Application Guide

How to Apply for Technical Lead, Sustainability Services (Regenerative Agriculture and Climate) - Remote

at Winrock International

🏢 About Winrock International

Winrock International stands out for its innovative, holistic approach to sustainable development, integrating social, agricultural, and environmental solutions. Unlike many consultancies, they focus on practical, field-tested interventions that create measurable impact, making it an ideal workplace for professionals who want to see their technical expertise translate into real-world change.

About This Role

This Technical Lead role involves directly advising FLAG sector clients on decarbonization strategies and GHG accounting, ensuring compliance with standards like GHG Protocol and SBTi. It's impactful because you'll shape corporate sustainability in agriculture—a critical sector for climate mitigation—by translating complex technical analysis into actionable strategies for major food and land-use companies.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with reviewing a client's farm-level emissions data to ensure alignment with GHG Protocol, followed by a virtual client meeting to present decarbonization opportunities. Later, you could draft a technical report on project risks for a regenerative agriculture initiative, while coordinating with team members to prioritize pipeline requests.

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🎯 Who Winrock International Is Looking For

  • Has 7+ years of hands-on experience managing GHG accounting specifically in agriculture, not just general sustainability consulting.
  • Possesses deep, practical knowledge of GHG Protocol Corporate Standards and SBTi, with demonstrated ability to apply commodity-specific guidance (e.g., for soy, cattle, or palm oil).
  • Can seamlessly pivot between technical analysis (e.g., farm-level emissions modeling) and client-facing advisory, translating data into clear recommendations for diverse audiences.
  • Thrives in a remote, collaborative environment, managing multiple client projects simultaneously while ensuring rigorous adherence to climate standards.

📝 Tips for Applying to Winrock International

1

Quantify your 7+ years of experience: specify projects where you managed GHG accounting for agricultural clients (e.g., 'developed GHG inventories for 10+ agribusinesses').

2

Highlight direct experience with FLAG sector clients—mention specific companies or commodities (e.g., dairy, row crops) to show domain relevance.

3

Tailor your resume to include keywords from the job: 'GHG Protocol Corporate Standards,' 'SBTi,' 'decarbonization strategies,' 'agricultural value chains,' and 'technical advisory.'

4

Demonstrate remote collaboration skills: describe tools or methods you've used to manage client pipelines and deliverables virtually.

5

Showcase translation of technical topics: include an example in your cover letter of how you explained complex carbon accounting to non-technical stakeholders.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your direct experience applying GHG Protocol or SBTi standards to agricultural projects—cite a specific example and outcome.', "How you've managed technical advisory pipelines for climate/agriculture clients, emphasizing remote client management.", 'Your ability to bridge technical analysis (e.g., farm-level emissions) and client strategy, referencing a past report or presentation you created.', "Why Winrock's integrated approach to social-agricultural-environmental solutions resonates with you, linking to their projects or mission."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Winrock's specific projects in regenerative agriculture or climate (e.g., their work with USAID or corporate partners)—mention one in your cover letter.
  • → Their approach to 'sustainable social, agricultural, and environmental development'—how it differs from pure consulting firms.
  • → Recent thought leadership from Winrock staff on topics like agricultural decarbonization or GHG accounting.
  • → Their client base in the FLAG sector: look for case studies or news mentions to understand typical engagements.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through how you'd conduct a GHG inventory for a multinational food company with agricultural supply chains.
2 How do you stay current with evolving climate standards (e.g., SBTi FLAG guidance) and apply them to client projects?
3 Describe a time you had to explain a complex carbon accounting methodology to a client with limited technical knowledge.
4 How would you prioritize and manage a pipeline of multiple client requests for technical advisory on decarbonization?
5 What experience do you have with nature-based solutions or regenerative agriculture in the context of corporate climate strategies?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Vague descriptions of GHG accounting experience (e.g., 'worked on sustainability projects') without agricultural specifics.
  • Overemphasis on general sustainability consulting without demonstrating deep, technical knowledge of GHG Protocol/SBTi.
  • Failing to show remote work competence—not highlighting how you've managed clients or projects virtually.

📅 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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