GLT Positions

The Global Operations Specialists support branches and GLT to achieve operational excellence and increase their social impact. They provide strategic and operational support to branches on a regional basis: Asia Pacific (APAC), Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) or Americas (AMER).  (APAC, EMEA, AMER) and support regional programs (run by the Global Programs team). They also provide cross-functional support to GLT teams that require collaboration with branches.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement regional level strategies in collaboration with your regional team
• Support branches in developing their strategies and improving operations
• Be the contact person for branch executives for any operational questions
• Identify opportunities to improve operational excellence (eg. compliance) within the GLT and branches
• Collaborate across GLT teams to deliver cross-functional initiatives (such as Branch Performance Framework, New System Roll-out, Consultant Exchange Program and more!)
• Organise 180 DC regional events like case competitions and regional meet-ups

Mandatory Attributes

• Prior involvement in 180 Degrees Consulting as a Consultant or Branch Executive 
• Experience in using collaborative working tools such as Monday.com and Google Drive
• Be motivated by and adhere to the 180 Degrees mission and embody 180 Degrees values
• Level of comfort with uncertainty and flexibility
• Capable of expressing bold and unique ideas with methods to validate

Desired Attributes

• Geographical proximity and good understanding of branches in certain locations. Currently, this position has a preference for candidates based in AMER/Middle East/Nordics  
• Ability to remain calm and efficient in changing circumstances 
• Ability to consistently deliver agreed responsibilities with highest standard and little oversight

Time Required

• This role is voluntary, with a significant degree of flexibility in how and when you allocate time during the week 
• You must be able to commit at least 7-9 hours per week, including fortnightly team meetings and quarterly GLT-wide meeting 
• You must be able to commit for a duration of at least 12 months

The Global Business Development Specialist is an integral position within 180 Degrees Consulting as they are responsible for securing projects and contributions for the network of our 180 Degrees branches. Working with clients across the world, the position requires strong communication and negotiation skills, the ability to work with different cultures and to have a hands-on approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and increase financial sustainability for 180 Degrees as a whole, through global client acquisitions and transactions
• Develop and execute a lead generation strategy; positioning 180 Degrees to work with larger social sector clients and achieve financial contribution targets
• Work and negotiate with potential clients to conduct consulting project scoping and secure consulting engagements with an agreed financial contribution
• Develop 180 Degrees’ business strategy to increase financial sustainability and form high-level strategic decisions
• Identify changes to the client acquisition process to improve efficiency and transparency across the team and the whole GLT
• Liaise with the Global Operations Team and 180 Degrees Branch Executives to match consulting projects to branches. Therefore, delivering the highest quality consulting for our clients and meeting their needs and expectations

Mandatory Attributes

• Good understanding of 180 Degrees Consulting and ability to demonstrate in interviews 
• A proven track record of negotiating and securing ambitious projects & business opportunities 
• High levels of verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and professionalism 

Desired Attributes

• Prior involvement in 180 Degrees Consulting as a Consultant, Branch Executive or Founder
• Previous consulting experience and/or knowledge of consulting preferred but not required
• Experience in identifying root issues and developing appropriate project scopes to address organisational challenges of potential clients
• High levels of self-confidence in pitching to, and negotiating with, leaders of nonprofits and social enterprises
• Diligence in relationship management, including an ability to respond to enquiries in a timely manner
• Willingness to work in a team that operates virtually, and appreciative of the need for careful and consistent documentation of client interactions in such an environment

Time Required

• This role is voluntary, with a significant degree of flexibility in how and when you allocate time during the week.
• You must be able to commit at least 7-10 hours per week, including fortnightly team meetings and a quarterly GLT-wide meeting.
• You must be able to commit for a duration of at least 12 months.

