REDD+ MRV Expert for Global Jurisdictional Programs

Winrock International; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

Winrock International seeks REDD+/MRV subject matter experts for short-term consulting assignments globally, with preference for Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Roles focus on MRV design, carbon accounting, and policy guidance to support jurisdictional REDD+ and carbon markets.

Works with ECO, LEAF Coalition, and ART-TREES program, reporting to the Ecosystem Services Unit. The consultants will provide technical support to governments and partners, ensure audit-ready deliverables, and travel as

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in environmental field or related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of REDD+ and forest carbon measurement experience.
• Experience with subnational and national MRV and baselines.
• GHG accounting, inventories, and field data collection experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement jurisdictional REDD+ programs including MRV baselines.
• Apply remote sensing and field methods to generate jurisdictional emissions estimates.
• Translate complex technical content for policy makers and donors.
• Develop methodologies aligned with ART-TREES and other standards.
• Support governments in interpreting JREDD eligibility and verification rules.
• Provide capacity building and training in MRV and nested systems.

Skills

MRV systems

GEO-spatial analysis

Remote sensing

Policy & implementation

Stakeholder engagement

GIS (ArcGIS)

R/Python

Program coordination

Education

Master’s degree in environmental science or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

Google Earth Engine

R

Python

Job description

Winrock International seeks REDD+/MRV subject matter experts for short-term consulting assignments globally, with preference for Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Roles focus on MRV design, carbon accounting, and policy guidance to support jurisdictional REDD+ and carbon markets.

Works with ECO, LEAF Coalition, and ART-TREES program, reporting to the Ecosystem Services Unit. The consultants will provide technical support to governments and partners, ensure audit-ready deliverables, and travel as