Blockchain & Climate Institute/ BCI America Inc.

Lead communications and external affairs strategies, manage volunteer teams, engage senior policymakers, and oversee media and public relations for the Blockchain & Climate Institute. | Experience in public policy communications, stakeholder engagement, media campaign coordination, and knowledge of climate change and blockchain, with strong communication and organizational skills. | THIS IS AN UNPAID VOLUNTEERING ROLE. Role Title: Senior Communications Manager/ Communications Officer Role Nature: Volunteer Location: Home-based The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) is an international volunteer-led think tank, with 160 volunteers from around the world, supporting and advocating the application of blockchain technology in the global fight against climate change. We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic VOLUNTEER to serve as the Senior Communications Manager (unpaid role) to work in the Communications Branch under the External Affairs Bureau. This individual will build and maintain relationships with key public affairs audiences to enhance the influence, reputation, and profile of BCI. The ideal candidate is driven and experienced, and looking to make a difference in international climate change governance. The successful candidate will have experience in public policy, public affairs, and stakeholder engagement with a track record of successfully engaging contacts to meet objectives. Responsibilities: • Working in the BCI External Affairs Bureau – a team consisting of 3 main pillars: The advocacy and Government Relations Branch; and the Communications Branch (covering social media management, branding and design, and video production). The core functions of this role will include but are not limited to the following: • To support the Head of Communications and senior leadership team to engage effectively with senior policymakers and climate negotiators for impactful project opportunities; • To lead lobbying and influencing activities among Heads of State, Ministers, and parliamentarians; and • To identify lessons learned from BCI’s pioneering projects and translate them to guide the decision-making processes. • Building and leading new teams to manage the future External Affairs strategic agenda. This will include: • To hire and manage a team of volunteers within relevant external affairs and public policy landscapes; • To develop and oversee the External Affairs policies; • To support the Head of Communications to work with the ExCo to develop a strategic vision (especially the Chief Strategy Officer and his Strategy Section under the Director-General’s Office)in line with the BCI’s mission; • To manage other ad-hoc cross-institute external affairs as needed such as BCI’s COP26 Work Programmes; • To raise the profile of the BCI among audiences both within and outside the climate change policy community; • To develop and implement the BCI’s communications strategy; • To oversee communications functions including media publicity, corporate website, social media channels, production of materials for the fundraising campaign and the BCI News Service (as the Editor-in-Chief of our monthly feature in the sponsoring magazine); • To help identify conferences and events which would be suitable for BCI’s participation; • Act as a contact at the BCI for media inquiries – Developing and maintaining good media relations. Requirements Skills & Abilities • Excellent oral communication skills (English and a second language would be a big plus), 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; • Close attention to detail; • Excellent organizational skills and ability to balance competing demands under pressure. • Strong depth of knowledge on topics central to the BCI such as climate change, climate finance, and blockchain technology preferred. • A relevant degree or training in Communications, Journalism, or PR is preferred. General & Specialist Knowledge: • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office; and • Strong depth of knowledge on topics central to the BCI such as climate change, climate finance, and blockchain technology preferred. Education & Training: • A relevant degree or training in Communications, Journalism, or PR is preferred. Relevant Experience: • Proven ability to co-ordinate media campaigns and communications strategies in an environment-related organization(s); • Experience in building constructive relationships with stakeholders; • Experience in working independently and with teams to drive forward projects and campaigns using one's own initiative. Benefits What difference will you make? Blockchain and other emerging technologies, as well as climate change and sustainability - are two hot topic groups that have been headlining media outlets, dominating conferences & events, and gaining increasing traction in research and pilot projects. BCI is here as an expert platform to help governments, inter-governmental and regional organizations as well as relevant corporates to negotiate the complex landscape of emerging technologies for environmental good. We cement our expertise by putting in the hard work in researching, identifying, and analyzing the applications of emerging technologies so that informed decisions can be made by the stakeholders in the climate change and action network. One of the most important aspects of BCI’s mission is to support legislators and policymakers to create an enabling environment for the adoption of distributed ledger technologies. To that end, this opportunity will deepen BCI's research on the interaction between existing policy frameworks and innovative technologies. Benefits you will get from volunteering with BCI are enormous and some include: • 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; and • Help you develop long-lasting professional relationships with others. People who come together to make the world a better place forge a close connection. Selection Process As a voluntary organization, we are pleased to open the door for candidates who may not have the prior experience they need to start, progress, or switch their careers. To recruit the most suitable, talented, or potential new members out of the volume of applications received, it is the BCI’s policy to also consider inexperienced candidates to fill our voluntary unpaid roles as long as they can demonstrate the skills required in the written assessment. In the selection process, most candidates will be invited to complete the following assessment. Section A: Verbal and Numerical Reasoning (20 multiple-choice questions) Section B: Situation Judgement Test (20 multiple-choice questions) Section C: In-Tray Exercise (An open-ended assessment relevant to the duties of the role) Candidates who pass all three sections will be invited to attend a phone screening, first interview, and final interview online.

