Technical Lead, Sustainability Services; Palm oil and soy focus Non-; Global

Location :
Remote Non-US Based Only

Winrock International is recruiting a Technical Lead in the Sustainability Services Unit with deep expertise in engaging the private sector in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction within food and agriculture. This position works with private sector clients to assess critical investments that finance emission reduction and removals within food and forest systems. The Technical Lead will be responsible for developing carbon inset guidance and leading evaluations of peatland restoration projects to mitigate corporate Scope 3 GHG emissions within palm supply chains.

The Technical lead interacts with clients conducts qualitative technical analyses and collects and analyzes quantitative data for the greenhouse gas measurement and analysis of peatland restoration projects around the world.

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• Lead project review and communications with clients to scope the quality of peatland restoration projects and address relevant technical aspects and their methodologies.
• Manage the analysis of climate projects at the intersection of agriculture forestry and greenhouse gas emissions at the farm and corporate level ensuring timely production of high-quality deliverables.
• Provide effective supervision including setting performance expectations conducting regular performance evaluations and providing ongoing feedback and coaching.
• Perform calculations using greenhouse gas and activity data. Support critical thinking and innovative approaches new analyses and new analytical methods.
• Lead the development of guidance on carbon inset approaches to peatland restoration projects within palm supply chains and contribute to critical thinking on the analyses and analytical methods related to food systems and regenerative agriculture.
• Prepare technical analysis reports presentations and other communication materials related to carbon accounting and project risk analysis translating technical topics into terms that are meaningful to more diverse audiences.
• Maintain day-to-day client communications. Provide accurate consistent and coherent technical guidance and explanations to clients and donors.
• Provide training to counterparts / stakeholders in the use of methods and internationally accepted best practices.
• Create decision-support toolsfor the measurement and monitoring of GHG emissions and ecosystem services in the land use and forestry sectors.
• Develop and implement statistically sound approaches to project design and data analysis for carbon projects including use of field data new statistical tools and models. Recommend and implement new approaches that strengthen Winrock Internationals reputation for sound science and expand the visibility of Winrock International as a leading developer of measurement and monitoring methods.
• Develop project work plans budgets and reports including tracking and monitoring programs as assigned to ensure they are fulfilling deliverable and performance requirements at a high quality on time and on budget.

Education :
Bachelors degree in agriculture or environment-related field required. Masters degree in climate change food and environment or a related discipline is preferred.

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in food systems and GHG accounting for land use required. Additional years of experience are strongly preferred.
• Experience developing mentoring and managing teams of technical staff.
• Experience managing technical aspects of GHG accounting in the agriculture field.
• Field or research experience with forest carbon or palm production GHG accounting land use change models and GHG profiles of agricultural commodities from Southeast Asia preferred.
• Knowledge of monitoring reporting and verification (MRV) approaches within palm supply chains to ensure GHG reduction measurements are repeatable scalable and GHG protocol compliant.
• Knowledge of one or more of the additional soft commodities is a plus : vegetable fats & oils; spices; cereals & grains; cocoa; coconut; soybeans; and coffee.
• Working understanding or experience with preparing submissions or reporting against key climate corporate leadership standards (e.g. Verra GHG Protocol Science-Based Targets Initiatives standards).
• Understanding of corporate supply chain management or procurement.
• Demonstrated experience in research and public communication on technical issues.

Computer Skills :
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software including Word Outlook and PowerPoint. Advanced proficiency in Excel is preferred.

Communication Skills :
Strong written and verbal communication skills are required including effective public speaking and the ability to communicate complex issues both verbally and in written form.

Language :
Fluency in English required.

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