UNPAID 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.

THIS IS AN UNPAID VOLUNTEERING ROLE.

Role Title: Head of Communications

Role Nature: Volunteer

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic VOLUNTEER to serve as the Head of Communications to lead 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 is 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.

• Overseeing 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).
• Support the Director-General and senior leadership team to engage effectively with senior policymakers and climate negotiators for impactful project opportunities.
• Lead lobbying and influencing activities among Heads of State, Ministers, and parliamentarians.
• Identify lessons learned from BCI's pioneering projects and translate them to guide decision-making processes.
• Build and lead new teams to manage the future External Affairs strategic agenda.
• Hire and manage a team of volunteers within relevant external affairs and public policy landscapes.
• Develop and oversee the External Affairs policies.
• Work with the ExCo to develop a strategic vision in line with the BCI's mission.
• Manage other ad-hoc cross-institute external affairs as needed.
• Raise the profile of the BCI among audiences within and outside the climate change policy community.
• Develop and implement the BCI's communications strategy.
• Oversee communications functions including media publicity, corporate website, social media channels, production of materials for fundraising campaigns, and the BCI News Service.
• Identify conferences and events suitable for BCI's participation.
• Act as the key contact at the BCI for media inquiries, developing and maintaining good media relations.

• Excellent oral communication skills (English and a second language would be a big plus).
• 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.

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office.
• Strong depth of knowledge on topics central to the BCI such as climate change, climate finance, and blockchain technology preferred.

• Proven ability to coordinate 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 you will get from volunteering with BCI include:

• Honing or learning new skills including research, presentation, writing, and professional etiquette.
• Providing you with a sense of purpose.
• Advancing your professional career by helping you make professional connections and gaining real-world experience.
• Developing long-lasting professional relationships with others.

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. The BCI's policy is to consider inexperienced candidates to fill our voluntary unpaid roles as long as they can demonstrate the skills required in the written assessment. 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 phone screening, first interview, and final interview online.