UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Global Governance & Accreditation Officer / EO(G) in City of London

This is an unpaid volunteering role. 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 you will get from volunteering with BCI include honing or learning new skills including research, presentation, writing, and professional etiquette; building a global network at the intersection of climate and emerging technologies; advancing your professional career by making professional connections and gaining real-world experience; and developing long-lasting professional relationships.

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 candidates, it is BCI’s policy to also consider inexperienced candidates for our voluntary unpaid roles as long as they can demonstrate the required skills in the written assessment. In the selection process, 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.