Soil Carbon Specialist @Winrock International

[Hiring] Soil Carbon Specialist @Winrock International

Apr 04, 2025 - Winrock International is hiring a remote Soil Carbon Specialist. 💸 Salary: unspecified. 📍Location: USA.

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Role Description

This role involves providing technical support to validate projects within our client’s global supply chain related to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction from soil-related interventions within food and agriculture.

Lead the development of a Regenerative Agriculture FAQ in alignment with Winrock’s standard template.
Collaborate with internal teams to support project validation of climate programs and projects related to soil carbon and regenerative agriculture.
Remote opportunity with no travel included.

Deliverables

Develop a comprehensive Regen AG FAQ designed to provide answers to frequent questions, definitions, data examples, and helpful links for suppliers and project developers.
Ensure the FAQ aligns with client’s internal guidance and leading GHG accounting frameworks (e.g., GHG Protocol, Science-Based Targets Initiative, Value Change Initiative).
Coordinate with the Winrock team to refine content and integrate feedback based on project needs.
Organize and maintain supporting research materials for internal reference.
Ensure timely completion of the FAQ within the project deadline.

Timeline and Duration

Preferred start date: April 21, 2025.
Duration: 4-8 weeks with potential for extension.

Payment and Budget

The consultant will send a monthly invoice based on actual hours worked.
Please provide your hourly rate when applying for the project.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in climate change, soil science, or a related discipline; terminal degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) strongly preferred.
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in food systems and GHG accounting required; additional years of experience are strongly preferred.
Experience managing technical aspects of greenhouse gas accounting in the agriculture field, particularly row crops.
Field or research experience with soil carbon models, data management for soil carbon, and greenhouse gas profiles of agricultural commodities.
Knowledge of soil carbon model design methods and monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) approaches.
Experience working with GHG accounting frameworks for insetting (e.g., GHG Protocol, SBTi, VCI) and MRV of GHG emissions impacts.
Understanding of corporate supply chain management or procurement.
Ability to synthesize scientific research into accessible, actionable knowledge products.

Position-Specific Skills

Strong research and analytical abilities, with a specialty in soil carbon and regenerative agriculture systems.
Ability to translate technical topics into clear, structured content for different audiences.
Excellent writing, editing, and document design skills.
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software, including Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint; advanced proficiency in Excel is preferred.

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