UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Business Strategy Associate / Business Development Manager

Blockchain & Climate Institute/ BCI America Inc.•New York, NY

42d•Remote

About The Position

The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) is an international volunteer-led think tank supporting and advocating the application of blockchain and other emerging technology in the global fight against climate change. We are looking to recruit highly motivated and enthusiastic VOLUNTEER Business Development Officer / Manager / Strategists who will serve as business development officers / managers / strategists. In BCI, they will hold the official title of (Principal / Senior) Strategy Officers, leading the strategy research and business development of the organization in the Strategy Section of the Director-General’s Office. For this voluntary unpaid role, the ideal candidates are driven, experienced, and looking to make a difference in international climate change governance. The successful candidates will be competent strategists with experience managing teams and projects from inception to completion. Working with initiative and having the desire to find solutions to organizational problems should be second nature. Experience as a strategist or management consultant in a public sector organization will be highly beneficial, as will finance experience in a non-profit environment. Successful candidates will be appointed as Principal Strategy Officer, Senior Strategy Officer or Strategy Officer, depending on their seniority and performance in the assessment. We are currently seeking skilled, experienced strategists serving as management consultants to join our growing organization. Reporting to the Strategy Director (SD), you will help analyze and develop sponsorship and government-focused innovation support proposals relevant to BCI’s scope of activities. You must be a natural communicator who can gain consensus, be accurate, and be understandable and provide actionable suggestions to guide BCI’s activities to be more functional, and more successful, adding to BCI’s core internal competencies.

Requirements

BSc/BA/MBA in Business or relevant discipline required
Significant work experience as Strategist, Management Consultant, or another relevant role
Proven experience in project management of large multi-phase projects
Strong working knowledge of business management best practices
Solid knowledge of data analysis and research techniques
Familiarity with common business software, project management programs, and IT systems
Able to develop and present detailed, actionable proposals and plans
Impeccable organizational skills
Aptitude for analytical and creative thinking
Excellent listening skills with an ability to communicate with professionals in various disciplines
Excellent communication skills, including exceptional written English, 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
Proven ability to lead, develop and motivate colleagues as needed
Proven ability to effectively multitask and prioritize work
Excellent problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail and proactive attitude
Strong management consulting expertise is essential for this role
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint is essential to perform in this role
Proven experience working in a similar role is essential, ideally acquired in a consulting practice and/or non-profit environment
Experience in building constructive relationships with stakeholders
Experience in working independently and with teams to drive forward projects using one's own initiative

Nice To Haves

Additional professional qualifications or certifications a plus
Experience as a strategist or management consultant in a public sector organization will be highly beneficial, as will finance experience in a non-profit environment
Some knowledge of topics central to the BCI such as climate change, climate finance, and blockchain technology preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluate short-term or long-term projects, addressing a range of issues and needs
Collaborate with the management or other volunteers to action respective goals and requirements
Utilize both traditional and modern assessment tools, such as interviews, surveys, evaluations, strategic frameworks, etc.
Understand situational interpretations and analyze data to identify and understand challenges
Draft discussion papers, present and explain findings to the Executive Committee and Advisory Board
Provide advice or suggestions for improvements that meet our objectives
Formulate plans for implementation of recommendations
Negotiate and overcome objections from stakeholders and various levels of management
Suggest and resource training needed to meet challenges that may arise

Benefits

You will hone or learn new skills including strategy development, presentation, writing, professional etiquette
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
Help you develop long-lasting professional relationships with others. People who come together to make the world a better place forge a close connection

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