Project Yananai
Chief Operations and Partnerships Officer
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Volunteer/Commission-Based Model
Remote/Global/UK/EU preferred for time-zone availability
Executive Leadership Role
10hrs a week commitment
About Project Yananai
Project Yananai is a global non-profit headquartered in the United Kingdom, with Affiliate Entities and Management Teams in India, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Our mission is to inspire and empower individuals and communities by fostering enduring relationships, enhancing sustainable skills, and delivering compassionate humanitarian aid. We are dedicated to nurturing resilient societies that are self-sufficient and equipped to break cycles of poverty.
Bridge the UK to the global mission. Build AI InfoHubs. Unlock new funding and partnerships.
Are you an entrepreneurial leader who thrives on turning ambitious ideas into practical, high-impact initiatives? Do you have the strategic vision, partnership-building expertise, and operational drive to build something meaningful from the ground up?
Project Yananai is looking for a Chief UK Operations & Partnerships Officer to help shape the next chapter of our growth.
This is an opportunity to join our Chief Officers Group (COG), reporting directly to the CEO/Deputy CEO, and lead the development of our UK operations, connecting our networks, expertise, and funding opportunities with programmes that create lasting social impact.
As a newly registered charity with an international mission, Project Yananai is building the foundations for sustainable growth. We are looking for a leader who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, establish influential partnerships, and turn new opportunities into operational reality.
What Will You Lead?
- Build an Innovative UK AI Literacy Programme
- Lead the development of yananAI-RUCO — Responsible Use in Communities and Organisations, an ambitious initiative designed to help adults, small businesses, charities, and community organisations understand and use AI safely, confidently, and responsibly.
- Help develop a delivery model for community-based AI InfoHubs, accessible training, digital learning resources, and partnerships that bring responsible AI education to the people who need it.
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Develop Our UK Volunteering Access Portal
- Create partnerships with universities, colleges, gap-year providers, professional bodies, and training organisations to connect UK-based volunteers and professionals with skills-development programmes delivered through Project Yananai’s Community Learning Hubs in our international focus countries.
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Unlock Funding and Strategic Partnerships
- Build relationships across government, education, business, and the third sector. Identify funding opportunities, develop compelling proposals and partnership propositions, and establish a sustainable pipeline of grants, corporate support, and philanthropic investment.
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Build and Scale UK Operations
- Develop the strategy, operational frameworks, delivery plans, and cross-functional team needed to turn our ambitions into measurable results. Oversee feasibility planning, budgets, risk management, compliance, safeguarding, and performance, working collaboratively with colleagues across our global organisation.
Who Are We Looking For?
We are seeking a senior leader who can connect strategy with execution and bring people, resources, and opportunities together.
You will ideally bring:
- Significant leadership experience in the charity, international development, education, or social enterprise sectors.
- A proven track record of building and scaling initiatives from concept through to implementation.
- Demonstrable success developing cross-sector partnerships and securing funding from trusts, foundations, government, or corporate partners.
- Strong strategic planning, operational management, financial planning, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- An understanding of the UK policy and funding landscape, particularly in AI, digital skills, volunteering, or international development.
- An entrepreneurial mindset, the ability to navigate ambiguity, and the confidence to build new initiatives in an evolving environment.
- Experience in AI literacy, responsible technology, volunteering programmes, training design, or charity fundraising regulation would be an advantage.
- A bachelor's degree is required; a relevant postgraduate qualification is desirable.
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Why Join Project Yananai?
- Executive-Level Leadership: Join the Chief Officers Group and work directly with the CEO/Deputy CEO.
- Build Something New: Shape UK operations and develop innovative programmes from the ground up.
- Make a Difference: Help expand access to responsible AI education while connecting UK expertise with international skills-development initiatives.
- Create Lasting Partnerships: Work across government, education, business, philanthropy, and civil society.
- Help Shape Our Future: Contribute to the strategy, systems, and partnerships that will support the organisation's long-term growth.
Ready to Build Something Meaningful?
If you are a strategic, entrepreneurial leader who can turn ambitious plans into practical delivery, build influential partnerships, and help create sustainable opportunities for communities, we would love to hear from you.
Project Yananai is an equal opportunity organisation. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures. Project Yananai is a UK registered charity number 1209060.
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