UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Global Governance & Accreditation Officer

Blockchain & Climate Institute/ BCI America Inc.; London; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A climate-focused non-profit organization seeks a motivated Global Governance and Accreditation Officer. This unpaid volunteer role involves enhancing governance frameworks and supporting international accreditation processes. Ideal candidates will be reliable team players with strong drafting skills and a background in international relations or relevant fields. Volunteer commitment is expected to be 6-8 hours per week. Join a global network dedicated to addressing climate change through innovative solutions.

Benefits

Skill development in research and writing

Networking opportunities in climate technology

Real-world experience in environmental advocacy

Qualifications

• Commitment of 6-8 hours per week required.
• Understanding of international institutions and processes preferred.
• Knowledge of climate change and related topics is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare documentation for international accreditations.
• Review internal governance policies and procedures.
• Draft briefs and policy notes for senior leadership.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Analytical skills

Planning & time management

Cross-cultural sensitivity

Education

Background in International Relations or related fields

Tools

Microsoft 365

Google Workspace

Job description

Overview

THIS IS AN UNPAID VOLUNTEERING ROLE.

Role Title: Global Governance and Accreditation Officer

Role Nature: Volunteer

Location: Home-based

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

We are looking for a highly motivated Global Governance & Accreditation Officer to strengthen BCI's governance frameworks, accreditation strategy, and institutional accountability. This role supports BCI's engagement with multilateral institutions (e.g., UN, UNFCCC and related bodies) and helps ensure BCI's policies, procedures, and reporting meet international good-governance standards.

The post holder will collaborate across BCI, including Strategy and the Legal Advisory & Governance Section, and report to a designated lead within the Director-General's Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prepare documentation for international accreditations (e.g., UN and other intergovernmental organisations), maintaining complete, audit-ready records.
• Review and update internal governance policies, codes of conduct, and compliance procedures in line with BCI's evolving needs and best practice.
• Draft briefs, memoranda, and policy notes for senior leadership and external partners.
• Support governance reporting and develop capacity-building tools in collaboration with Strategy and other teams.
• Contribute to knowledge-sharing across BCI's global volunteer network and uphold organisational transparency.

Core Competencies

• Excellent written communication (reports, briefings, policy summaries) with strong research and analytical skills in governance, sustainability, tech policy, or international relations.
• Exceptional planning, time management, and reliability in meeting deadlines; meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage tasks independently while collaborating effectively in a cross-functional, international team.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity, global awareness, and alignment with BCI's mission and values.

Requirements

Skills & Abilities

• Strong drafting, synthesis, and stakeholder-communication skills across all organisational levels.
• Proven ability to prioritise, multitask, and deliver to deadlines in a distributed, volunteer environment.
• Commitment of 6-8 hours per week.

General & Specialist Knowledge

• Proficient use of Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint & OneDrive) and collaboration tools (Teams/SharePoint); familiarity with Google Workspace, Notion, Airtable or Trello is an advantage.
• Understanding of international institutions and processes (e.g., UN, UNFCCC/COP, multilateral governance), plus familiarity with ESG, SDGs, or digital governance.
• Knowledge of topics central to BCI, such as climate change, climate finance, and blockchain for climate action (preferred).

Education & Training

• Background in International Relations, Law, Environmental Studies, Political Science, Public Policy, Technology & Society or related fields (undergraduate or postgraduate).
• Desirable: coursework/certification in UN systems, climate governance, non-profit management, or AI policy; additional language skills (e.g., French, Spanish, Arabic).

Relevant Experience

• Experience contributing to reports, campaigns, or policy-focused projects; volunteering with student organisations, NGOs, or social-impact initiatives.
• Experience working independently and within teams to deliver governance-related tasks and knowledge products.

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 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:

• You will hone or learn new skills including research, presentation, writing, professional etiquette,
• You will build a global network at the intersection of climate and emerging technologies.;
• 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 a close connection.

Selection Process

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. To recruit the most suitable, talented, or potential new members out of the volume of applications received, it is the BCI's policy to also consider inexperienced candidates to fill our voluntary unpaid roles as long as they can demonstrate the skills required in the written assessment. In the selection process, most candidates will be invited to complete the following assessment.

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.