UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Global Governance & Accreditation Officer / EO(G)

• 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.

This role strengthens BCI's governance frameworks and accreditation strategy, supporting engagement with multilateral institutions like the UN and UNFCCC to help ensure BCI's policies meet international good-governance standards in the fight against climate change.

• Excellent written communication with strong research and analytical skills in governance, sustainability, tech policy, or international relations.
• Background in International Relations, Law, Environmental Studies, Political Science, Public Policy, Technology & Society or related fields (undergraduate or postgraduate).
• Understanding of international institutions and processes (e.g., UN, UNFCCC/COP, multilateral governance), plus familiarity with ESG, SDGs, or digital governance.
• Experience contributing to reports, campaigns, or policy-focused projects; volunteering with student organisations, NGOs, or social-impact initiatives.

This is an unpaid volunteer role. Benefits include: honing or learning new skills (research, presentation, writing, professional etiquette); building a global network at the intersection of climate and emerging technologies; advancing your professional career through connections and real-world experience; and developing long-lasting professional relationships.

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.