Remote (Global) | Approx. 10 Hours per Week | Executive Leadership Role | Contract Type: Flexible – Voluntary (Pathway to Contract) or CommissionBased Model available.
Build the Technology That Powers Global Change
Project Yananai is an ambitious UK registered international charity transforming lives through education, poverty alleviation and sustainable community development across India, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
We're looking for an experienced Deputy Chief Infrastructure Officer to join our Global Executive Leadership Team and build the secure, scalable technology infrastructure that will support our global growth.
This is a unique opportunity to shape an organisation from the ground up while using your technical expertise to create lasting social impact.
The Role
Reporting to the Chief Mission Operations & Infrastructure Officer, you will lead the design, implementation and ongoing development of Project Yananai's global technology infrastructure.
Working closely with the Executive Leadership Team, you'll establish secure cloud environments, infrastructure standards, cybersecurity best practices and automation solutions that enable our teams to operate effectively across multiple countries.
We're looking for someone who enjoys remaining technically hands-on while contributing to strategic technology decisions.
About You
You'll be an experienced technology infrastructure professional who has operated at Head of Infrastructure level or above and is passionate about building secure, scalable enterprise environments.
Essential Requirements
- Head of Infrastructure, Infrastructure Director, Enterprise Infrastructure Architect or equivalent senior technology infrastructure experience.
- 10+ years' experience designing and managing enterprise technology infrastructure.
- Strong expertise in Azure, AWS or Google Cloud Platform.
- Experience with Python and infrastructure automation
- Strong knowledge of enterprise networking, cloud architecture and cybersecurity.
- Comfortable remaining technically hands-on while operating at executive leadership level.
Desirable
- Azure, AWS or Google Cloud certifications.
- Experience with DevOps and Infrastructure as Code.
- Experience supporting globally distributed organisations.
Why Join Us?
- Help build the technology foundations of a growing international charity.
- Shape technology strategy from the ground up.
- Work alongside an experienced Global Executive Leadership Team.
- Make a meaningful impact across multiple countries and communities.
- Be part of an ambitious organisation with a clear long-term vision.
Important Information
Project Yananai is currently building its Executive Leadership and Governance teams.
As a result, this position is currently offered on a voluntary basis, with an expected commitment of approximately 10 hours per week.
As the charity grows and fundraising activities generate sustainable income, it is our intention to transition Executive Leadership roles to a commission-based remuneration or pathway to paid employment models.
If you're excited by the opportunity to use your technology infrastructure expertise to help build a global organisation making a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- This is currently a voluntary executive leadership role requiring a commitment of approximately 10 hours per week. Are you happy to commit to this on a voluntary basis?
- This role will transition to a commission-based remuneration model once Project Yananai has secured sufficient funding. As timelines cannot currently be guaranteed, are you comfortable proceeding on this basis?
Work Location: Remote
