Online Volunteers for UNFCCC COP31

Job Posting Organization:
Green Camel Bell is an organization dedicated to environmental protection in West China. Its mission is to protect the environment, with a vision of achieving harmony between man and nature, characterized by green mountains, clear water, and blue skies. The organization focuses on various working fields including environmental education and communication, community development, water resources protection, post-earthquake reconstruction, and grassland conservation. Green Camel Bell aims to conduct public environmental education, promote volunteer organization, and encourage public participation in environmental protection. It also emphasizes improving regional eco-environments through demonstration projects and social supervision to address water pollution and resource safety. The organization is committed to strengthening its internal structure and enhancing team innovation capabilities to achieve sustainable development, while fostering cooperation and communication among civil organizations.

Job Overview:
The position involves recruiting 10 Online Volunteers to assist Green Camel Bell in preparing for the UNFCCC COP3

• Volunteers will engage in various tasks including research, translation, documentation, design, and communication. The role is crucial in supporting the organization’s efforts to prepare materials for side events and dialogues related to climate change, climate justice, just transition, green finance, and community resilience. Volunteers will work on collecting background information on critical environmental issues, translating materials between English and Chinese, organizing documentation, designing promotional materials, and supporting outreach activities. The work is entirely online, allowing volunteers to contribute from anywhere without the need for physical presence at the conference in Antalya, Türkiye. Regular updates and virtual meetings will facilitate collaboration among team members and partners.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research: Conduct research and gather information on topics such as green finance, sustainable investment, critical minerals, and their environmental impacts.
• Translation: Translate approximately 40 pages of materials between English and Chinese, including event descriptions and background documents.
• Documentation: Organize, proofread, and edit meeting notes, transcripts, and event records in English, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
• Design: Create and layout flyers and visual materials for COP31 side events and outreach activities.
• Communication and Outreach: Prepare and distribute event announcements, social media content, and newsletters, while promoting COP31 side events and coordinating communications with international partners.

Required Qualifications:
Volunteers should possess strong research and analytical skills, proficiency in both English and Chinese for translation tasks, and experience in documentation and editing. Graphic design skills are also required for creating visual materials. Excellent communication skills are essential for outreach activities, and volunteers should be able to work collaboratively in a virtual environment. Familiarity with climate change issues and sustainable development is highly desirable.

Educational Background:
While specific educational qualifications are not explicitly stated, a background in environmental studies, communications, or related fields would be beneficial for the role. Volunteers should have a strong understanding of climate change and sustainability concepts.

Experience:
Experience in research, translation, documentation, graphic design, or communication is preferred. Volunteers should be comfortable working in an online setting and have the ability to manage their time effectively to meet deadlines.

Languages:
Proficiency in English and Chinese is mandatory for this position, particularly for translation and communication tasks. Additional language skills may be considered an asset but are not required.

Additional Notes:
The roles are entirely remote, allowing for flexibility in work hours. There is no specified deadline for applications, and the positions are open to volunteers from various backgrounds. The organization values diversity and encourages individuals with a passion for environmental issues to apply.