Support Preparation for UN Climate Change Conference COP31
Organizational Context
Green Camel Bell is an organization dedicated to environmental protection in West China, with a vision of harmony between humanity and nature. Their working fields include environmental education, community development, water resource protection, post-earthquake reconstruction, grassland conservation, and volunteer development. The organization focuses on promoting public participation in environmental protection, improving regional ecosystems through demonstration projects, and encouraging social supervision for water resource safety and pollution control.
Job Purpose
This assignment seeks 10 Online Volunteers to support Green Camel Bell's preparations for the UN Climate Change Conference COP31. The volunteers will contribute to various critical areas, including in-depth research on green finance, critical minerals, just transition, renewable energy, and environmental safeguards. They will also provide essential translation services between English and Chinese, meticulously document meeting notes and research findings, design promotional materials like flyers, and support communication and outreach efforts to amplify key messages on climate action and sustainable development through online platforms.
Responsibilities
Online Volunteers will support Green Camel Bell's preparations for UNFCCC COP31 by assisting with materials for side events, dialogues, and outreach. Key tasks include conducting research on topics such as green finance, critical minerals, just transition, renewable energy, and community-based climate resilience. Volunteers will also translate materials between English and Chinese, draft, proofread, and edit documents including meeting notes and research findings, and create graphic design elements for promotional flyers and social media. Additionally, they will support communication and outreach activities, coordinate with team members and partners, and document discussions and outcomes. Work will be conducted remotely via online platforms.
Work Experience
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills are required, particularly in climate change, environmental sustainability, green finance, critical minerals, responsible investment, climate justice, or sustainable development. A good understanding of international climate change discussions, the UNFCCC, and SDGs is beneficial. Prior experience with international conferences, UN processes, environmental NGOs, or climate research is an advantage but not mandatory.
Skills
Key skills include research, writing, analytical abilities, and effective communication in English. Proficiency in Chinese is advantageous. Familiarity with international climate change and sustainable development frameworks is important. Competencies in event organization, protocol services, natural resources management, economics, poverty reduction, and livelihoods are relevant. The ability to work effectively in a remote, international, and multicultural team is essential.