputation and technical credibility of ITDP by ensuring that products released in ITDP’s name are of the highest technical caliber and enhance the role of ITDP as a standard bearer for best practice in transportation systems.
• Maintain sound working relationships and cooperative arrangements with outside organizations that are critical to the achievement of ITDP’s mission.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in transportation, urban planning, economics, engineering, political science or related field required.
• 10+ years progressive experience in the sustainable transport field.
• Strong commitment to advancing ITDP’s mission and to environmental and social justice with an excellent command of sustainable transportation issues and approaches in Southeast Asia.
• Proven ability to manage a team with high morale and performance, and to collaborate effectively in an international organization with people of diverse cultures, perspectives and ideas.
• An astute leader with the ability to set clear priorities, delegate, and guide investment in people and systems; sophisticated analytic, organizational and problem-solving skills which support and enable sound decision making.
• Experience in a progressively responsible management role; an intuitive problem solver and motivator who can analyze complex issues and develop effective solutions that enhance ITDP’s relationships, goals and initiatives.
  
• Strong commitment to the professional development of staff; successful track record of recruiting and retaining a diverse team.
• Proven track record of fundraising in a nonprofit environment and strong connections with industry-related foundations and international aid institutions.
• Outstanding presentation and communication skills; demonstrated ability to be an outgoing spokesperson, relationship builder and fundraiser.
• Excellent coalition-building skills with an ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders; a persuasive negotiator able to achieve consensus amongst differing opinions.
• Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and English is required.
• Ability to travel internationally on a frequent basis.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@itdp.org with “Southeast Asia Director” in the subject line. 

ITDP participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees

ORGANIZATION

The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) promotes sustainable and equitable transport worldwide. ITDP is a nonprofit organization headquartered in the United States with offices in Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico. ITDP’s programs focus on public transport, non-motorized transport, travel demand management, parking, transport policy, and urban development. More information about ITDP can be found at www.itdp.org.

POSITION

To accelerate the decline of polluting, high carbon personal vehicles in favor of clean, low carbon solutions, ITDP promotes walking, cycling, and public transportation, and the electrification of public transportation systems. ITDP is well known for its technical assistance and advice on BRT, but we are growing our ability to advise governments on the electrification of public transport fleets and bus and informal transit reform more broadly. To that end, we are hiring a Public Transport and Electrification Manager to contribute to the growth of ITDP’s efforts to improve and electrify public transport. 

Reporting to the Director of Research and Impact, the manager will support the Global Team on paratransit, bus, and BRT projects, including managing the BRT Standard and the BRT Planning Guide. The manager will work closely with the Electrification Task Force and the Public Transport Community of Practice, to ensure strong sharing of knowledge across the organization, in order to help cities and decision makers prepare for and electrify public mass transit (buses) and potentially the electrification of larger freight vehicles as well. The manager will be the central knowledge point for ITDP on all things related to public transport and bus and heavy vehicle electrification, staying abreast of new developments in the space both within and outside the organization and will help to guide ITDP’s strategy and work accordingly. 

Based on the knowledge gathered, the manager will contribute to strategic discussions related to the key needs in the public transport and electrification space and help guide ITDP’s strategy and work accordingly. Based on the strategy, the manager will lead the development of strategic research and guidance tools. This person will work with staff across the organization’s multiple offices to develop case studies, webinars and other tools to drive progress in the space.

The manager will work cooperatively and communicate effectively with senior leadership, program staff across the organization, consultants, partners, donors, and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of and a passion for public transport. This role is based in our Washington, D.C. office in a hybrid work model. The hybrid model is a combination of in office work and telework. Telework may be performed from the states of Maryland, Virginia or the District of Columbia only.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as in-house expert on public transport and bus electrification, working with staff across the international organization.
• Maintain understanding of gaps and needs for research in the field.
• Stay informed on trends in public transport and electrification, by reviewing latest reports, staying in regular contact with experts within ITDP and in other organizations, and by attending key conferences.  
• Find answers to questions the organization has on electrification and public transport through research and outreach to experts – both internal and external
• Coordinate regular knowledge sharing across the organization, via the Electrification Task Force and Public Transport Community of Practice, including identifying external experts and practitioners we should learn from. 
• Provide analytic and research support to ITDP’s global team and electrification program. 
• Work with the Global Team’s Director of Research and Impact to carry out the organization’s electrification strategy as it relates to public transport.
• Manage and update BRT projects including managing and maintaining the BRT Standard and BRT Planning Guide. 
• Manage projects related to bus electrification, paratransit, and BRT, including managing consultants and producing materials with a goal of external publication.
• Conduct data assessments and analysis as needed.
• Develop and write compelling content on public transit broadly, in the form of white papers, reports, articles, blog posts, web content, infographics, and other materials.
• Present content, findings, publications, externally at conferences and events.
• Develop content for webinars and other training for staff within ITDP and for external

