UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Legal Research Officers (Climate Change/Emerg Tech (Bonn)

at  Blockchain Climate Institute

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Excellent oral communication skills, including the ability to develop effective working relationships, work flexibly across professional and operational boundaries, and communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels;
• Purpose-driven professional, with a passion for climate justice, innovation, and complex systems; and
• Fluency in one of these languages is desirable: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish (desirable).

GENERAL & SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE

• Strong in-depth knowledge of the following topics: big data (security), climate change, UNFCCC processes, and public international laws related to climate change and the environment;
• Basic understanding of the functioning of distributed ledger technology, token economy, smart contracts, and crypto-assets;
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and legal research databases such as Lexis Nexis; and
• Familiarity with academic and referencing tools such as Mendeley.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• A Degree in law is required; and
• A Master’s degree in one of the following fields is highly desirable: International Environmental Law; Climate Policy; or Information Technology Law.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• Proven ability to conduct (academic) research in the fields of international environmental law, climate change policy, and/or Internet/Technology law (desirable);
• Proven experience working independently and collaboratively in a team to drive forward projects using his/her own initiative;
• Experience in designing, planning, and facilitating independent research and the ability to meet tight deadlines; and
• No law firm or start-up experience is required but it is desirable.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To provide research support on topics around legislation or regulation regarding international climate and environment-related treaties, etc.;
• To engage relevant stakeholders in the change and sustainability policy space for developing strategic partnerships or collaboration opportunities;
• To communicate BCI’s research findings and insights at international conferences or high-level events.