Remote Director of Programmes

Summary

Join us as a passionate volunteer Director of Programmes (DPG) at The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI), supporting the application of blockchain technology in the global fight against climate change. As a key member of our team, you will develop programme strategy, coordinate projects with diverse teams, and engage stakeholders to achieve synergy.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing sustainability initiatives and projects
• Experience in building constructive relationships with a diversity of stakeholders, such as UN agencies, governmental organizations, academic institutions, corporations, and civil society; and
• A relevant degree or postgraduate qualification in a sustainability-related discipline, such as computer science, environmental studies, business administration, or project management

Responsibilities

• To develop programme strategy, implementation and evaluation plan in alignment with BCI’s overall strategy
• To coordinate projects with a diverse global team, including officers from research divisions, communications and capacity-building divisions
• To engage and build relationships with relevant stakeholders to achieve synergy
• To foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, promote effective communication, knowledge sharing and critical reflection among teams
• To identify key milestones and facilitate reflection and collective learning with diverse divisions and project partners
• To work closely with senior management to foresee and tackle potential risks and develop mitigation strategies
• To resolve potential conflicts and issues that arise during project implementation and foster a solution-based approach
• To develop a programme team for overall programme execution and monitoring
• To prepare comprehensive reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate project status, achievements, and challenges to key stakeholders

Benefits

This is a great first step to take to gain experience for an industry change into climate action and/or emerging tech