Blockchain & Climate Institute is hiring a
Chief of Staff, Remote - China

Summary

The job is for a volunteer Chief of Staff/ Deputy position at The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI), a home-based organization focused on applying blockchain technology to combat climate change. The role involves overseeing organizational administration, streamlining activities based on the priorities of the Director-General, and assisting with various aspects of organizational administration.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and research skills including critical thinking, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent communicator in written and verbal form
• Extremely versatile and dedicated to efficiency and productivity
• Experience in planning and leading strategic initiatives
• Impeccable managerial and interpersonal skills
• Proven track record of effectively interacting with senior management
• Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across departments

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic directorate-level project initiatives from development through successful execution
• Assist and communicate with principal executives in decision-making, program management, and initiative implementation
• Review, design, and execute improvements to cross-institute project initiatives
• Improve current processes and coordinate organizational procedures for optimized efficiency and productivity
• Serve as liaison officer among senior executives, and heads of divisions regarding company climate, volunteers' well-being, project updates, proposals, and planning
• Assist the Assistant Director-General in resolving volunteers’ concerns (if necessary)
• Build and develop relationships with all volunteers for increased efficiency and effective responsiveness to existing operations, and help to define new operational strategies
• Serve as the general program manager handling inquiries, developing action plans to address them, and assisting with the preparation and dissemination of internal communications
• Acts as a representative of the Director General for external liaison work

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with budget management
• Experience with data analysis (desirable)
• Consulting experience with a focus on operations management(desirable)
• Nimble business mind with a focus on developing creative solutions
• Strong project reporting skills with a focus on inter-departmental communication
• Experience working independently and with teams to drive forward projects using your own initiative

Benefits

• Hone or learn new skills including research, presentation, writing, professional etiquette
• Mentally stimulate your mind, providing a sense of purpose
• Advance and boost your professional career by helping you to make professional connections and giving you real-world experience at the intersection between climate and emerging technologies
• Develop long-lasting professional relationships with others. People who come together to make the world a better place forge a close connection