Project Yananai
Deputy Chief Infrastructure Officer
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Volunteer Role - Commission-Based Model
Remote/Global/Executive Leadership role 10hrs a week
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, spiritually fulfilled, and equipped to break cycles of poverty.
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.
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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 Manager, Head of Infrastructure level or above and is passionate about building secure, scalable enterprise environments.
Essential Requirements
- Manager or 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.
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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.
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.
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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