Remote Sr. Specialist, Regenerative Agriculture & Climate

Winrock International; Yorktown (VA); Remote; USD 101,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Winrock International is seeking a Sr. Specialist, Sustainability Services (Regenerative Agriculture and Climate) to provide technical advisory on GHG measurement and climate strategies for FLAG sector clients.

The role focuses on standards like the GHG Protocol and SBTi, with opportunities to influence major private and public sector partners. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in climate change, knowledge of agriculture/forestry GHG accounting, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in climate change adaptation/mitigation/resilience and GHG accounting for land use
• Experience with GHG profiles and mitigation strategies for various commodities
• Experience with major climate standards (GHG Protocol/SBTi) and reporting requirements
• Experience leading or supporting new business development efforts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including public speaking

Responsibilities

• Contribute to projects on GHG measurement, climate mitigation/adaptation, and regenerative agriculture
• Track and manage a pipeline of technical advisory requests for clients
• Develop knowledge products and training aligned with industry standards
• Prepare presentations, reports, and communication materials
• Collaborate with small teams to produce high‑quality products and lead when needed
• Support workplan development and new business proposals
• Complete tasks in fast-paced, self‑motivated environment and meet deadlines

Skills

Analytical ability

Public speaking

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in international development or environment-related field

Graduate degree in environmental science forestry natural resource management ecology or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Winrock International is seeking a Sr. Specialist, Sustainability Services (Regenerative Agriculture and Climate) to provide technical advisory on GHG measurement and climate strategies for FLAG sector clients.

The role focuses on standards like the GHG Protocol and SBTi, with opportunities to influence major private and public sector partners. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in climate change, knowledge of agriculture/forestry GHG accounting, and strong communication skills.