Technical Specialist Consultant @Winrock International

[Hiring] Technical Specialist Consultant @Winrock International

Apr 04, 2025 - Winrock International is hiring a remote Technical Specialist Consultant. 💸 Salary: unspecified. 📍Location: Asia, APAC.

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Role Description

This role involves engaging the private sector in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction within food and agriculture. The Technical Specialist Consultant will help expand the team’s capacity to provide technical support to validate projects within our client’s global supply chain.

Work closely with the Winrock team and external stakeholders to address technical advisory requests
Assess project feasibility and review technical documentation
Provide guidance on compliance with sustainability frameworks
Ensure the technical rigor and credibility of GHG mitigation projects
Deliver technical advisory, conduct in-depth validations, and manage stakeholder communications
Support alignment with key industry standards

Deliverables

Support project validation efforts, ensuring projects meet technical requirements and align with recognized GHG accounting standards (e.g., GHG Protocol, Science-Based Targets Initiative, Value Change Initiative)
Review, assess, and translate project documentation, methodologies, and evidentiary materials to validate emission reductions and removals estimates
Engage in stakeholder communications with project developers, suppliers, and internal teams, particularly for projects in the Asia-Pacific region
Facilitate risk and co-benefits evaluations of climate projects
Provide technical advisory support on select technical advisory requests related to GHG accounting and decarbonization strategies
Coordinate with the Winrock team to ensure seamless project execution and follow-up actions

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in food systems and GHG accounting required
Experience leading technical project evaluations, risk assessments, or emissions quantification
Knowledge of greenhouse gas profiles and potential mitigation strategies of agricultural commodities, particularly palm
Experience working with Asia-based projects or stakeholders is a plus
Fluency in Mandarin and English is required
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret technical data
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability to work independently and lead project validations in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment

Requirements

Multilingual proficiency in Mandarin and English is required
Availability to meet with clients during normal business hours Malaysia Time (MYT)
Meet with the Winrock Team based in the United States for coordination and training on Monday-Thursday from 8-10p MTY, as needed
This is a remote opportunity with no travel included
This is a part-time role with flexible hours based on weekly client demands (estimated 4 - 20 hours per week)

Timeline and Duration

Preferred start date: April 21, 2025
Duration: 8-12 weeks with potential for extension

Payment and Budget

The consultant will send a monthly invoice based on actual hours worked
When applying for the project, please provide your hourly rate

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