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (urban planning, urban studies, economics, engineering, environmental or transportation policy).
• 5-7 years of related experience in sustainable transport. 
• Demonstrated success in managing multiple complex projects with a fast-paced team environment to produce high-quality results.
• Ability to meet critical deadlines, including managing timelines and coordinating with a diverse group that will include but not be limited to staff, consultants and partners.
• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills needed to initiate and prepare reports and recommend/implement solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, with a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and successfully interact with people at all levels across the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, including the ability to edit and critique writing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Nonprofit experience.
• Experience with public transit, especially in the Global South.
• Experience with electrification of transport.
• Adobe Creative Suite experience.
• Proficiency in another language, preferably Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, or Bhasa Indonesia.

SALARY RANGE

The salary range for this position is $80,000- $90,000 per year commensurate with experience. 

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to jobs@itdp.org with “Public Transport and Electrification Manager” in the subject line.

ITDP participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees

ORGANIZATION

ITDP is a global organization at the forefront of innovation, using technical expertise, direct advocacy, and policy guidance to mitigate the impacts of climate change, improve air quality, and support prosperous, sustainable, and equitable cities. We have worked with over 100 cities in more than 40 nations to design and implement transport and urban development systems and policy solutions that make cities more viable, fair, and livable. Today, ITDP works in all types of cities on five continents, with offices in China, Brazil, India, Indonesia, East Africa, Mexico and the United States. More information about ITDP can be found at www.itdp.org.

ROLE

ITDP is seeking a Technology Systems Analyst to focus on the adoption, management, support, and administration of all organization-wide systems. This work will involve providing expertise and guidance to the organization on features, capabilities, and best practices. This role will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure that the organization is fully leveraging each system and will work closely with vendors and partners where appropriate. This role reports to the Operations Manager and will work very closely with the Virtual CIO.  

Key systems include (but not limited to): 

• Salesforce 
• Confluence
• Jira
• Zoom 
• Google Suite
• WordPress Admin
• WPEngine
• AWS
• Limelight
• Intacct
• Nexonia
• Tipalti
• ADP
• Okta
• Electric (MSP)
• Cisco appliances
  

This role is based in our New York City office in a hybrid work model. The hybrid model is a combination of in office work and telework. Telework may be performed from the states of New York or New Jersey only.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working across the organization, the Technology Systems Analyst will support a wide variety of stakeholders in the appropriate use, care, and maintenance of enterprise business systems.
• Oversee and improve the translation of business requirements into technical requirements.
• Act as a “business analyst” when new requirements arise for technology systems, leading software selections and supporting implementations.  
• Work with users to develop clear requirements, ensuring that all stakeholders are consulted. 
• Develop deep expertise in all key system and administer all key systems.
• Provide change management support to encourage adoption of new systems, new features, and any new processes around ITDP’s systems.
• Train and update staff on developing requirements for new capabilities or systems. 
• Conduct capacity building exercises, enhance library of end user training materials for key systems, and conduct group and 1:1 user training for new and existing key systems.
• Oversee user management, system updates, invoice management, and vendor relationships.
• Interface with Electric, ITDP’s Managed Service Provider, in trouble shooting any support issues that arise around key systems, determining trends.
• Continually assess the vendor landscape to determine the best way to obtain needed functionality by either extending the use of current systems, or by obtaining new systems.
• This role is not expected to provide hands-on technical support but may be called on to support staff in the use of the key systems.
• Lead discovery sessions to assess technology needs and extend system coverage.
• Support the implementation of the IT roadmap and support the organization’s information system needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years of experience with a successful track record as a technology systems coordinator delivering innovative solutions tailored for business problems.  
• Experience in business strategy, business process engineering, project management, database management, license management, technology innovation, and systems definition.
• Ability to work in ITDP’s New York City office in a hybrid work model and perform telework from the states of New York or New Jersey only.
• Ability to project manage complex system selections and implementations.
• Outstanding organizational skills including stakeholder management & expectation setting. 
• Strong communicator with excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity and professionalism.
• Passionate about ITDP’s mission.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Non-profit experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Fluency in another language such as Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin.

