Support Technical Writing for High Level White Paper for Blockchain Based Digital SDG Solution

Support drafting a White Paper for the UNicoins project.

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Application deadline 5 years ago: Wednesday 23 Dec 2020 at 22:00 UTC

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Overview

Support drafting a White Paper for the UNicoins project.

You have:

  • Experience in writing and editing technical documents, especially related to blockchain.
  • Familiarity with blockchain and distributed ledger technology.
  • Deep technical understanding of ERC-20 token economics.
  • Experience in drafting White Papers.

Contract

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We are looking for two Online Volunteers to support our UNicoins project within the remit of the United Nations Innovation Network. The Online Volunteers will be asked to be actively involved in the technical drafting of a White Paper for UNicoins, digital tokens representing UN personnel’s time spent contributing to cross-system projects to incentivise and account for collaboration.

  • Writing and editing
  • Other finance, economics and administration related experience

    UNicoins are an enterprise crypto-asset based on distributed ledger technology (DLT) for use within the United Nations system. UNicoins, digital tokens represent UN personnel’s time spent contributing to cross-system projects to incentivise and account for collaboration. This proof-of-concept (POC) results from an effective collaboration for Reimagining the United Nations that is led by a committed team of Young UN staff from across the United Nations system incorporating an innovative digital token SDG solution for a time based currency to incentivize cross-UN system collaboration.

  • Volunteers: 2 needed

  • 6-10 hours per week / 8 weeks

    Candidates should have experience and familiarity with blockchain and distributed leger technology more generally. Preference would be for those with a deep technical understanding of ERC-20 token economics, as well as other blockchain ecosystems including a firm grasp of the underlying technical specifications and embedded incentive structures. Previous White Paper drafting would be ideal.

  • Global

  • English

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to work on a technical writing project? The interviewer is looking to understand your experience with technical documentation. Share specific details about your role and the outcome.
What is your understanding of blockchain technology and its applications? This question assesses your knowledge about blockchain. Pro members can see the explanation.
Have you ever drafted a White Paper? What were the challenges you faced? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure accuracy and clarity in your technical documents? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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