UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Research Officers (Biodiversity/Circular Economy)

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Requirements:

• Excellent oral communication skills, 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
• Excellent English writing skills and detail orientated
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to balance competing demands under pressure
• Strong presentation skills and ability to present ideas appropriately and persuasively
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office
• Strong depth of knowledge on topics central to the BCI such as climate change, climate finance, blockchain technology and artificial intelligence preferred
• GIS skills like ArcGIS, ERDAS IMAGINE, etc.
• A relevant degree or training in relevant discipline preferred
• Experience in producing research outputs and structured reports for different audiences
• Proven ability in organisation/business development (e.g. experience of working in a target-driven role)
• Experience in building constructive relationships with stakeholders
• Experience of working independently and with teams to drive forward projects using own initiative
• Experience in designing, planning and facilitating independent research and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Provide research support for members of working groups in areas such as renewable energy, carbon trading, forest monitoring, REDD+, natural resource management, blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, etc.
• To carry out primary and secondary research activities including both quantitative and qualitative, analytical examination and publishing high-quality research which draws appropriate conclusions
• To generate opportunities for strategic partnerships
• To attend conferences and events to promote the BCI, communicate research findings and insights via powerpoint decks and engage with key stakeholders.