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    UNPAID VOLUNTEER - United Kingdom - Blockchain & Climate Institute

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    THIS IS AN UNPAID VOLUNTEERING ROLE

    Role Title:
    Web Designers /

    Developers Role Nature:

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

    We are looking to recruit a couple of highly motivated and enthusiastic VOLUNTEERS serving as Web Designers or Developers.

    Working with IT Support Officers and other Web Developers, you will also be given exposure to our projects on blockchain, artificial intelligence, and other emerging digital technologies under development.

    The ideal candidates will be responsible for providing frontline web support for the BCI.

    As part of the Technology Officer Grade, the Web Developers will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining BCI's new website.

    The successful candidates will also be required to test new products, run regular maintenance checks, and keep abreast with information security issues.


    Responsibilities:


    Writing code in one or more programming or scripting languages, such as PHP or JavaScript;Planning and prototyping new applications;Designing the architecture of the components of an application;Deciding on the best technologies and languages for the project;Testing sites and applications in different browsers and environments;Problem-solving by fixing bugs in existing projects;Testing new features thoroughly to ensure they perform the correct task in all cases;Running performance benchmarking tests;Reviewing colleagues' code;Building and testing Application Program Interfaces (APIs) for applications to exchange data;Researching and incorporating Open Source projects;Meeting designers, developers, and project staff for progress updates;Gathering requirements from clients and users;Learning and testing new technologies, frameworks, and languages;Staying up-to-date with new trends and advancements in web development;Building and maintaining databases;Carrying out code refactoring and optimization of existing code;Documenting code, so other developers can understand and contribute to it;Designing information architecture within an application or websiteRequirementsSkills and abilitiesTechnical knowledge in areas such as client-side components, server-side languages, web application frameworks, and database management systems;Experience with version control systems, and a thorough understanding of the architecture of web applications and web security and encryption;Attention to detail;A logical approach to problem-solving;The ability to work independently and in mixed teams;Experience with development methodologies (such as Agile and Waterfall);The ability to manage a complex range of tasks and meet deadlines;Good communication skillsEducation & TrainingA degree in one of the following subjects:Computer science;Software engineering;Web design and development;InformaticsAdditional courses will be beneficial to the role: BTEC (Edexcel) National Certificate and Diploma IT Practitioners, City & Guilds (E-Quals) IT Practitioners Certificate, and Advanced Diploma and OCR (iPRO) Certificate for IT Practitioners.

    Relevant ExperienceExperience in design, develop , manage and maintain a WordPress website for NGO/Governmental organisation/think tank/charitable organisation/public enterprise/B2B businessExperience in building constructive relationships with stakeholders; Experience in working independently and with teams to drive forward projects using one's own initiativeBenefitsBlockchain 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.

    What's in it for the volunteer?Benefits you will get from volunteering with BCI are enormous and some include:

    You will hone or learn new skills including research, 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; andHelp you develop long-lasting professional relationships with others.

    People who come together to make the world a better place forge a close connectionBenefits 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; andHelp you develop long-lasting professional relationships with others.

    People who come together to make the world a better place forge a close connectionSelection ProcessAs 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.


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