Common Knowledge Base Association (CKBA)

About the Role
CKBA is seeking an Operations Director to oversee organizational operations, coordinate functional teams, and drive the effective execution of organizational priorities.
The Operations Director works closely with the Board, functional leads, and the Chief of Staff to strengthen organizational alignment, operational effectiveness, and accountability.
The role has decision-making authority within approved budgets and policies, while major strategic and governance decisions remain with the Board and General Assembly.
Key Responsibilities
Organizational Coordination & Execution
Coordinate across Engineering, Research, Ecosystem, Communications, DevRel, and other functional teams.
Translate Board-approved priorities into actionable plans with clear ownership and timelines.
Track progress, identify execution risks, and resolve cross-functional challenges.
Ensure clear ownership, communication, and accountability for organizational initiatives.
Operational Management & Decision-Making
Make operational decisions within approved budgets and delegated authority.
Review and approve hiring and resource requests within established budget limits.
Work with functional leads to address operational and performance issues.
Escalate major organizational changes for Board approval when necessary.
Planning & Performance
Facilitate organizational planning and regular progress reviews.
Monitor progress against agreed objectives and identify execution risks.
Partner with the Chief of Staff to conduct leadership reviews, assess functional leads’ performance, and address performance gaps.
Provide recommendations on organizational structure, staffing, and operational improvements.
Financial & Internal Operations Oversight
Oversee organizational budget execution and resource utilization.
Work with the Chief of Staff and Finance team to ensure effective financial and administrative operations.
Maintain appropriate operational processes, reporting, and accountability.
Board & Governance Coordination
Implement Board-approved organizational priorities and decisions.
Provide regular updates on organizational performance, operational risks, and resource utilization.
Support Board and General Assembly decision-making with relevant operational information.
Ensure decisions requiring governance approval are appropriately escalated.
Requirements
Proven experience in operations leadership or cross-functional management.
Strong coordination, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Experience managing budgets, operational planning, and organizational performance.
Ability to work effectively with autonomous technical and non-technical teams.
Experience in distributed, technology-driven, or decentralized organizations.
Strong English communication skills.
Web3 or open-source ecosystem experience preferred.
Success Measures
Functional teams operate effectively with clear priorities and ownership.
Cross-functional challenges are resolved efficiently.
Organizational initiatives are executed according to approved priorities.
Budget and resource decisions are made responsibly and within delegated authority.
The Board has clear visibility into organizational progress and risks.
Day-to-day operational decisions no longer depend heavily on the Board President.
Perks & Work Environment
Remote & Flexible — Work from anywhere with a globally distributed team.
Flexible Time Off — 15 days of time off + public holidays based on your location.
AI & Tooling Support — Budget for AI and productivity tools that help you work better.
In-person Gatherings — Opportunities to meet and build together through team gatherings and ecosystem events.

The Nervos Community Catalyst (NCC) is an organisation supported by the Common Knowledge Base Association (CKBA). It aims to strengthen productivity in the CKB community through a range of initiatives. Its work focuses primarily on developers, but may also support other productive activities, such as content creation and community activism.
For further information, see the NCC website and announcement post.
Job Description
The Developer Relations Coordinator (DevRel Coordinator) oversees, tracks and coordinates developers participating in the CKBuilders and Build on CKB programmes. The DevRel Coordinator is the main point of contact for new builders working through CKB and Fiber documentation, helping them find relevant resources and connecting them with DevRel or other technical contributors when needed.
The DevRel Coordinator also maintains close relationships with developers participating in NCC programmes and helps coordinate communication and support between these builders and CKB developer teams. The role also involves highlighting selected developer contributions to the wider community through social media.
The DevRel Coordinator is a full-time contractor and reports to the NCC Director through regular meetings.
Key Responsibilities
Track and engage with active CKBuilders, CKBuilder alumni and Build on CKB members, maintaining regular communication and following up on project progress and support needs.
Redesign and maintain the CKBuilder project tracker.
Improve the visibility and presentation of developer activity across NCC programmes.
Act as the first point of contact for developers with questions, directing them to appropriate resources or connecting them with DevRel and other technical contributors when needed.
Provide constructive feedback on developer ideas and projects within the scope of the role.
Develop developer engagement strategies on CKBoost and design campaigns where appropriate.
Review weekly reports submitted by CKBuilders and follow up on progress or issues where needed.
Showcase developer activity through social media posts.
Contribute strategic input on NCC's positioning.
Optional Additional Responsibilities
The following responsibilities may be added for higher remuneration:
Represent NCC at regional CKBuilder events, where feasible.
Manage developer payroll.
Person Specification
Essential
Strong written communication skills.
Professional approach.
Proactive work ethic.
Strong organisational skills.
Ability to respond to queries within a reasonable timeframe.
Background in computer science.
A sound technical understanding of blockchain and CKB.
Highly Desirable
Bilingual in English and Chinese.
Familiarity with the CKB ecosystem, documentation, tooling and development teams.
Experience working with developers or coordinating technical projects and contributors.
Ability to solve problems and design solutions where needed.
Understanding of the crypto industry and wider technology and market trends.
Experience using AI tools.
Desirable
Ability to work asynchronously.