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

• Support the technical design and implementation of jurisdictional REDD+ programs, including emissions baselines, reference levels, MRV systems, nesting frameworks, and integration with national GHG inventories.
• Apply remote sensing, field-based forest carbon measurement, and geospatial analysis tools to generate emissions estimates at the jurisdictional level.
• 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.

This role supports the protection of vital carbon sinks and mobilizes forest finance at scale, helping governments reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, thereby contributing to global climate change mitigation.

• Minimum of a Master's degree in environmental science, natural resource management, forestry, ecology, spatial modelling, climate change, or related fields.
• Minimum of 4 years of technical experience in REDD+ and forest carbon measurement, with specific experience in JREDD programs preferred.
• Experience with GHG accounting and audit processes, including forest inventories, biomass estimation, and field-based data collection.
• Experience in geospatial and quantitative analysis including using ArcGIS, Google Earth Engine, and R and/or Python.

The compensation range for this consultancy is determined based on the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's experience, education, specialized knowledge and skills, and current market conditions. Per diem provided for travel.

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