The Global Strategic Partnerships Specialist will drive 180 Degrees Consulting’s future growth by identifying new private, public and social sector organizations that can support 180 Degrees Consulting financially and/or strategically and by managing the expansion of the existing global partnerships. The position requires someone who is capable of identifying, pitching and securing partnerships/sponsorships with large organizations, has strong communication and negotiation skills, the ability to work with different cultures and to have a hands-on approach

Key Responsibilities

• Establish, negotiate and develop strategic partnerships with private, public and social sector organizations (e.g. corporates, foundations etc.) that help 180 Degrees Consulting achieve its strategic goals and diversify its revenue streams
• Responsible for managing, retaining and growing the existing global partnerships of 180 Degrees
• Identify and articulate the unique value proposition of 180 Degrees that can be utilized to attract new partners and sponsors
• Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders to drive growth and position 180 Degrees Consulting as a leader in our field
• Draft partnership and sponsorship proposals that consider the diverse needs of potential partners/sponsors of 180 Degrees
• Assist with shaping the global partnerships strategy for 180 Degrees

Mandatory Attributes

• Good understanding of 180 Degrees Consulting and ability to demonstrate in interviews 
• A proven track record of negotiating and securing ambitious partnerships & sponsorships 
• High levels of verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and professionalism 

Desired Attributes

• Prior involvement in 180 Degrees Consulting as a Consultant, Branch Executive or Founder
• A strategic thinker who can identify, progress and convert external opportunities.
• Previous experience in interacting and negotiating with senior stakeholders at corporations, foundations or governments.
• Previous experience in managing customer or partner accounts, with the ability to effectively navigate and mediate conflict and foster honest dialogue.
• Willingness to work in a team that operates virtually, and appreciative of the need for careful and consistent documentation of partner interactions in such an environment

Time Required

• This role is voluntary, with a significant degree of flexibility in how and when you allocate time during the week.
• You must be able to commit at least 7-10 hours per week, including fortnightly team meetings and a quarterly GLT-wide meeting.
• You must be able to commit for a duration of at least 12 months.

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The Social Media Specialist is to assist our Global Communications team within a content producer/copywriting assistant capacity with the planning and execution of marketing, social media, and content strategy of 180 Degrees Consulting on a global scale. This involves developing brand resources to professionalize our engagements with external stakeholders and developing marketing initiatives designed to communicate 180 Degrees’ impact and success to consultants, clients, and branches.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide creative and professional visual designs that convey 180 Degrees’ brand identity in line with our brand guidelines
• Collaborate with social content team members to own the concept and execution of copy across 180DC’s social channels
• Brainstorm, concept, collaborate, comp, and present innovative social content ideas that get traction and produce measurable results.
• Write content for TikTok, Youtube and Reels
• Researching potential individuals, charities or businesses that could provide content for us
• Reaching out to said parties and collecting inputs from them (testimonials, interviews, etc)
• Formulating inputs into forms of content for our website, newsletter, and social media
  

Mandatory Attributes

• Creativity: we want fresh ideas and we want someone who is capable of taking the initiative to execute these
• Tenacity: a lot of this job requires liaising with people you will need to be relentless in your pursuit of getting the job done; whether it be meeting deadlines, or gathering information from various sources
• Confidence: we want someone who is able to take feedback and re-work ideas but also is able to challenge the team in order maximise 180DC’s output value
• Organisational skills: The positions main tasks revolve around collecting inputs for content and making sure we have what we need on time. An ability to remain calm and focused when under pressure is also key.
• Flexibility, responsiveness and quick-thinking: we often have to adjust for last-minute changes so being available and adaptable is key. We need someone who is motivated by our projects and keen for them to be seen through, regardless of the challenges presented.
• Communication skills: the position involves a lot of reaching out to people, so we need someone who adopts polite, friendly and clear language in their exchanges.
• Technical skills : Proficiency with online visual tools such as Canva and Piktochart 

Desired Attributes

• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite (e.g. Illustrator/Photoshop)
• Proactive, enthusiastic team-player, able to work in a virtual, globally dispersed team
• Familiarity with Lightroom, Final Cut Pro or other video editing software is a bonus, but not a must.

