Blockchain & Climate Institute

The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) is a progressive think tank focused on leveraging emerging technologies like blockchain and AI to combat climate change and promote sustainability. BCI facilitates global technology transfers and provides support for climate policy development, aiming to enhance climate actions through innovative, transparent solutions.

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🔥 UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Director of Legal Research

Posted about 1 month ago

📍 United Kingdom, Netherlands, Denmark

🧭 Volunteer

🔍 Climate change, blockchain technology

🔧 Requirements

Excellent oral communication skills and ability to develop effective working relationships.
Excellent English writing skills and detail-oriented.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to balance competing demands under pressure.
Well-developed understanding of priorities and operations of relevant funding bodies.
Strong presentation skills and ability to deliver successful outcomes from large-scale research.
Ability to combine skills of motivated staff into multi-disciplinary teams.
Effective monitoring and decision-making skills.
High levels of professional judgment.
A relevant Ph.D. degree or training in academic research skills is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong knowledge in topics related to climate change and blockchain technology preferred.

💡 Responsibilities

To supervise Legal Research Officers in providing research support in the intersection of internet/DLT law and renewable energy, carbon trading, forest monitoring, natural resource management, etc.
To provide technical and strategic leadership for analytical research and set the agenda for research across the organization.
To generate opportunities for strategic research or knowledge partnerships.
To contribute across the organization as a member of the Executive Committee.
To anticipate and respond to the organization’s tactical and strategic business support needs.
To manage the Research Division’s time budget effectively to deliver organizational objectives.
To attend conferences and events to promote the BCI, communicate research findings and insights via PowerPoint decks, and engage with key stakeholders.

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🔥 UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Strategy Officer / Manager

Posted about 2 months ago

📍 United Kingdom

🧭 Volunteer

🔍 Climate change and emerging technologies

🔧 Requirements

BSc/BA/MBA in Business or relevant discipline required.
Additional professional qualifications or certifications a plus.
Significant work experience as Strategist, Management Consultant, or another relevant role.
Proven experience in project management of large multi-phase projects.
Strong working knowledge of business management best practices.
Solid knowledge of data analysis and research techniques.
Familiarity with common business software, project management programs, and IT systems.
Able to develop and present detailed, actionable proposals and plans.
Impeccable organizational skills.
Aptitude for analytical and creative thinking.
Excellent listening skills with an ability to communicate with professionals in various disciplines.

💡 Responsibilities

Evaluate short-term or long-term projects, addressing a range of issues and needs.
Collaborate with management or other volunteers to action respective goals and requirements.
Utilize both traditional and modern assessment tools, such as interviews, surveys, evaluations, strategic frameworks, etc.
Understand situational interpretations and analyze data to identify and understand challenges.
Draft discussion papers, present and explain findings to the Executive Committee and Advisory Board.
Provide advice or suggestions for improvements that meet our objectives.
Formulate plans for implementation of recommendations.
Negotiate and overcome objections from stakeholders and various levels of management.
Suggest and resource training needed to meet challenges that may arise.

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Posted about 2 months ago

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🔥 UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Principal Technology Officer - Distributed Ledger Technology

Posted about 2 months ago

📍 United Kingdom, United States, Hong Kong, Germany

🧭 Volunteer

🔍 Climate change and sustainability

🔧 Requirements

Excellent oral communication skills for effective working relationships and stakeholder engagement.
Excellent organizational skills to balance competing demands under pressure.
Proven ability in computing or math-related tasks for Agile technology projects.
Experience building constructive relationships with stakeholders.
Experience working independently and with teams to drive projects using initiative.
Experience in designing, planning, and facilitating independent research.
Strong technical skills in programming languages and DLT/Blockchain technologies (e.g., Solidity, Ethereum).
Experience in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, Google Cloud.
A portfolio of supported Open-Source GitHub projects is desirable.
Strong project reporting skills focused on inter-departmental communication.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related field.
Fluency in English; additional languages are desirable.

💡 Responsibilities

Define and execute the DLT/Blockchain technology strategy and roadmap for BCI’s projects and initiatives.
Build, lead and manage the DLT/Blockchain technology team, including hiring, training, mentoring, and performance evaluation.
Research and identify the best data sets and AI models for our use cases and objectives.
Design, develop, test, and deploy applications and solutions using DLT/Blockchain and complementary technologies.
Ensure the quality, reliability, security, and scalability of our technology products and services.
Monitor and evaluate the performance and impact of our technology solutions and provide feedback.
Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including project partners and donors.
Stay updated on the latest trends in emerging technologies, climate, and sustainability.
Generate opportunities for strategic partnerships.
Attend conferences and events to promote BCI and communicate research findings.

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Posted about 2 months ago

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🔥 Demo Role for System Testing Purpose only - DO NOT APPLY

Posted 3 months ago

📍 United Kingdom

🧭 Voluntary

🔍 Emerging technologies, Climate change, Sustainability

🔧 Requirements

Demo Role for System Testing Purpose
Candidates with or without prior experience may apply as long as they can demonstrate the required skills.

