Technical Lead

Summary

Join Winrock International as a Technical Lead in the Ecosystem Services Unit (ECO)! This role involves technical leadership in GHG measurement, carbon accounting for REDD+ projects, and innovative data analysis. You will manage projects, develop work plans and budgets, and supervise junior staff. The position requires a Master's degree in a relevant field, 5-7 years of experience in GHG accounting, and proficiency in GIS software and statistical analysis. Fluency in Portuguese or Spanish is required. This hybrid or remote position offers a competitive salary ($110,000-$120,000), a 10% 403b employer contribution, and an excellent benefits package. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and teamwork skills and a willingness to travel internationally.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in environmental science, natural resource management, forestry, ecology, climate change, or other related fields
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in GHG accounting for the land use sector, climate change mitigation/adaptation, and ecosystem
• Extensive knowledge and proficiency with GIS software (ArcGIS and QGIS)
• Experience with forest inventories, biomass data collection and field data
• Experience with geostatistical and inferential statistical techniques in a natural resource management
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex projects. Ability to contribute to project operations and workflow effectively and to track and meet deadlines for multiple
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, including effective public speaking and the ability to communicate complex issues both verbally and in written
• Ability to foster and maintain good working relationships with clients and partners, including government ministries and officials at national and local levels, non-profit organizations, the private sector, foundations, multilateral organizations, and the U.S
• Willingness to travel to developing countries as required by portfolio/new business opportunities
• Fluency in Portuguese and/or Spanish is required
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Conduct GHG measurement and monitoring in forest systems
• Perform calculations using greenhouse gas and activity data on AFOLU
• Support with carbon accounting and credit yield estimation for REDD+
• Conduct innovative approaches and rigorous analyses and employ analytical methods and interpretations of international policy relevant to the work of ECO, particularly REDD+
• Implement statistically sound approaches to project design and data analysis for carbon, including use of field data, new statistical tools, and
• Prepare technical analysis reports, presentations, and other communication materials related to carbon accounting, translating technical topics into terms that are meaningful to more diverse audiences
• Provide training to counterparts/stakeholders in the use of methods and internationally accepted best
• Implement scientifically robust geospatial and remote sensing
• Manage key projects in portfolio producing high quality deliverables/products
• Develop project work plans, budgets and
• Track and monitor projects as assigned to ensure they are fulfilling deliverable and performance requirements at a high quality, on time, and on
• Support budget management for specific projects to ensure effective financial management including tracking of budgets, subawards, and flag issues as
• Supervise Home Office young professionals providing direct project support and
• Maintain day-to-day client/funder Provide accurate, consistent, and coherent technical guidance and explanation to clients and donors
• Manage client relationships by communicating clearly with and addressing clients’

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal degree (PhD or equivalent)
• Additional years of experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of Google Earth Engine (JavaScript and/or Python)
• Demonstrated knowledge of statistics and modeling (including machine learning)
• Proficiency in R/Python
• Knowledge or experience in the development of AFOLU/REDD+ projects and/or programs in the voluntary and/or compliance carbon
• Understanding of the development and implementation of REDD+ standards, projects, and programs
• Experience working in developing countries

Benefits

• Salary range between $110,000 and $120,000
• 10% 403b annual employer contribution
• Excellent benefits package