Provide frontline IT support remotely to volunteers, maintain server systems, troubleshoot issues, perform maintenance, and support users with software and hardware problems. | Requires minimum 12 months Office 365 admin experience, SharePoint and PowerShell skills, strong Microsoft product knowledge, ability to work autonomously, and relevant IT degree or certifications. | THIS IS AN UNPAID VOLUNTEERING ROLE. Role Title: IT Support Officer/ Manager Role Nature: Volunteer Location: Home-based The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) is an international volunteer-led think tank supporting and advocating the application of blockchain technology in the global fight against climate change. We are looking to recruit a couple of highly motivated and enthusiastic VOLUNTEERS serving as IT Support Officers to provide support for our computer systems and networks. More experienced candidates will be appointed as Senior IT Support Officers or IT Support Managers. IT Support Officers will also be given exposure to our projects on blockchain, artificial intelligence, and other emerging digital technologies under development. The ideal candidates will be responsible for providing frontline IT support for the BCI Volunteers with their IT requirements. As part of the Technology Officer Grade, the IT Support Officers will be responsible for the smooth running of server systems and ensuring that users get maximum benefits from them. This will include supporting and providing technical assistance to BCI Volunteers that are using software, hardware, or other computer systems and need help completing tasks or troubleshooting problems through diagnostic tests and remote access to their computers. The successful candidates will also be required to test new products, run regular maintenance checks, and keep abreast with information security issues. Responsibilities: • Providing excellent support service to BCI Volunteers; • Participating in troubleshooting and incident resolution activities; • Ensuring performance pledges are met; • Providing a high level of service and seeking ways to continually improve the IT service to BCI Volunteers; • Performing various regular checks and tasks across the Institute's user accounts and performing any required actions; • Producing high-quality documentation and keeping it up-to-date, including the team support knowledge base; • Creating simple solutions / services utilising out-of-the-box functionality, i.e. Office 365; • Maintaining knowledge of Microsoft in order to guide BCI Volunteers appropriately; • Proactively and constantly seeking to learn and improve both self and team; • Identifying where a support request may be a project requirement, capturing technical requirements, and producing a project specification; • Setting up new users' accounts and profiles and dealing with password issues. Requirements Skills and abilities • Office 365 Administrator experience a minimum of 12 months; • SharePoint development experience; • Automation experience; • Powershell experience; • Patience to manage non-technical end-users with technical queries; • Experience with Governance, Security, and Compliance; • Able to manage their own time and take accountability; • Demonstrable skills in Office 365 and G-Suite administration; • Can work autonomously, proactive, and eager to learn; • Troubleshooting experience; • Strong interest in Microsoft products. General & Specialist Knowledge • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is essential to perform in this role; and • Up-to-date technical knowledge. Education & Training A degree in one of the following subjects: • Business information technology • Business systems engineering • Computer networking and hardware • Computer science • Computer software development • Information technology • Internet engineering • Software engineering Additional courses will be beneficial to the role: BTEC (Edexcel) National Certificate and Diploma IT Practitioners, City & Guilds (E-Quals) IT Practitioners Certificate, and Advanced Diploma and OCR (iPRO) Certificate for IT Practitioners. Relevant Experience • Proven experience working in a similar role is essential; • Experience in building constructive relationships with stakeholders; and • Experience in working independently and with teams to drive forward projects using one's own initiative. Benefits Blockchain and other emerging technologies. Climate change and sustainability. These are two hot topic groups that have been headlining media outlets, dominating conferences & events, and gaining increasing traction in research and pilot projects. BCI is here as an expert platform to help governments, inter-governmental and regional organizations as well as relevant corporates to negotiate the complex landscape of emerging technologies for environmental good. We cement our expertise by putting in the hard work in researching, identifying, and analyzing the applications of emerging technologies so that informed decisions can be made by the stakeholders in the climate change and action network. What's in it for the volunteer? Benefits you will get from volunteering with BCI are enormous and some include: • 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; and • Help you develop long-lasting professional relationships with others. People who come together to make the world a better place forge a close connection. Selection Process As a voluntary organization, we are pleased to open the door for candidates who may not have the prior experience they need to start, progress, or switch their careers. To recruit the most suitable, talented, or potential new members out of the volume of applications received, it is the BCI's policy to also consider inexperienced candidates to fill our voluntary unpaid roles as long as they can demonstrate the skills required in the written assessment. In the selection process, most candidates will be invited to complete the following assessment. Section A: Verbal and Numerical Reasoning (20 multiple-choice questions) Section B: Situation Judgement Test (20 multiple-choice questions) Section C: In-Tray Exercise (An open-ended assessment relevant to the duties of the role) Candidates who pass all three sections will be invited to attend a phone screening, first interview, and final interview online.

