Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Manager, Technical

at Winrock International

🏢 About Winrock International

Winrock International is a nonprofit that applies innovative solutions to sustainable development challenges, with a focus on social, agricultural, and environmental impact. Its Environmental Resources Trust (ERT) runs ART, the leading global carbon crediting program for jurisdictional REDD+, offering a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of high-integrity forest carbon markets and climate finance.

About This Role

As Senior Manager, Technical at ART, you will lead technical reviews of jurisdictional REDD+ projects, ensuring compliance with ART's rigorous standards for emission reductions and removals. This role directly supports ART's mission to unlock finance for climate action by certifying high-integrity credits, making it impactful for global forest protection and climate goals.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day might involve reviewing technical documentation from a country's REDD+ program, analyzing forest monitoring data, and writing assessment reports. You'll also participate in calls with project proponents to clarify technical issues and collaborate with the team to ensure consistency in reviews. Interspersed are meetings with stakeholders or updates on ART's evolving standards.

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🎯 Who Winrock International Is Looking For

  • Expert in forest carbon accounting, with deep knowledge of REDD+ methodologies, IPCC guidelines, and jurisdictional-scale MRV systems.
  • Experienced in technical review or auditing of carbon projects, with ability to assess complex data and ensure environmental integrity.
  • Familiar with international climate policy, including Paris Agreement Article 6, and social safeguards like the Cancun Safeguards.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills to write clear technical reports and engage with diverse stakeholders (governments, project proponents, auditors).

📝 Tips for Applying to Winrock International

1

Tailor your resume to highlight specific REDD+ experience, especially jurisdictional or nested projects, and quantify results like tons of CO2 reduced.

2

In your cover letter, mention your familiarity with ART's TREES standard and how your skills align with its rigorous integrity requirements.

3

Demonstrate understanding of the difference between project-level and jurisdictional REDD+, and why ART's approach is critical for Paris Agreement alignment.

4

If you have experience with remote sensing, GIS, or forest monitoring databases, explicitly list those tools and examples of use.

5

Research ART's latest registrations and public documents, and reference specific aspects in your application to show genuine interest.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Emphasize your expertise in jurisdictional REDD+ accounting and your commitment to high-integrity carbon markets.', 'Highlight experience with technical reviews or audits and your ability to assess complex emission reduction claims.', "Show understanding of ART's mission and how it differs from other carbon standards (e.g., VCS, Gold Standard).", 'Mention your ability to work collaboratively with diverse international stakeholders, including government agencies.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read ART's TREES standard document and understand its key requirements for reference levels, leakage, and permanence.
  • → Review recent ART registrations or public reports to see examples of accepted projects and common issues.
  • → Familiarize yourself with the Cancun Safeguards and how ART incorporates them into its social integrity requirements.
  • → Understand the current state of jurisdictional REDD+ globally, including key countries like Brazil, Indonesia, and Guyana.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through how you would assess a jurisdictional REDD+ submission for compliance with ART's TREES standard.
2 How do you ensure the environmental integrity of emission reductions while balancing practical implementation challenges?
3 Describe your experience with forest carbon monitoring methodologies, including use of remote sensing and ground data.
4 How do you handle disagreements with project proponents or auditors during technical reviews?
5 What are the key differences between REDD+ accounting at project vs. jurisdictional scale, and why does ART focus on the latter?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Overlooking the specific focus on jurisdictional REDD+ and instead discussing project-level carbon credits generically.
  • Not demonstrating familiarity with ART's TREES standard or confusing it with other carbon programs.
  • Failing to show understanding of the technical rigor required, e.g., by providing vague answers on MRV or accounting methods.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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