UNPAID VOLUNTEER

The Blockchain & Climate Institute is seeking unpaid volunteers for the Senior Programme Officer role, which is remote. Volunteers will assist the Director-General's Office in overseeing the BCI Fellowship Programme, focusing on operational tasks, global outreach, and event organization. Responsibilities include managing the fellowship experience, preparing reports, and ensuring effective communication. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills, organizational abilities, and proficiency in digital collaboration tools.
THIS IS AN UNPAID ROLE

Role Title: Senior Programme Officer

Role Nature: Volunteer

Location: Remote

The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) is an international volunteer-led NGO supporting and advocating the application of emerging technology in the global fight against climate change.

What will you be doing?

We are seeking dynamic, self-starting VOLUNTEERS interested in joining our organization as (Senior) Programme Officers at the Director-General's Office overseeing the BCI Fellowship Programme.

As a member of the Executive Officer Grade, you will work in this role side by side with the Director of Programmes (DPG), helping with operational and administrative tasks as needed. You will be responsible for designing and executing a globally inclusive fellowship that empowers innovators to develop real-world climate solutions leveraging emerging technologies like blockchain and AI. This is a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of climate technologists and decentralized leaders. You will also be responsible for ensuring meetings are effectively organised and minuted, maintaining effective records and administration, and upholding the legal requirements of governing documents, charity law, and company law.

Responsibilities:
• Producing research briefings for Council Fellows’ consumption;
• Lead global outreach, recruitment, and selection of diverse fellows from across disciplines and regions;
• Manage the end-to-end fellowship experience including onboarding, mentorship, program delivery, and milestone tracking;
• Organize and facilitate virtual events such as quarterly meetings, workshops, trainings, and project engagements;
• Prepare reports, blog, case studies, and success stories to share impact with the community;
• Oversee budgets, logistics, contracts, and program tools (e.g., Notion, Airtable);
• Assisting in the management of Council projects on blockchain and various climate change policy areas;
• Deploy community engagement strategies, including designing inclusive events, facilitating discussions, and maintaining high levels of member participation;
• Liaising with the Director of Programmes (DPG) and Fellows to plan meetings;
• Taking minutes at Council meetings;
• Circulating approved minutes;
• Checking that agreed actions are carried out;
• Keeping up-to-date fellow database (i.e. names, addresses, and telephone numbers) of Council Fellows;
• Filing minutes and reports;

Requirements

Skills & Abilities:
• Excellent oral communication skills, including the ability to develop effective working relationships, work flexibly across professional and operational boundaries, and communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels;
• Excellent English writing;
• Proficient in using digital tools for remote collaboration and program delivery;
• Close attention to detail;
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to balance competing work demands;
• Respectful and effective interpersonal relations;
• Ability to analyze and synthesize complex topics of discussion and write them up in concise minutes;
• Ability to work under pressure and keep deadlines for the preparation of documentation for the council;
• Ability to work according to policies and procedures.

General & Specialist Knowledge:
• Advanced Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and Outlook;
• Basic knowledge of Airtable and/or Trello;
• Some knowledge of topics central to the BCI such as climate change, climate finance, and blockchain technology preferred.

Education & Training:
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in climate, sustainability, blockchain, international development, or a related field.
• 4–6 years of experience in program or project management, ideally within global