OTHER DETAILS

ITDP requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption or an exemption required under state/local law is approved. Offers of employment are contingent upon proof that a candidate is fully vaccinated or qualifies for an exemption.

SALARY RANGE

The salary range for this position is $60,000- $70,000 commensurate with experience.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@itdp.org with “Technology Systems Analyst” in the subject line.

ITDP participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees

ORGANIZATION

ITDP is a global organization at the forefront of innovation, using technical expertise, direct advocacy, and policy guidance to mitigate the impacts of climate change, improve air quality, and support prosperous, sustainable, and equitable cities. We have worked with over 100 cities in more than 40 nations to design and implement transport and urban development systems and policy solutions that make cities more viable, fair, and livable. Today, ITDP works in all types of cities on five continents, with offices in China, Brazil, India, Indonesia, East Africa, Mexico and the United States. More information about ITDP can be found at www.itdp.org.

The Senior Finance Coordinator manages the link between headquarters and regional offices in the area of financial operations and bookkeeping in order to ensure adherence to both internal ITDP-wide policies and guidelines as well as to local regulations. The Senior Finance Coordinator work with colleagues in the headquarters-based operations team and across the organization. The Senior Finance Coordinator will report to the Global Finance Manager. 

This role is based in our New York City office in a hybrid work model. The hybrid model is a combination of in office work and telework. Telework may be performed from the states of New York or New Jersey only.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Monthly Closing of Books

• Review monthly transaction entries and soft reconciliations in Intacct adhering to ITDP policies in coordination with the regional offices finance teams.
• Maintain electronic and hard copy files of all the bank statements and reconciliation records.
• Create monthly closing entries such as revaluation of bank accounts, prepaid expenses, field office transfers balancing, refundable deposits, etc.
• Coordinate with regional office finance teams to ensure monthly close checklists are completed by deadline to reduce delays in month end close.
• Create and manage processes to streamline month end close to meet monthly closing deadlines.
• Create shared allocations and consolidation for reports production.

Manage Individual Entities

• Facilitate monthly finance calls, including creating agendas and chairing calls, providing accounting practice guidance and resolving issues that may delay the monthly close timeline.
• Review office transfer money requests.
• Coordinate regional office audits by serving as liaison between regional offices and auditors, review audit reports and reconcile audit reports to Intacct.
• Conduct quarterly review of entities trial balance to clean the books in preparation for year-end close.
• Review and revise accounting manuals for regional offices to comply with internal policies established by Headquarters.

Annual Tax Filings 

• Manage inventory and depreciation of fixed assets and other audit schedules as needed for all ITDP entities. 
• Contribute to provision of requested records and reports during testing phase of the audit at NY headquarters.
• Conduct federal tax filings, such as the FBAR.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual audit and the 990 form.

Other Accounting Duties

• Assist with budgeting system as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Three to five years of experience in financial management.
• Solid knowledge of basic accounting principles in general, and of grant-based accounting in particular.
• Ability to manage time efficiently in order to complete work by rigid, recurring deadlines. 
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing with peers based in other offices.
• Ability to coordinate work of peers to achieve common goals.
• Experience establishing accounting policies and internal controls.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office and Sage Intacct.
• Strong communicator with excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Some travel may be required.
• Ability to work in ITDP’s New York City office in a hybrid work model and perform telework from the states of New York or New Jersey only.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors’ degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience with budget planning software.
• Fluency in another language a plus.

SALARY

The salary range for this position is $60,000- $70,000 per year commensurate with experience.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please email your cover letter and resume with “Sr. Finance Coordinator’ in the subject line to jobs@itdp.org.

