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Institute for Transportation and Development Policy · 8 hours ago

Global Program Manager

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$78K/yr - $118K/yr

7+ years exp

The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) promotes sustainable and equitable urban transport worldwide. The Global Program Manager will gather and synthesize information about trends in sustainable transport, document best practices, and evaluate the strategic impact of ITDP's work.

Non ProfitSustainabilityTransportation

Responsibilities

Lead the public transport strategic initiative at ITDP

Work with senior leaders in public transport to:

Identify a path to achieving organizational goals

Understand key barriers

Addressing shared capacity needs

And develop shared messaging alongside the Communications Team

Develop original research on sustainable transport and urban development topics, including white papers, reports, guides, articles and other written materials

Support the review, production, and dissemination of final reports, infographics, and other technical materials

Synthesize technical research and data to draw clear, actionable recommendations and conclusions

Contribute to proposals for funding with ideas for new research work in line with ITDP’s strategic priorities

Collaborate and support other members of the Global team on projects related to public transport

Support requests from ITDP offices

Represent ITDP at conferences and other events, as needed

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Urban planningPublic transport knowledgeProject managementResearch skillsStrategic planningLanguage proficiencyCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsCritical thinking

Required

Undergraduate degree in urban planning, urban studies, economics, geography, engineering or other relevant field

Working understanding of public transport, cycling, and walking conditions in cities in low- and middle-income countries

Minimum 7 years of work experience in a related field

Demonstrated success managing complex projects in a fast-paced team environment and producing high-quality results

Ability to meet short-term and long-term deadlines and prioritize work accordingly, including managing timelines and coordinating with staff, consultants and partners

Strong critical thinking skills to synthesize complex information and make connections across subject areas

Strong communicator with excellent written and oral communication skills, and experience translating technical information to general audiences

Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence

Must live in Washington, DC, Maryland, or Virginia (or be willing to relocate prior to start date) and be able to come into the office on a hybrid work schedule

Available to travel nationally and internationally

Preferred

Master's degree in urban planning, urban studies, economics, geography, or other related field

Experience with public transport research, planning, or policy development

Experience with organizational strategic planning

Experience presenting work at workshops, conferences, or similar events

Nonprofit, government, or development bank experience

Proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, or Bahasa Indonesia

Company

Institute for Transportation and Development Policy

Founded in 1985, the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) has become a leading organization in promoting environmentally sustainable and equitable transportation policies and projects worldwide.

Founded in 1985

New York, New York, USA

51-200 employees