UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Technology Officers (Data Scientists/DevOps/Full Stack)

Role overview

You’re applying for an unpaid, home-based volunteer position as a Technology Officer (Data Scientist / DevOps / Full Stack). BCI is looking for volunteers who take a methodological approach, conduct independent research and analysis, and collaborate with stakeholders to advance the institute’s climate mission.

What you’ll do

• Provide technical support for BCI working groups (e.g., renewable energy, carbon trading, forest monitoring, natural resource management, blockchain, AI)
• Help build end-to-end, data-driven pipelines and projects (from domain/business understanding through to measurable insights)
• Contribute across potential technical tracks, including:
  • Data Scientists: develop machine learning/statistical models
  • Data Engineers: ETL and data wrangling
  • DevOps: support hybrid infrastructure (cloud and on-prem)
  • Full Stack Developers: build web/mobile apps, APIs, and related components
• Generate opportunities for strategic partnerships
• Attend conferences/events to promote BCI and communicate research findings (e.g., PowerPoint decks)

Responsibilities

• Support working groups with technical expertise across climate/tech domains
• Communicate and present insights to internal/external stakeholders
• Engage key stakeholders and help grow partnerships

Requirements / skills

• Strong oral communication and stakeholder relationship-building skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to balance competing priorities under pressure
• Technical strength with a detail-oriented approach (math and coding skills)
• Strong presentation skills and persuasive communication
• Motivation and willingness to learn both technology and domain knowledge needed for impactful climate action

Preferred qualifications

• Programming proficiency in one or more languages (e.g., Python, Java/C#, JavaScript, R, Scala, Go)
• Interest/knowledge in climate change, climate finance, blockchain, and AI
• Relevant degree/training (preferred)
• Experience in software development / technical aspects of data-driven systems
• Proven ability with computing or math tasks in Agile technology projects
• Portfolio of supported Open Source GitHub projects
• Language aptitude: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish (desirable)

Notes

Volunteers may be appointed to a specific technical track (Data Scientist, DevOps, etc.) or as a generalist depending on interests and career development. More experienced volunteers may be appointed as Senior or Principal Technology Officer.