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Company

Winrock International · 1 week ago

Technical Lead, Ecosystem Services Unit (ECO)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$110K/yr - $120K/yr

5+ years exp

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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’

Qualification

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GHG accountingGIS softwareCarbon accountingField data collectionStatistical techniquesGoogle Earth EngineR programmingREDD+ projectsProject managementMachine learningFluency in PortugueseFluency in SpanishPublic speaking

Required

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 knowledge of statistics and modeling (including machine learning).

Proficiency in R/Python.

Demonstrated experience supporting complex projects.

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.

Excellent problem-solving, teamwork, interpersonal 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.

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.