Time Required

• This role is voluntary, with a significant degree of flexibility in how and when you allocate time during the week.
• You must be able to commit at least 7-10 hours per week, including fortnightly team meetings and a monthly GLT-wide meeting.
• You must be able to commit for a duration of at least 12 months

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The Video and Audiovisual Content Specialist (as part of the Communications team) is responsible for creating high-quality video and audiovisual content to support various organizational initiatives. This role involves filming, editing, and producing videos that effectively communicate the organization's message, enhance brand awareness, and engage our audience. The specialist will work closely with various teams to ensure the content aligns with the overall communication and marketing strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Content Creation:
  • Plan, film, and edit video content for multiple platforms including social media, websites, and internal communications.
  • Develop storyboards and scripts for video projects.
  • Ensure all video content aligns with the organization's brand guidelines and communication strategies.
• Technical Execution:
  • Operate video cameras, lighting, and sound equipment to produce high-quality video content.
  • Use video editing software to enhance video quality, add effects, and ensure seamless transitions.
  • Manage video storage and organization for easy access and retrieval.
• Collaboration:
  • Work closely with the marketing, social media, and communications teams to develop video content that supports their initiatives.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and relevance of video content.
  • Coordinate with external vendors for specialized video production needs when necessary.
• Project Management:
  • Manage multiple video projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of content.
  • Maintain an organized workflow and documentation for all video projects.
  • Monitor and report on the performance of video content, using analytics to guide future content creation.

Mandatory Attributes:

• Technical Skills:
  • Experience in video editing (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or any other similar).
  • Understanding of video production techniques, including filming, lighting, and sound.
  • Experience with motion graphics and animation software is a plus.
• Creativity and Innovation:
  • Ability to develop creative concepts and bring them to life through video.
  • Strong visual storytelling skills.
  • Ability to think outside the box and suggest innovative ideas for content creation.
• Communication:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to interact with various stakeholders.

Desired Attributes:

• Experience in creating video content for social media platforms.
• Familiarity with best practices for video SEO.
• Background in digital marketing or communications.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Passionate about storytelling and visual communication.

Time Required:

• This role is voluntary, with a significant degree of flexibility in how and when you allocate time during the week.
• You must be able to commit at least 7-10 hours per week, including fortnightly team meetings and a monthly GLT-wide meeting.
• You must be able to commit for a duration of at least 12 months.

The Global Data & Insights Specialists collate data insights and collaborate with other GLT teams to implement resulting actions. The Global Data & Insights Specialists build and maintain the GLT data infrastructure to capture and analyse data on branch performance and other 180 Degrees Consulting key metrics.

Key Responsibilities

• Generating insights from data and translating them into workable action
• Investigating data sources to inform decision making and additionally improve data outcomes
• Building and maintaining data infrastructure, data cleansing, and performing data analytics
• Identify opportunities to improve how and what data is collected within the GLT, branches and at 180 Degrees as a whole
• Collaborate across GLT teams to deliver cross-functional initiatives
• Depending on the team needs, you will focus on certain workstream(s)

Desired Attributes

• Experience designing and implementing data capture, analysis and reporting infrastructure
• Familiarity analysing data to extract actionable insights
• Level of comfort with uncertainty and flexibility is crucial
• Able to remain calm and efficient in changing circumstances
• Capable of expressing bold and unique ideas, along with methods, to validate insights
• Team player instincts and interest in learning from others is imperative
• The ability to consistently deliver, to facilitate trust, enable speed, and reduce required oversight
• Motivated by and adhere to 180 Degrees’ mission and embody 180 Degrees’ values

Time Required

• This role is voluntary, with a significant degree of flexibility in how and when you allocate time during the week.
• You must be able to commit at least 5-7 hours per week, including fortnightly team meetings and a monthly GLT-wide meeting.
• You must be able to commit for a duration of at least 12 months.

