UNPAID VOLUNTEER - COP31 Communications Champion

THIS IS AN UNPAID VOLUNTEERING ROLE.

Role Title: COP31 Communications Champion

Role Nature: Volunteer, Temporary

Location: Home-based and on-site

Time: 2-4 days per week (until two months after the completion of COP31) 

(Remark: Persons who are not based in Turkey in the whole month of November 2026 need not apply.)

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

We are looking for a creative VOLUNTEER with excellent oral and writing skills who takes a strategic approach to their work, builds professional relationships with media or relevant stakeholders, and enhances the impact of the BCI’s initiatives within our targeted audiences. As a member of the Communications Officer Grade, this role is a time-limited one and will be significantly focusing on activities which are associated with BCI participation in the COP31. 

The COP31 Communications Champion (equivalent to a Senior Communications Manager) will be supported by Senior Communications Officers and Communications Officers.  The postholder must be able to attend COP31 in Antalya, Turkey for its entire duration.

You responsibilities (dependent on your work stream) will include: 

• To support the Head of Communications & Public Affairs (HCM); 

• To coordinate the communications-related preparation work so that the BCI has the right people, material, technology and resources at COP31, in person and virtually, to support key allies and partners (including governments and international agencies) to pitch to potential collaborators; 

• To maximise BCI’s publicity by supporting comms work at relevant COP events - including meetings, interviews, recording side-events, editing, streaming and social media push and articles through the BCI website; 

• To coordinate post-COP follow-up communications-related tasks (including co-ordinating the post event messaging, internal BCI and external comms, business events and the compilation of videos with the Creative Unit); 

• To raise the profile of the BCI among audiences both within and outside the climate change policy community by identify opportunities in press, on website or social media in the context of COP31; 

• To support in the implementation of the BCI’s communications strategy; 

• To proactively participate in implementing communication channels with stakeholders after the COP events;  

• To generate content that will be disseminated via social media, websites, newsletters, press releases and other distribution channels; and 

• To ensure messaging aligns with key organisation strategies, etc. 

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient English user;
• 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; 

• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, layout and design, and professional publishing skills;  

• Wide degree of creativity; 

• Good understanding of communication channels (e.g. social media); 

• Confident communicator;   

• Close attention to details; and 

• Excellent organisational skills and ability to balance competing demands under pressure 

• Being fluent in French, Spanish and/or Arabic will be considered as an asset 

General & Specialist Knowledge 

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office; and 

• Strong depth of knowledge on topics central to the BCI such as climate change, climate finance and blockchain technology preferred. 

Education & Training

• A relevant degree or training in Communications preferred. 

Relevant Experience

• Proven relevant position in the communications area of an organisation (not-for-profit or environmental organisation preferred); 

• Experience of working at any UN conference; 

• A portfolio of exceptional writing and editing; and 

• Experience of working independently and with teams to drive forward projects using own initiative. 

What difference will you make?

BCI is an expert-led platform that helps governments, inter-governmental and regional organisations as well as relevant corporations, negotiate the complex landscape of emerging technologies for environmental good. We research, identify and analyse the applications of emerging technologies so that informed decisions can be made by leading stakeholders in the global climate change and action network.

How to Apply:

Candidates must submit their CV, cover letter, English comms work samples and contact details to the BCI email address at recruitment@blockchainclimate.org. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to take a simple written test and present at selection interviews online.