Volunteer - Learning Designer / Learning Technologist

We are looking for passionate VOLUNTEERS who take a strategic approach to their work, build professional relationships with stakeholders, and generate opportunities for the organization's development. A key member of the Learning & Development Officer (LO) Grade, the Senior Learning and Development Officers will support the Principal Learning and Development Officer, Director of Capacity Building at the Capacity Building Division.

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

The job responsibilities will include:

• To support the identification of learning and training needs across the Institute;
• To assist with the curating and/or creating of learning and training opportunities for the volunteers;
• To deliver training initiatives to fulfil the training needs identified within the skills and competencies framework;
• To administer evaluations of the effectiveness and efficacy of current and future learning and training sessions, courses and resources;
• To provide regular administrative support for the learning and development functions;
• To assist in the coordination of BCI learning and training sessions;
• To support with general resource management duties.

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;
• Excellent English writing;
• Close attention to detail;
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to balance competing demands under pressure.

General & Specialist Knowledge

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office;
• Strong interest in topics central to the BCI, such as climate change, climate finance, and blockchain technology.

Education & Training

• A degree or professional training in Coaching, Learning and Development, Online Learning, and Business;
• Additional knowledge about Climate Change or Environmental Science is preferable.

Relevant Experience

• Proven ability in organization/business administration;
• Experience working in a target-driven role;
• Proven ability to coordinate and develop strategies in an environment-related organization(s);
• Experience in building constructive relationships with stakeholders; and
• Experience in working independently and with teams to drive forward projects using one's own initiative.

What difference will you make?

Climate change and sustainability 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:

• Your mind will be mentally stimulated, hence providing you with a sense of purpose;
• You will advance and boost your professional career by helping you to make professional connections and giving you real-world experience at the intersection between climate and emerging technologies; and
• Help you develop long-lasting professional relationships with others. People who come together to make the world a better place forge a close connection

Before you apply

Please note that all BCI activities are based on volunteering. This is a non-paid role. Candidates must submit their CVs, cover letter, English work samples, and contact details in their applications. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a set of written exercises virtually to assess their suitability for this role and the organization. Candidates who have passed the written exercises will be invited to attend virtual interviews with the hiring managers.