layiq

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LAYIQ - Sr. Specialist, Sustainability Services (Regenerative Agriculture and Climate) at Winrock International

Education: Bachelor’s degree in international development or environment-related field required.
Graduate level degree in environmental science, forestry, natural resource management, ecology, geography, or related discipline is strongly preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in climate change in adaptation/mitigation/resilience and GHG accounting for land use required. Additional years of experience are strongly preferred.
Industry/sector understanding of GHG profiles and potential mitigation strategies for one or more of the following commodities: Palm oil, cocoa, sucrose, Vegetable Fats & Oils, Cereals & Grains.
Working understanding or experience with preparing submissions or reporting against key climate corporate leadership standards (e.g. GHG Protocol Corporate Standard and/or Project Standard, Science-Based Targets Initiative’s standards, the Value Change Initiative).
Experience managing GHG accounting projects in the agriculture and forestry fields.
Experience leading or supports new business development efforts.
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Skills: Fast learning, curious, passionate for uncovering and creating solutions to climate and sustainability problems.
Demonstrated interest in contributing to technical innovation in climate change mitigation and adaptation, natural resource management, and biodiversity conservation.
Strong analytical capability and problem-solving abilities required.
Industry/sector understanding of the GHG profiles and potential mitigation strategies for one or more of the following commodities:
Fish and Seafood; Hazelnuts; Beef; Poultry and Eggs; Pulp and Paper; Packaging (pulp/paper, glass, or metals); Vegetable Fats & Oils; Vegetable & Horticulture; Spices; Cereals & Grains; Cocoa; Coconut; Soybeans; Animal By-Products; Energy (oil and gas and/or electricity)
Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, including effective public speaking and the ability to communicate complex issues both verbally and in written form.
Ability to contribute to project operations and workflow effectively, to track and meet deadlines for multiple tasks, and work effectively under pressure.
Understanding of carbon quantification methodologies (e.g., for carbon credits/offset credits), carbon credit or other sustainability product certification standards, carbon credit project development, monitoring reporting and verification of GHG emissions impact.
Computer / Communication Skills: Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software, including Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Advanced proficiency in Excel is preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are required
, including effective public speaking and the ability to communicate complex issues both verbally and in written form.
Language: English professional-level oral and written fluency required.
Required Travel: Up to 10% travel, domestic and internationally.
Physical Demands: Capability to sit and operate a computer for long periods of time.

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