Senior Programme Officer

Summary

Join the Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) as a Senior Programme Officer volunteer! This remote role involves working alongside the Director of Programmes, supporting operational and administrative tasks for the BCI Fellowship Programme. You will design and execute a globally inclusive fellowship empowering innovators to develop climate solutions using emerging technologies. Responsibilities include managing the fellowship experience, organizing events, preparing reports, overseeing budgets, and deploying community engagement strategies. The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication and organizational skills, proficiency in digital tools, and a background in program management. A bachelor's degree is required, and a master's degree is preferred. This volunteer position offers significant professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• 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
• Advanced Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and Outlook
• Basic knowledge of Airtable and/or Trello
• Bachelor’s degree required
• 4–6 years of experience in program or project management, ideally within global fellowships, leadership development, or innovation ecosystems

Responsibilities

• Produce 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Some knowledge of topics central to the BCI such as climate change, climate finance, and blockchain technology preferred
• Master’s degree preferred in climate, sustainability, blockchain, international development, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of climate and energy challenges; familiarity or experience in technology, financial service, energy industries is highly desirable
• Demonstrated experience building and nurturing online or hybrid communities across regions and time zones
• Experience using community platforms (e.g., Discord, Slack, Telegram) and managing content, feedback, and engagement across digital channels
• Proven ability to manage remote programs and engage global, multicultural cohorts
• Experience in working independently and with teams to meet deadlines in a timely manner

Benefits

• You will hone or learn new skills including research, presentation, writing, professional etiquette
• Your mind will be mentally stimulated, hence providing you with a sense of purpose
• You will 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
• Help you develop long-lasting professional relationships with others. People who come together to make the world a better place forge a close connection