UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Director of Programmes (DPG)

The Blockchain & Climate Institute seeks a volunteer Director of Programmes to lead cross-divisional projects, drive sustainability initiatives, and coordinate global teams remotely from Europe or the UK.

Reporting to the Chief of Staff, this volunteer role focuses on aligning programme strategies with the institute’s mission to combat climate change through blockchain technology. The position requires coordinating diverse global teams, managing cross-divisional projects, and fostering collaboration among research, communications, and capacity-building divisions.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute programme strategies, implementation plans, and evaluation frameworks that align with the institute’s broader goals.
• Manage cross-divisional project coordination, ensuring seamless collaboration among research, communications, and capacity-building teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to maximize synergy and project impact.
• Cultivate a collaborative, inclusive work environment that encourages knowledge sharing, effective communication, and critical reflection.
• Define key milestones and facilitate collective learning and reflection across divisions and with project partners.
• Collaborate with senior management to anticipate risks, develop mitigation strategies, and address potential issues during project execution.
• Resolve conflicts and implement solution-oriented approaches to challenges that arise during project implementation.
• Develop and oversee a programme team responsible for execution, monitoring, and reporting.
• Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate project status, achievements, and challenges to stakeholders.
• Identify and evaluate new institute-level project opportunities.
• Integrate cross-divisional programme planning and project management practices.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading and managing sustainability initiatives and projects.
• Ability to build constructive relationships with diverse stakeholders, including UN agencies, governments, academia, corporations, and civil society.
• A relevant degree or postgraduate qualification in international development, sustainability, computer science, environmental studies, business administration, or project management.
• Working knowledge of UN climate change processes, inter-governmental mechanisms, technology transfer, and related funding structures.
• Strong understanding of climate change, sustainability, climate finance, and blockchain technology.
• Familiarity with the business aspects of blockchain and climate actions, including market dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and funding opportunities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management applications.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, inspire, delegate, and coordinate team members effectively.
• Ability to analyze complex problems, identify innovative solutions, and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent project management and interpersonal skills.
• Capacity to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Self-accountability for managing work and meeting project delivery deadlines.

Nice to have

• Experience managing remote or distributed teams.
• Cultural sensitivity, adaptability, and the ability to navigate diverse perspectives and time zones.

What the company offers

• Gain valuable experience for a career transition into climate action and/or emerging technology sectors.
• Opportunity to collaborate with like-minded professionals at a prominent global event featuring ministerial delegations and renowned climate thought leaders.
• Work with a credible, expert, and research-driven team advising relevant stakeholders.

About the company

The Blockchain & Climate Institute is an international, volunteer-led think tank dedicated to advocating for the application of blockchain technology in the global fight against climate change. The organization supports governments, inter-governmental and regional organizations, and corporations in navigating the complex landscape of emerging technologies for environmental benefit. Through rigorous research, identification, and analysis of emerging technologies, BCI enables informed decision-making within the climate action network. The communications team plays a vital role in sharing the institute’s story and highlighting its contributions to driving innovation for a cleaner, greener future.

• International, volunteer-led think tank focused on climate change and blockchain technology.
• Supports governments, inter-governmental and regional organizations, and corporations in leveraging emerging technologies for environmental good.
• Conducts rigorous research to identify and analyze emerging technologies for informed decision-making in climate action.
• Communications team dedicated to sharing the institute’s story and driving innovation for a cleaner, greener future.