UNPAID Volunteer - Chief of Staff

THIS IS AN UNPAID ROLE

Role Title : Chief of Staff / Deputy

Role Nature : Volunteer

Location : Home-based

• Past public sector or civil service experience required

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.

Our organization is growing, and we need a motivated and adaptable VOLUNTEER to support our senior management team as Chief of Staff / Deputy Chief of Staff , in the Director-General's Office. The ideal candidates should be driven, experienced, and looking to make a difference in international climate change governance. As with all roles in BCI, this is a voluntary unpaid role. Our Data Policy

As a former senior civil servant , the successful candidates will ensure streamlined activities within the organization based on the priorities of the Director-General. You will oversee the operation of the Director General office and assist in various aspects of organizational administration and development. The right candidates for the job will contribute to the organization's long-term success.

Responsibilities

Requirements

Public sector or civil service experience required

Skills & Abilities

Experience

Education & Training

Benefits

This is a great first step to take to gain experience for an industry change into climate action and / or emerging tech. It is also a great opportunity for those wanting to take some time to get involved in changing the world and work with like-minded people.

Blockchain and other emerging technologies; 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.

Benefits you will get from volunteering with BCI are enormous and some include :

Selection Process

In the selection process, most candidates will be invited to complete the following assessments.

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 first interview and a final interview online.