UNPAID Volunteer - Director of Research; Sustainable Finance

Director Of Research (Sustainable Finance)

This is an unpaid role. The Director of Research (Sustainable Finance) will be home-based and work with the Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI), an international volunteers-led think tank supporting the application of blockchain technology in the global fight against climate change.

We are looking for a passionate professional volunteer who takes a methodological approach to their work, conducts independent research and analysis, engages with key stakeholders, and establishes strategic partnerships to progress the BCI's core mission.

The responsibilities include:

• Providing leadership, strategic planning, and administrative and personnel management across the entire Division, particularly with projects that combine "Sustainable Finance" and "Data Technologies" in response to demands from governments;
• Reporting to the Director-General, the ExCo, and advisors on progress across the management and a wide range of projects taking place in the Division;
• Coordinating research support for fellows' councils in areas such as sustainable finance, renewable energy, carbon trading, biodiversity conservation, etc.;
• Carrying out primary and secondary research activities, including both quantitative and qualitative, analytical examination and publishing of high-quality research which spearheads the growing field of sustainable finance (particularly climate/environmental aspects);
• Generating opportunities for strategic partnerships with the support of Strategy Officers;
• Attending conferences and events to promote the BCI, communicate research findings and insights, and engage with key stakeholders.