UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Legal Research Officers (Climate Change/Emerging Tech (Oslo)
at Blockchain Climate Institute
Oslo, Oslo, Norway -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 29 Aug, 2024 | Not Specified | 30 May, 2024 | N/A | Big Data,Climate Change,Emerging Technologies,International Environmental Law,It,Microsoft Office,Security,Communication Skills,Complex Systems,Training | No | No |
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Description:
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.
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Responsibilities:
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.
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Legal Services
Legal
Legal Services
Graduate
Law
Proficient
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Oslo, Norway