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UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Senior / Programme Officer

@ Blockchain Climate Institute
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United States
RemoteVolunteer
Responsibilities:Lead outreach, Manage fellowship, Organize events
Requirements Summary:Senior volunteer role; bachelor's required, master preferred; 4–6 years in program management; strong research, communication, and community-building skills.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Notion, Airtable, Discord, Slack, Telegram, Microsoft Office
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Job Description

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;