Consultant Technical Specialist, Greenhouse Gas

Winrock International is seeking a Consultant Technical Specialist for GHG Mitigation in Agriculture, based in Little Rock, AR. The role involves supporting clients with greenhouse gas emissions accounting and mitigation strategies in agricultural supply chains. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in agriculture and GHG accounting, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This is a full-time position.
Job Title: Contracted Technical Specialist, GHG Mitigation in Agriculture

We are seeking a Consultant Technical Specialist to support clients on greenhouse gas emissions accounting, mitigation impact assessment, and project implementation in agricultural supply chains. This role will expand our capacity to provide technical support and training for our clients and their suppliers.

The successful candidate will have expertise in agriculture and GHG accounting, with knowledge of greenhouse gas profiles and potential mitigation strategies for agricultural commodities such as palm oil, cocoa, and sucrose. They will also possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Key Responsibilities:
• Work closely with Winrock and external stakeholders to address technical advisory requests and support clients on decarbonization strategies for agricultural commodities.
• Develop knowledge products and training materials related to GHG mitigation in agriculture, ensuring technical rigor and credibility of GHG mitigation strategies.
• Support project ideation efforts, development of decarbonization strategies, and knowledge product development on critical topics such as Land Use Change.
• Engage in stakeholder communications with project developers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Provide technical advisory support on select technical advisory requests related to GHG accounting and decarbonization strategies.
• Coordinate with Winrock to ensure seamless project execution and follow-up actions.

Deliverables:
• Decarbonization strategies for select agricultural commodities.
• Knowledge products on critical topics such as Land Use Change.
• Training materials related to decarbonization strategies and agricultural practices.
• Stakeholder communications reports.
• Technical advisory reports.

Requirements:
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in agriculture and GHG accounting.
• Knowledge of greenhouse gas profiles and potential mitigation strategies for agricultural commodities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Fluency in English.

About Winrock:

Winrock International is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and recruits, employs, trains, promotes, and compensates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.