UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Director of Programmes (DPG)

Digital Technology Institute for Development (DTID)

10d•Remote

About The Position

The Digital Technology Institute for Development (DTID), an international non-profit institute advancing the responsible use of artificial intelligence, blockchain and emerging digital technologies for sustainable development and policy implementation, is seeking an experienced and strategically minded Director of Programmes. This is an unpaid volunteer role based at home and performed remotely, within the Director-General’s Office / Programme Coordination. The role reports to the Chief of Staff. The Director of Programmes provides organisation-wide leadership for developing, coordinating and delivering DTID’s programme portfolio. Working across DTID’s Divisions, the postholder ensures institutional priorities are translated into well-designed programmes, defined projects and measurable outcomes. They coordinate multidisciplinary teams across research, technology, capacity building, communications and other functions, ensuring projects are planned, resourced, monitored and delivered. The role also supports the identification and evaluation of programme opportunities, strengthens programme governance and delivery standards, monitors implementation risks, and provides senior management with a clear view of programme performance. It requires programme-management capability, strategic judgement, stakeholder-management skills and the ability to coordinate complex work across a globally distributed organisation.

Requirements

Excellent written and spoken English; professional proficiency in English is required.
Strong programme- and project-management capability, including experience with programme and portfolio management, project design and implementation, and strategic planning.
Strong leadership, team-coordination, organisational and time-management skills.
Ability to manage complex programmes involving multiple teams and stakeholders, coordinate multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams, and facilitate collaboration across organisational boundaries.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, sound decision-making and professional judgement, and ability to identify risks, dependencies and implementation challenges early.
Excellent stakeholder-management and relationship-building skills, with ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong presentation, reporting and executive-briefing skills.
Ability to resolve implementation challenges constructively, manage competing priorities and delivery deadlines, work independently, and take ownership of organisational outcomes.
Ability to work effectively in a remote and internationally distributed organisation, with cultural sensitivity and adaptability across professional and geographical contexts.
Knowledge or experience in several of the following areas: programme governance; monitoring, evaluation and learning; risk management; partnership development; stakeholder engagement; organisational planning and performance monitoring; programme budgeting and resource planning; proposal and programme development; international development; climate change and sustainability programmes; and technology-enabled development programmes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience using project and programme management tools.
Significant professional experience in programme management, project management, international development, sustainability, consulting or organisational delivery.
Proven experience leading complex programmes or portfolios involving multiple workstreams.
Experience developing programme strategies, implementation plans and delivery frameworks; monitoring programme performance, risks, milestones and outcomes; and managing or overseeing budgets and programme resources.
Experience preparing programme reports, executive updates and performance information, and working with senior leadership to advise on programme priorities.
Experience building constructive relationships with external stakeholders and coordinating work with governments, international organisations, academic institutions, private-sector organisations or civil society.
Experience resolving delivery challenges, supporting teams to achieve agreed outcomes, and taking responsibility for complex programme delivery.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Programme Management, Project Management, Business Administration, International Development, Public Administration, Sustainability, Environmental Studies, International Relations, Public Policy or another relevant discipline; a postgraduate qualification is highly desirable.
Relevant professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, MSP, Agile programme or project management, monitoring and evaluation, or programme management.
Equivalent substantial professional experience and demonstrated programme leadership may be considered where appropriate.
Knowledge of an additional international language.
Knowledge of international climate and development processes, including UN climate-change processes, international sustainable-development frameworks, technology transfer, climate finance, international development funding mechanisms, and multilateral and intergovernmental institutions.
Knowledge of artificial intelligence, blockchain and emerging technologies and their application to sustainable development.
Experience managing remote or internationally distributed teams.
Experience within an international organisation, nonprofit organisation, multilateral institution, think tank, consultancy, research institution or technology organisation.
Experience in programmes relating to climate change, sustainability, emerging technologies or international development.

Responsibilities

Develop and oversee DTID’s organisation-wide programme strategy in alignment with institutional priorities.
Translate strategic objectives into coherent programmes, projects, implementation plans and measurable outcomes.
Coordinate cross-divisional programme design and implementation involving research, technology, communications, capacity building and other teams.
Assess and prioritise new programme and project opportunities in collaboration with senior leadership.
Establish programme governance, delivery standards, milestones and reporting requirements.
Monitor implementation progress, risks, dependencies, budgets and delivery challenges across the programme portfolio.
Work with Directors and Heads of Division to resolve programme bottlenecks and maintain effective cross-functional coordination.
Support programme-team development and clarify roles, responsibilities and accountability.
Build and maintain relationships with governments, international organisations, academic institutions, civil society, private-sector partners and other stakeholders.
Support programme proposals, partnership opportunities and funding-related initiatives where appropriate.
Capture and apply learning, evaluation and lessons from programme implementation.
Prepare programme reports, presentations, dashboards and management updates for the Chief of Staff and senior leadership.
Lead selected high-priority or institution-wide projects where required.
Support programme-related stakeholder meetings, external engagements and institutional partnerships.
Promote a collaborative, inclusive and delivery-focused working culture across programme teams.

Benefits

Opportunity to lead an international portfolio of programmes and strategic initiatives.
Work closely with the Chief of Staff and senior leadership.
Opportunity to shape DTID’s programme-management and delivery approach.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across research, technology, communications and capacity building.
Develop experience managing complex cross-divisional programmes.
Engage with governments, international organisations, academic institutions and other partners.
Gain exposure to international development, climate action and emerging-technology initiatives.
Strengthen programme leadership, stakeholder-engagement and executive-reporting skills.
Build international professional networks and strategic relationships.
Contribute directly to DTID’s organisational growth and institutional impact.