Standards Research Officer / Assistant

Role Titile: Standards Research Officer / Assistant

Role Nature: Voluntary

Location: Home-based

The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) is an international volunteers-led think tank supporting and advocating the application of blockchain technology in the global fight against climate change.

We are seeking a passionate professional with a strong methodological approach to their work, who specializes in standards development. In this role, you will focus on creating and promoting blockchain standards, engaging with key stakeholders, and establishing strategic standards-based partnerships to further BCI’s core mission. You will drive the end-to-end process of developing standards, provide support to working groups, publish standards-related research, and produce briefing materials for presentations at conferences and client engagements. Your efforts will directly contribute to shaping global climate policy through the establishment and adoption of robust standards.

Responsibilities:

• Providing standards development support for members of working groups in areas such as renewable energy, carbon trading, forest monitoring, natural resource management, blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, etc.;
• Conducting primary and secondary research activities, including both quantitative and qualitative analysis, and publishing high-quality research that informs and advances the development of standards;
• Generating opportunities for strategic partnerships that align with and promote the adoption of standards in climate and blockchain initiatives;
• Attending conferences and events to promote BCI’s standards work, communicate research findings and insights via presentations, and engage with key stakeholders.

Requirements

Education & Training

• A relevant degree or training in relevant discipline preferred; and
• Experience in producing standards-based outputs and structured reports for different audiences.

Relevant Experience

• Proven track record in research publications and standards involvement;
• Experience in building constructive relationships with stakeholders;
• Experience of working independently and with teams to drive forward projects using own initiative; and
• Experience in designing, planning and facilitating independent research and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Skills & Abilities

• 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; and
• Aptitude in Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish (desirable).

General & Specialist Knowledge

• Strong depth of knowledge on topics central to the BCI such as climate change, climate finance, blockchain technology and artificial intelligence preferred;
• Depth of knowledge regarding the standards domain;
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office.

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 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:

• You will hone or learn new skills including research, presentation, writing, professional etiquette,
• 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. People who come together to make the world a better place forge close connection.