Technical Lead, Sustainability Services; Palm oil and soy focus

Overview

Technical Lead, Sustainability Services (Palm oil and soy focus) at Winrock International

Location:

United States
• Remote Work:
Yes
• Telecommute:
Yes

Start Date:

Immediate

Expiry Date: 11 Mar, 2026

Experience:

5 year(s) or above

Posted On: 11 Dec, 2025

Salary: $120,000 per year (range may reflect level of experience and business needs)

Sponsor Visa:
No

Notes:
This position is based on-going donor funding.

Description

Location:

Remote, (Arkansas, California, Colorado, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington DC, Wisconsin will be considered. Working hours are EST)

Position

Purpose:

Winrock International is recruiting a Technical Lead in the Sustainability Services Unit with deep expertise in engaging the private sector in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction within food and agriculture. This position works with private sector clients to assess critical investments that finance emission reduction and removals within food and forest systems. The Technical Lead will be responsible for developing carbon inset guidance and leading evaluations of peatland restoration projects to mitigate corporate Scope 3 GHG emissions within palm supply chains.

Position Overview:

The Technical Lead interacts with clients, conducts qualitative technical analyses, and collects and analyzes quantitative data for the greenhouse gas measurement and analysis of peatland restoration projects around the world. This position may be based remotely within the United States but is expected to work East Coast hours (EST). This role will be fully remote; however, only employees residing in Arkansas, California, Colorado, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington DC, or Wisconsin will be considered.

Working hours are EST.

• Lead project reviews and client communications to scope the quality of peatland restoration projects, address relevant technical aspects, and their methodologies.
• Manage the analysis of climate projects at the intersection of agriculture, forestry, and greenhouse gas emissions at the farm and corporate level, ensuring timely high-quality deliverables.
• Provide effective supervision by setting performance expectations, conducting regular evaluations, and coaching staff.
• Perform calculations using greenhouse gas and activity data; support innovative analyses and new analytical methods.
• Lead development of guidance on carbon inset approaches to peatland restoration in palm supply chains and contribute to analyses related to food systems and regenerative agriculture.
• Prepare technical analysis reports, presentations, and other materials related to carbon accounting and project risk analysis; translate technical topics for diverse audiences.
• Maintain day-to-day client communications and provide accurate, coherent technical guidance to clients and donors.
• Provide training to counterparts/stakeholders on methods and best practices.
• Create decision-support tools for measuring and monitoring GHG emissions and ecosystem services in land use and forestry sectors.
• Develop and implement statistically sound approaches to project design and data analysis for carbon projects, including field data, new tools, and models; adopt new methods to strengthen Winrock’s scientific reputation.
• Develop project work plans, budgets, and reports, and track programs to ensure deliverables are high quality, on time, and on budget.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or environment-related field required. Master’s degree in climate change, food and environment, or related discipline preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 7 years in food systems and GHG accounting for land use; experience mentoring and managing technical teams; experience leading complex technical projects with diverse teams.
• Experience in field or research with forest carbon or palm production GHG accounting; knowledge of MRV approaches in palm supply chains; familiarity with GHG protocols and climate standards (Verra, SBTi, etc.).
• Knowledge of monitoring, reporting, and verification approaches; experience with carbon quantification methodologies and sustainability product certification standards.
• Computer
  
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