Senior Director, Sectoral Crediting Standard

Summary

Join Winrock International's Environmental Resources Trust (ERT) as a Senior Director, Sectoral Crediting Standard for the ETA. This role involves leading the development of a first-of-its-kind sectoral crediting standard for the electric power sector. You will provide technical expertise, lead an expert panel, and develop MRV requirements. Extensive experience in emissions quantification, reporting, and standards development is crucial. The position requires strong project management, communication, and collaboration skills. The location is flexible, with options in Little Rock, Arlington, or telecommuting. Winrock offers competitive pay and an excellent benefits package.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Environmental Science, Physical Sciences, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Forestry, Agriculture, or related field
• 20 + years of experience with emissions quantification and reporting in a regulatory context
• Demonstrated experience with development, implementation and emissions accounting and verification standards and protocols, software platforms, and continuous improvement
• Experience conducting technical assessment of validation and verification bodies (VVBs) in relevant scopes and standards such as ISO 14065
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and government agencies
• Detail oriented with an interest in carbon markets and expertise in standards, methodologies, verification and registries
• Demonstrated project management ability including tracking and meeting deadlines, budgeting and reporting for multiple activities
• Comfortable working in a flexible, high-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to manage workflow effectively and to track and meet deadlines for multiple tasks
• Ability to consistently interact with others in a professional, courteous, and tactful manner, maintain a positive attitude, and work effectively in a team setting
• Excellent interpersonal skills, impeccable integrity and trustworthiness, sense of humor, and diplomatic approach to problem solving
• Strong speaking, presentation and written communication skills
• Must be available to travel domestically and internationally for short-term assignments
• Commitment to Winrock’s mission and interest in market-based approaches to reducing greenhouse gas emissions required
• The candidate may not require sponsorship to work in the U.S

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Senior Director for the development of the sectoral crediting standard for the ETA including leading the development and implementation of the MRV requirements and procedures for crediting
• Provide leadership for an iterative data/inventory standards and methods development process, including collaboration with pilot countries and with relevant international organizations
• Lead an MRV expert panel consisting of inventory and measurement specialists that will contribute to the development and drafting of the MRV requirements for the standard(s)
• Lead the drafting and review of technical requirements for the standard
• Engage with the expert community as part of the standards development process to ensure technical feasibility and alignment with, inter alia, National Inventory Reporting requirements under the Paris Agreement
• Develop training materials for validation and verification bodies and lead training workshops
• Engage with IAF forum member organizations (ANAB) on VVB accreditation for the standard
• Engage in communications with partner(s) and funder(s) as well as external communications, as agreed and appropriate, regarding the standard development process/progress
• Support the implementation of the (global) public stakeholder comment process
• Ensure good governance including a transparent process to evaluate and resolve technical and policy issues identified during the public comment period and program implementation
• Support implementation of a plan to socialize the program with key stakeholders to ensure market acceptance and uptake including appropriate outreach, communications and education efforts
• Contribute to efforts for funding and implementation of selected opportunities
• Help to secure important carbon market accreditations and approvals
• Serve as an ERT representative in relevant global forums

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Excellent benefits package