Create and deliver training materials and sessions, provide administrative support for learning functions, and coordinate learning activities for volunteers. | Experience as an L&D or Training Manager, knowledge of learning methods, familiarity with e-learning platforms, proficiency in MS Office and LMS, and strong communication skills. | THIS IS AN UNPAID VOLUNTEERING ROLE. Role Title: Senior Learning and Development Officer (SLO) Role Nature: Volunteer Location: Home-based The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) is an international think-tank supporting and advocating the application of blockchain technology in the global fight against climate change. We are looking for a passionate VOLUNTEER who takes a strategic approach to their work, builds professional relationships with stakeholders, and generates opportunities for the organisation development. Responsibilities: • To assist with the curating and/or creating of Capacity Building material for the Institute • To create Learning and Training opportunities for the volunteers • To deliver training initiatives to fulfil the training needs identified within the Institute • To provide regular administrative support for the learning and development functions • To assist in the coordination of BCI learning and training sessions Requirements General & Specialist Knowledge • Strong interest in topics central to BCI, such as climate change, climate finance and blockchain technology • Proven experience as an L&D Manager, Training Manager or similar • Current knowledge of effective learning and development methods • Familiarity with e-learning platforms and practices Skills & Abilities • Proficient in MS Office and Learning Management Systems (LMS) • Excellent communication skills Benefits What difference will you make? Blockchain and other emerging technologies. Climate change and sustainability. These are two hot topic groups that have been headlining media outlets, dominating conferences & events, and gaining increasing traction in research and pilot projects. BCI is here as an expert platform to help governments, inter-governmental and regional organisations as well as relevant corporates to negotiate the complex landscape of emerging technologies for environmental good. We cement our expertise by putting in the hard work in researching, identifying and analysing the applications of emerging technologies so that informed decisions can be made by the stakeholders in the climate change and action network. Benefits you will get from volunteering with BCI are enormous and some include: • Your mind will be mentally stimulated, hence providing you 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; and • Help you develop long-lasting professional relationships with others. Selection Process As a voluntary organization, we are pleased to open the door for candidates who may not have the prior experience they need to start, progress, or switch their careers. To recruit the most suitable, talented, or potential new members out of the volume of applications received, it is the BCI's policy to also consider inexperienced candidates to fill our voluntary unpaid roles as long as they can demonstrate the skills required in the written assessment. In the selection process, most candidates will be invited to complete the following assessment. Section A: Verbal and Numerical Reasoning (20 multiple-choice questions) Section B: Situation Judgement Test (20 multiple-choice questions) Section C: In-Tray Exercise (An open-ended assessment relevant to the duties of the role) Candidates who pass all three sections will be invited to attend a phone screening, first interview, and final interview online.

