Job ID: 302038

Head of Information Technology

United People Global

Location: Remote, Regional / Global

Apply by: 07 May 2026

Relevant Sectors

Infrastructure, Technology, Engineering, Science

Head of Information Technology, IT Team

Head of Information Technology, IT Team

United People Global (UPG) is recruiting a Head of Information Technology to support our growing community as part of contributing to our mission to make the world a better place. This work is at the heart of our community, and it involves interacting with and serving our mission and our community. This is a paid full-time role that comes with the following compensation and benefits:

• Professional growth: add experiences and exposure to your CV that strengthen your professional profile in your chosen domain
• Network: strengthen your professional and personal networks: be part of an international network and a community that spans across world regions.
• Purpose: there is the possibility to lead or to participate in activities that are meaningful to you.
• Remote working
• Flexible working hours
• A diverse range of professional and functional experiences
• Additional benefits are shared with the successful candidate
This work is at the heart of our community, and it involves developing and supporting the digital and administrative processes that help us to deliver our mission. This role is based remotely. There is scope for particularly skilled candidates to do more and to use technology to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our work.

Position Description

• Be proactive and effective in advocating the use of appropriate technology solutions across the work of the UPG Community
• Provide leadership both internally and externally on matters related to information technology
• Identify and act on opportunities to improve and update digital ecosystems
• Proficient in setting up and managing workplace productivity tools, including databases
• Developing and managing IT policy and best practice guides that are consistent with the mission of the organization.
• Knowledge of Learning Management systems is an advantage
• Website management, specifically sites using WordPress and WordPress plugins
• Proficiency with using mainstream digital tools, including apps
• Understand and implement processes to monitor and protect network and data security
• Handle business-critical IT tasks and systems administration
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies, hardware, and software
• Train employees on technology related matters; provide technical support when needed
• Develop and execute disaster procedures, and maintain data backups
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing publications and participating in professional societies.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree is required in Computer Science or Information Technology. A Master’s Degree is a strong advantage.
• Candidate cares about the mission of the organization
• Prior experience working in a similar technology leadership role is an asset
• Prior experience working with a community is a strong advantage
• Strong co-ordination and/or project management skills
• Ability to work in ambiguous settings; Ability to work alone and in a team
• Confidante: Be able to work with sensitive material and to keep activities confidential
• Resilience: in particular, the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Self-starter: the ability to work on your own initiative
• Any other expertise / professional training is an added advantage
• Proven leadership skills are an advantage
• Strong knowledge of current issues related to technology and society.
Location: The role is remote

Dates: The initial duration is 12 months for this role. Extension is possible based on performance.

Remuneration: This role is paid competitively.

Apply : https://careers.unitedpeople.global/jobs/head-of-information-technology-it-team/