Project Yananai
Principal Officer – UK & Global Operations
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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.
Build something from the ground up that connects the UK to global impact.
Project Yananai is looking for an entrepreneurial and highly connected leader to build and lead our UK Operations function. This is a new senior leadership role with the opportunity to shape how our UK network, partnerships, funding and expertise directly support our programmes across India, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
You’ll work closely with the CEO and Deputy CEO to turn ambitious ideas into practical, sustainable programmes.
What you’ll do
- Build Yananai’s UK operations, partnerships and delivery model from the ground up.
- Develop our UK Volunteering Access Portal, connecting universities, professionals, trainers and skilled volunteers with our Community Learning Hubs overseas.
- Lead the development of UK AI InfoHubs, creating accessible opportunities for communities to develop AI awareness, literacy and skills.
- Build relationships with government, universities, businesses, foundations, charities and community organisations.
- Identify and secure funding through grants, foundations, corporate partnerships and philanthropy.
- Develop compelling proposals, business cases and partnership opportunities.
- Build a lean, high-performing team as the UK operation grows.
- Establish robust governance, safeguarding, risk and compliance frameworks.
- Represent Project Yananai externally and help position the organisation within UK and international networks.
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About you
We’re looking for a senior leader who is comfortable creating something where there isn’t an established blueprint.
You’ll ideally bring experience across several of the following:
- Building or scaling a charity, social enterprise, programme or new business function.
- Fundraising, income generation or developing strategic partnerships.
- Working with government, education, corporates, foundations or the third sector.
- Programme design and delivery, ideally with an international or community focus.
- Leading teams and managing budgets, risk and governance.
- Turning strategy into action and taking ownership in an entrepreneurial environment.
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You don't need to be an AI specialist. We’re looking for someone who can bring people, ideas, funding and opportunities together — and build the partnerships and infrastructure to make them happen.
Why join Project Yananai?
This is an opportunity to create a UK operation with a genuinely global purpose. You’ll have significant autonomy, direct access to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape two innovative initiatives from the beginning.
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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