💡 Responsibilities

Perform tasks related to system testing.
Actively engage in the demo role assigned.

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🔥 UNPAID VOLUNTEER - English/Thai Translator

Posted 3 months ago

📍 Thailand

🧭 Voluntary (Unpaid)

🔍 Climate change, Blockchain technology

🔧 Requirements

A relevant degree or training in Languages or Communications is preferred.
Excellent written and spoken English.
2+ years experience as a Translator/Interpreter.
Experience providing virtual interpretation on appropriate platforms.
C1 or higher proficiency in English and Thai.
Experience translating from Thai into English and vice versa.
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Advanced Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook skills.
Basic knowledge of Trello and Microsoft Teams.
Some knowledge of topics central to the BCI such as climate change, climate finance, and blockchain technology preferred.

💡 Responsibilities

Reporting to the Translation Manager and providing written translation and live interpretation during meetings with foreign stakeholders.
Translating minutes, reports, and formal letters.
Answering language-related queries and assisting developing country service users requiring language support.
Cooperating with other volunteers on ad hoc projects.

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🔥 UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Graphic Designers

Posted 3 months ago

📍 United Kingdom

🧭 Volunteer

🔍 Climate action and emerging technologies

🔧 Requirements

A relevant degree or experience in Graphic Design.
Proven relevant position in an organization.
Experience working in a target-driven role.
A portfolio of strong visual communications work.
Experience working independently and with teams using one's own initiative.
A wide degree of creativity and a good grasp of storytelling.
Proven understanding of communication channels (e.g., media outlets, social media).
Demonstrated flexibility.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to balance competing demands under pressure.
Proficiency in design software and technologies.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and G Suite, and prior experience using communication channels such as Slack.
Understanding of social media management tools.
Capability for use of video editing software desired.

💡 Responsibilities

To support the implementation of the BCI Communications strategy.
To raise the profile of BCI among relevant audiences, both within and outside the climate change policy community.
To conceptualize visuals based on storytelling requirements for various communications activities including public relations, social media, website, newsletters, and audio-visual materials.
To create engaging and on-brand graphics for a variety of media.
To support BCI external and internal events including major industry events such as COP27.

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🔥 UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Principal/Senior Research Officers (Energy & Environment)

Posted 3 months ago

📍 United Kingdom, Brazil, Egypt, Jamaica, Malaysia

🧭 Volunteer

🔍 Blockchain technology and climate change

🔧 Requirements

Excellent communication and leadership skills, including effective stakeholder engagement.
Strong English writing skills and ability to tailor communications.
Demonstrable knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and reference management software like Mendeley or Zotero.
Specialist knowledge in Energy or Environmental Policy and general knowledge of climate change, adaptation, resilience, and blockchain technology.
An undergraduate degree in a relevant field and a postgraduate research degree or equivalent experience.
10 years of experience in independent research, supervising colleagues, and working in target-driven environments.

💡 Responsibilities

Conducting independent primary and secondary research in renewable energy, carbon trading, biodiversity and conservation, climate adaptation, natural resource management, blockchain technology, and AI.
Analyzing quantitative and qualitative data using suitable methodologies and presenting findings clearly.
Delivering high-quality research outputs such as reports, concept notes, briefing materials, and presentations.
Providing research guidance and mentoring to other research staff.
Assisting in project management and divisional administration tasks.

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🔥 UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Blockchain Software Developer

Posted 4 months ago

📍 United Kingdom

🧭 Voluntary

🔍 Blockchain technology, Climate change and sustainability

🔧 Requirements

A relevant degree or training in a relevant discipline, e.g. Computing, Engineering, Math, Physics, etc (Master's or Ph.D. are a plus).
Minimum one year’s solid experience in developing blockchain systems.
Familiar with mainstream public chains, such as Bitcoin, Hyperledger, Ethereum, Tether, EOS, Ripple, and Monero.
Sound knowledge of Linux and Cloud infrastructure (e.g. AWS, Azure).
Familiar with third-party tools such as GitHub and other open-source projects.
Familiar with consensus mechanisms and encryption algorithms such as PoW, PoS, DPos, PBFT, RPCA, and Raft.
Experience with software development, e.g. Java, C++, Solidity, JS, Go, Python.
Experience developing smart contracts within existing and emerging DLTs and knowledge of standards for token contracts (e.g. ERC20).
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and other aspects of Microservice Architectures and DevOps.
Willingness to constantly learn & improve, challenging yourself to stay at the top of your game.

💡 Responsibilities

To provide software development support (including blockchain coding or engineering) across BCI, especially in Research Divisions I and II.
To provide inputs for Councils established under the BCI Fellowship Scheme.
To support the development of Proof-of-Concept DLT applications across sectors (e.g. Finance, Energy, etc).
To attend conferences and events to promote the BCI, demonstrate prototypes, and engage with key stakeholders.

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Posted 4 months ago

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