UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Principal Technology Officer (PTO) - Enabling Technology

THIS IS AN UNPAID VOLUNTEERING ROLE.

Role Title : Principal Technology Officer (PTO) – Enabling Technology

Role Nature : Volunteer

Location : Home-based

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

What will you be doing?

We are looking for a passionate  VOLUNTEER  who takes a methodological approach to their work, conducts independent research and analysis, engages with key stakeholders and establishes strategic partnerships to progress the BCI’s core mission.

This role is for a  Principal Technology Officer (PTO)  and is a  very senior position reporting to the CTO . The successful candidate will provide strategic and technical leadership for Enabling Technology across all BCI projects. You will be responsible for overseeing and implementing the use of Cloud & On-prem Infrastructure, DevOps Toolchain, Cybersecurity, Software Development Toolkits, Libraries, Frameworks and associated Vendor Tooling for internal productivity, developer experience and climate action. You will perform research, onboard and train other team members, execute proof of concepts and pilots, and enable to the team to build applications.

As with all roles in BCI, this role is a voluntary unpaid role.

You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse and passionate group of experts, collaborate with leading organisations and stakeholders in the field of climate and sustainability, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge and innovation in this domain. You will also gain valuable experience and skills in emerging technologies, project management, and leadership.

Responsibilities :

• Define and execute the Enabling Technology strategy and roadmap for BCI’s projects and initiatives;
• Build, lead and manage the Enabling Technology team, including hiring, training, mentoring, and performance evaluation;
• Research and identify the best practise approaches and recommendations for Infrastructure, Cloud, Cybersecurity, DevOps Toolchain, Vendor Tooling and Developer Experience.
• Enable the Emerging Technology Division to design, develop, test, and deploy applications and solutions using AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, Data Modelling, DLT / Blockchain, IoT and associated tooling;
• Ensure the quality, reliability, security, and scalability of our technology products and services;
• Monitor and evaluate the performance and impact of our technology solutions and provide feedback and recommendations for improvement;
• Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including project partners, sponsors, donors, and beneficiaries;
• Stay updated on the latest trends and developments in the field of emerging technologies, climate and sustainability;
• Generate opportunities for strategic partnerships; and

Attend conferences and events to promote the BCI, communicate research findings and insights via Powerpoint decks, and engage with key stakeholders.

Requirements

Skills & Abilities

General & Specialist Knowledge

Education & Training

Relevant Experience

Benefits

What difference will you make?

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 :

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.