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The Global Legal Coordination Specialist is responsible for championing legal awareness and supporting legal risk management for 180 Degrees Consulting. In this role, Specialists manage and improve key legal documents and work with branch executives to guide resolution of legal challenges related to branch establishment, client engagements, and sponsorship arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve existing legal documents, working with pro bono legal partners to ensure documents are fit for purpose
• Assist in the creation of documentation and guides for legal awareness and risk management, educating branch executives and GLT members to increase legal prudence and compliance
• Provide guidance to 180 Degrees branches and GLT in resolving legal challenges related to various legal matters across the organisation
• Note: Although in this role you will be working on a range of legal related issues (and helping to facilitate their resolution) you will not be responsible for giving any legal or other professional advice
• Depending on the team needs, you will focus on certain workstream(s)

Desired Attributes

• Studying a law degree or early experience (1-2 years) as a lawyer, preferably in corporate, contract, tax or IP law
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Resourceful and aware, able to identify legal risks and call out concerns and considerations to leaders

Time Required

• This role is voluntary, with a significant degree of flexibility in how and when you allocate time during the week
• You must be able to commit at least 5-7 hours per week, including weekly team meetings and a bi-monthly GLT-wide meeting
• You must be able to commit for a duration of at least 12 months

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Reporting to the Global Finance Lead, the Global Finance Specialist is responsible for:
(a) developing relationships with sponsors, foundations and governments that involve some form of financial support,
(b) managing the financial systems used to collect financial contributions from clients
(c) ensuring all financial reporting and compliance obligations are met. This role will suit someone with experience and interest in accounting, finance, business development, and/or fundraising

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a financial strategy to ensure financial sustainability of the 180DC; develop and implement an annual budget
• Maintain accurate financial records in compliance with a variety of regulatory bodies across different jurisdictions
• Administer and improve the invoicing processes used by 180 Degrees branches seeking client financial contributions
• Present insights from financial data to the board, executive team and other teams to help with strategy and other goals
• Manage partnership relationships and grant applications, and seek out new strategic partnerships across the regions in which 180 Degrees operates for fundraising and other activities

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience with accounting, fundraising, business development, partnership management, data analysis, financial reporting, forecasting or compliance
• Detail oriented, with reasonable quantitative skills
• High levels of integrity, with impeccable personal and professional ethical standards
• Highly motivated team player, with a “roll-up your sleeves” approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly organized and methodical
• The ability to work independently in a virtual environment as part of a global team towards shared goals
• Proficient at using Excel

Time Required

• This role is voluntary, with a significant degree of flexibility regarding when work is undertaken
• You must be able to commit to 7 -10 hours per week, including a regular fortnightly team meeting
• You must be able to commit for a duration of at least 12 months

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The Global Programs Specialists will be responsible to design, implement and spearhead all the global programs that are organised by the GLT to foster impactful people development and community-building. 

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement 180DC’s global programs to enhance cross-branch collaboration in the 180DC community 
• Organize, improve, and develop the annual Global Awards
• Liaise with the Global Growth and Regional Operations teams to smoothly organise and implement global programs
• Contribute to team development initiatives, such as strategy documentation, increased automation (through the use of AI), process optimization and impact measurement
• Collaborate with the Regional Operations teams to organise programs at regional summits and meet-ups
  

Mandatory Attributes

• Level of comfort with uncertainty and flexibility is crucial
• Capable of expressing bold and unique ideas along with methods to validate
• Be motivated by and adhere to the 180 Degrees mission and embody 180 Degrees’ values
• Good understanding of 180 Degrees Consulting 
• High levels of verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and professionalism 
  

Desired Attributes

• Prior involvement with 180DC
• The ability to remain calm and efficient in changing circumstances
• Able to consistently deliver against their agreed responsibilities to facilitate trust, enable speed, and reduce required oversight
• A strategic thinker who can identify, progress and convert external opportunities.
• Willingness to work in a team that operates virtually, and appreciative of the need for careful and consistent documentation of partner interactions in such an environment

Time Required

• This role is voluntary, with a significant degree of flexibility in how and when you allocate time during the week
• You must be able to commit at least 8-9 hours per week, including weekly team meetings and 1-1s with Team Leads, and a quarterly GLT-wide meeting
• You must be able to commit for a duration of at least 12 months

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