ITDP participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees

ORGANIZATION

ITDP is a global organization at the forefront of innovation, using technical expertise, direct advocacy, and policy guidance to mitigate the impacts of climate change, improve air quality, and support prosperous, sustainable, and equitable cities. We have worked with over 100 cities in more than 40 nations to design and implement transport and urban development systems and policy solutions that make cities more viable, fair, and livable. Today, ITDP works in all types of cities on five continents, with offices in China, Brazil, India, Indonesia, East Africa, Mexico and the United States. More information about ITDP can be found at www.itdp.org.

ROLE

ITDP is seeking a Global Finance Manager to work closely with Finance, Operations, Development, and Programs staff in the global headquarters and regional offices to ensure accurate financial, contractual and administrative reporting to funders and agencies. The Global Finance Manager will provide oversight for the financial and contractual aspects of regional offices’ projects as it relates to agreements and reporting with funders and contracting agencies. This includes providing input on project proposals and budgets, ensuring necessary policies and controls are in place, monitoring ongoing financial and operations activity for grants/contracts, and ensuring grant/contract closure with appropriate reporting and auditing. The Global Finance Manager will ensure financial systems and reports are compatible with ITDP’s standard accounting practices while adhering to donor requirements. 

The Global Finance Manager will temporarily report to the Finance Director and then to the CFO when hired. The Global Finance Manager will manage the Senior Finance Coordinator. This role is based in our New York City office in a hybrid work model. The hybrid model is a combination of in office work and telework. Telework may be performed from the states of New York or New Jersey only.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Grants and Contracts Management

• Work with regional offices to assign and monitor fulfillment of all grant and contract agreement financial and operational requirements.
• Review budgets to ensure accuracy, adequate staffing structure and sufficient budget to adhere to internal controls and funder compliance requirements.
• Review funding agreements for feasibility from a financial perspective and track requirements for ongoing monitoring and compliance.
• Draft funder required financial reports, including financial analysis, final audit reports, and others as needed.
• Ensure all policies, insurances, and other requirements are in place and carried out for all grants and contracts.
• Work with accounts receivable to complete recurring invoices according to funder and organizational requirements.

Financial Management

• Support budget development for projects and programs integrating key considerations from grant and contract requirements and allowances.
• Conduct financial reporting, forecasting and projections as needed.
• Review and monitor project invoices and expenditure reports.
• Review monthly financials and ensure the proper checks, balances and reconciliation of items.
• Monitor and manage Sage Intacct and Limelight related activities as required including performing financial analysis. 
• Help adapt and modify global financial processes and procedures to meet changing regulatory and donor requirements. 
• Administer accounting systems, serving as the point of contact for system wide support issues and the liaison for account representatives.     

Regional/Project Support

• Act as a key partner to support regional offices and provide specialized support, guidance and advice on global financial and operations policies and procedures for project grants and contracts.
• Lead monthly financial review meetings with the regional offices to review project budgets and track finances.
• Participate in project kick off and close out meetings and lead financial activities for close-out.
• Work with regional offices/programs to coordinate and respond to internal and external audit requests. 
• Review and comment on annual regional/programs operating budgets.
• Monitor regional/program operating expenses against contract and grant budgets and requirements.
• Assist with the monthly financial close led by the Senior Finance Coordinator.
• Support training for staff on contract and grant financial related matters.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business or related field.
• 5-7 years of related financial/accounting and financial management experience, e.g., planning, directing, monitoring, organizing, and controlling the monetary resources of a department, center, or unit.
• In depth knowledge of financial software applications, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Intacct skills; advanced report writing capabilities preferred.
• Experience with Limelight or other budgeting software preferred.
• Experience developing finance and accounting policies, procedures and systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent general management skills particularly in facilitation, team building and coordination.
• Effective communicator with ability to communicate organizations direction and ability to motivate others with strong, honest leadership.
• Extensive financial or cost management experience >$10M/year.
• Intermediate knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, FAR, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements. 
• Knowledge of cost accounting methods and practices applicable to management of philanthropic foundations and government funds.
• Experience developing finance and accounting policies, procedures and systems.
• Ability to work in ITDP’s New York City office in a hybrid work model and perform telework from the states of New York or New Jersey only.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with international, non-profit organizations, as well as a multi-office, multinational environment.
• Fluency in another language such as Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin a plus.

SALARY RANGE

The salary range for this position is $80,000- $90,000 commensurate with experience.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@itdp.org with “Global Finance Manager” in the subject line.

ITDP participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees