Fractional CTO

Tech4Dev Project Pvt Ltd · 2 weeks ago
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Location
Remote
Employment Type
Contract

ProjectTech4Dev aims to be a high performing tech enabler for nonprofits. At Project Tech4Dev, we provide solutions ranging from providing open source platforms to NGOs to building tech capacity in nonprofits. We equip non-profits with the technology they need to amplify their impact. Our open source platforms include- Glific, Development Data Platform, and Avni. We also build tech and data capacity in nonprofits by placing seasoned technology professionals with our Fractional CxO Program. Find more about our initiatives here.


In this role you will work with 1 or more NGOs at a given point of time (cost and time-sharing basis) in the capacity of CxO (x is a combination of Tech, Data and Tech Strategy)


Responsibilities

  1. Improving the NGO processes to build operational efficiencies, effectiveness, and decision making
  2. Designing and executing the tech + data strategy and roadmap
  3. Overseeing the design and implementation of software development projects
  4. Leading and inspiring the teams to identify the business needs, process gaps, and levers to build efficient systems with the use of technology
  5. Building the internal team’s capacity on technological tools and processes
  6. Identifying, building and managing relationships with partners who can build and deploy the necessary applications and technologies to meet the needs of the organization


Qualifications

Engineering Degree with at least 10+ years of experience in technology. Experience working or volunteering in the social sector is important. For candidates transitioning from the corporate sector, we will arrange a short term volunteering assignment to ensure a fit between your goals and the sector's needs.


Skills & Competencies

  1. Deep knowledge and experience in one or more of the pillars of CxO engagements:
  2. Tech Strategy
  3. Technical engineering and Project/Program Management
  4. Data Analysis and/or Management
  5. Technology professional with 10+ years experience with at least 3 years in a strategic and managerial role
  6. Relationship building and strong communication and presentation skills
  7. Learning and adapting mindset to fit with org needs, capabilities and constraints
  8. Developing and managing a team at all levels, including collaborating with staff in other parts of the organization to enable ideation and adoption of new technology
  9. Belief in technology as an enabler and not being vested in tech tools per se
  10. Mainly a capacity builder versus a doing on their own personality
  11. Approachable with a good attitude and empathy towards work done in the social sector
  12. Experience estimating and delivering software projects and/or product experience
  13. Familiar with cloud, modern software systems and open source technologies


Work Location and Travel

  1. Work remotely
  2. Connect with your local Project Tech4dev team once a week
  3. Required Travel every quarter for a week for Project Tech4dev team meeting
  4. Required to travel to NGO’s office as per the need of the engagement, typically once or twice a quarter


You can learn more about our work on our website at https://projecttech4dev.org/. Please let us know why you are interested in switching to the social sector and your current understanding of the needs of the sector.


Learn more about how we structure and execute our engagements from our fCxO Program Manual: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zHTT0rKmR6JfZZi1dP3AevmttZ-dCQTzbqIwUfV8Zv8/edit#heading=h.y9pl47zasg92