Call for Experts: REDD+/MRV Subject Matter Experts (Short-term Consulting Assignments)[

The role

This is a short-term consulting role as a subject matter expert in REDD+ and MRV. The expert will provide technical support for jurisdictional REDD+ programs in Latin America, Africa and Asia, including carbon accounting aligned with ART-TREES and other standards.

What you will do

• Support the technical design and implementation of jurisdictional REDD+ programs, including emissions baselines, reference levels, MRV systems, nesting frameworks and integration with national GHG inv
• Apply remote sensing, field-based forest carbon measurement and geospatial analysis to generate jurisdictional emissions estimates.
• Translate complex technical content into accessible formats for policy makers, donors and stakeholders.
• Develop and implement methodologies and protocols aligned with compliance-grade carbon standards such as ART-TREES.
• Support state and regional governments in interpreting and applying JREDD eligibility, performance and verification requirements.
• Provide capacity building and training for government counterparts and stakeholders in MRV and nested system design.

Required qualifications

• Minimum of a Master's degree in environmental science, natural resource management, forestry, ecology, spatial modelling, climate change or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of technical experience in REDD+ and forest carbon measurement.
• Experience working with subnational and national governments on MRV and emissions baselines.
• Experience with GHG accounting and audit processes, including forest inventories, biomass estimation and field-based data collection.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking.
• Ability to build and maintain working relationships with government ministries, non-profits, the private sector, foundations and multilateral organizations.
• Fluency in the host country language.

Nice to have

• Experience with JREDD programs.
• Experience in geospatial and quantitative analysis using ArcGIS, Google Earth Engine, and R and/or Python.
• Knowledge or experience in AFOLU/REDD+ projects or programs in voluntary or compliance carbon markets.
• Excellent problem-solving, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to track and meet deadlines for multiple tasks.

Benefits

• Per diem provided for field visits.

Before you apply

• Fluency in the host country language is required.
• The role is project-based and contingent upon donor funding.

About the company

Winrock International is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing sustainable development by increasing economic opportunities, strengthening natural resources management and addressing environmental challenges. It is an equal opportunity employer.