Design, develop, maintain, and support the organization's website and web applications, including coding, testing, and collaborating with team members. | Requires technical knowledge in client/server web technologies, experience with version control, web security, ability to work independently and in teams, and relevant education or training. | THIS IS AN UNPAID VOLUNTEERING ROLE. Role Title: Web Designers / Developers Role Nature: Volunteer Location: Home-based The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) is an international volunteer-led think tank supporting and advocating the application of blockchain technology in the global fight against climate change. We are looking to recruit a couple of highly motivated and enthusiastic VOLUNTEERS serving as Web Designers or Developers. Working with IT Support Officers and other Web Developers, you will also be given exposure to our projects on blockchain, artificial intelligence, and other emerging digital technologies under development. The ideal candidates will be responsible for providing frontline web support for the BCI. As part of the Technology Officer Grade, the Web Developers will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining BCI's new website. The successful candidates will also be required to test new products, run regular maintenance checks, and keep abreast with information security issues. Responsibilities: • Writing code in one or more programming or scripting languages, such as PHP or JavaScript; • Planning and prototyping new applications; • Designing the architecture of the components of an application; • Deciding on the best technologies and languages for the project; • Testing sites and applications in different browsers and environments; • Problem-solving by fixing bugs in existing projects; • Testing new features thoroughly to ensure they perform the correct task in all cases; • Running performance benchmarking tests; • Reviewing colleagues' code; • Building and testing Application Program Interfaces (APIs) for applications to exchange data; • Researching and incorporating Open Source projects; • Meeting designers, developers, and project staff for progress updates; • Gathering requirements from clients and users; • Learning and testing new technologies, frameworks, and languages; • Staying up-to-date with new trends and advancements in web development; • Building and maintaining databases; • Carrying out code refactoring and optimization of existing code; • Documenting code, so other developers can understand and contribute to it; • Designing information architecture within an application or website. Requirements Skills and abilities • Technical knowledge in areas such as client-side components, server-side languages, web application frameworks, and database management systems; • Experience with version control systems, and a thorough understanding of the architecture of web applications and web security and encryption; • Attention to detail; • A logical approach to problem-solving; • The ability to work independently and in mixed teams; • Experience with development methodologies (such as Agile and Waterfall); • The ability to manage a complex range of tasks and meet deadlines; • Good communication skills. Fluent in English. Education & Training A degree in one of the following subjects: • Computer science; • Software engineering; • Web design and development; • Informatics. Additional courses will be beneficial to the role: BTEC (Edexcel) National Certificate and Diploma IT Practitioners, City & Guilds (E-Quals) IT Practitioners Certificate, and Advanced Diploma and OCR (iPRO) Certificate for IT Practitioners. Relevant Experience • Experience in design, develop , manage and maintain a WordPress website for NGO/Governmental organisation/think tank/charitable organisation/public enterprise/B2B business • Experience in building constructive relationships with stakeholders; • Experience in working independently and with teams to drive forward projects using one's own initiative. Benefits Blockchain and other emerging technologies. Climate change and sustainability. These are two hot topic groups that have been headlining media outlets, dominating conferences & events, and gaining increasing traction in research and pilot projects. BCI is here as an expert platform to help governments, inter-governmental and regional organizations as well as relevant corporates to negotiate the complex landscape of emerging technologies for environmental good. We cement our expertise by putting in the hard work in researching, identifying, and analyzing the applications of emerging technologies so that informed decisions can be made by the stakeholders in the climate change and action network. What's in it for the volunteer? Benefits you will get from volunteering with BCI are enormous and some include: • 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; and • Help you develop long-lasting professional relationships with others. People who come together to make the world a better place forge a close connection. Benefits you will get from volunteering with BCI are enormous and some include: • 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; and • Help you develop long-lasting professional relationships with others. People who come together to make the world a better place forge a close connection. Selection Process As a voluntary organization, we are pleased to open the door for candidates who may not have the prior experience they need to start, progress, or switch their careers. To recruit the most suitable, talented, or potential new members out of the volume of applications received, it is the BCI's policy to also consider inexperienced candidates to fill our voluntary unpaid roles as long as they can demonstrate the skills required in the written assessment. In the selection process, most candidates will be invited to complete the following assessment. Section A: Verbal and Numerical Reasoning (20 multiple-choice questions) Section B: Situation Judgement Test (20 multiple-choice questions) Section C: In-Tray Exercise (An open-ended assessment relevant to the duties of the role) Candidates who pass all three sections will be invited to attend a phone screening, first interview, and final interview online.