Technical Specialist Consultant

Summary

Join Winrock International as a Technical Specialist Consultant and leverage your Mandarin proficiency to support clients in the Asia-Pacific region. This part-time, remote role focuses on validating greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction projects within food and agriculture supply chains. You will work closely with the Winrock team and external stakeholders, providing technical advisory, conducting project evaluations, and ensuring alignment with sustainability frameworks. The ideal candidate possesses at least 3 years of relevant experience in food systems and GHG accounting, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. The position offers flexible hours based on weekly client demands (estimated 4-20 hours/week) and payment is based on actual hours worked. The preferred start date is April 21, 2025, with an initial duration of 8-12 weeks, with potential for extension.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in food systems and GHG accounting required
• Experience leading technical project evaluations, risk assessments, or emissions quantification
• Knowledge of greenhouse gas profiles and potential mitigation strategies of agricultural commodities, particularly palm
• Fluency in Mandarin and English is required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret technical data
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently and lead project validations in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Winrock team and external stakeholders to address technical advisory requests, assess project feasibility, review technical documentation, and provide guidance on compliance with sustainability frameworks
• Ensure the technical rigor and credibility of GHG mitigation projects by providing technical advisory, conducting in-depth validations, managing stakeholder communications, and supporting alignment with key industry standards
• Support project validation efforts, ensuring that projects meet technical requirements and align with recognized GHG accounting standards (e.g., GHG Protocol, Science-Based Targets Initiative, Value Change Initiative)
• Review, assess, and translate project documentation, methodologies, and evidentiary materials to validate emission reductions and removals estimates
• Engage in stakeholder communications with project developers, suppliers, and internal teams, particularly for projects in the Asia-Pacific region
• Facilitate risk and co-benefits evaluations of climate projects, ensuring alignment with corporate sustainability goals
• Provide technical advisory support on select technical advisory requests related to GHG accounting and decarbonization strategies
• Coordinate with the Winrock team to ensure seamless project execution and follow-up actions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Asia-based projects or stakeholders is a plus
• The ability to speak other languages commonly spoken in the Asia-Pacific region is a plus

Benefits

• This is a remote opportunity. No travel included
• Flexible hours based on weekly client demands