Director, Co-benefits Certification

November 10

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Winrock International

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Non-profit • Agriculture • Environment

Winrock International is a recognized leader in U. S. and international development, providing solutions to complex social, agricultural, and environmental challenges. The organization focuses on areas such as agriculture, resilience and water, climate change, environment and energy, and human rights, education, and empowerment. Winrock emphasizes sustainable impact through locally led solutions that are market-driven and science-based. Additionally, it operates the ACR, a nonprofit carbon registry, using science-based methodologies to reduce and remove greenhouse gas emissions. Winrock's approach is marked by its commitment to measurable results and local collaboration, aiming to foster positive global change.

501 - 1000 employees

Founded 1985

🤝 Non-profit

🌾 Agriculture

💰 $45M Grant on 2022-09

📋 Description

• Lead the development of the ACR Co-benefits Certification and verification requirements in collaboration with clients and partners. • Manage the implementation of the Co-benefits program including providing training materials and reporting templates. • Support the Director of Communications in the development of website and social media content. • Present to internal and external audiences on the Co-benefits Certification to raise awareness and support broad market acceptance and uptake.

🎯 Requirements

• Degree in Environmental Sciences or related field. • The candidate must have at least 15 years of experience in the development and implementation of climate and sustainability standards / certifications. • Knowledge of climate and sustainability markets and policy. • Strong understanding of the portfolio of ACR methodologies. • An extensive network with key stakeholders including project developers, verifiers, NGOs and the carbon market industry in general. • Knowledge of corporate ESG reporting frameworks desired. • Strong writing, editing and speaking / presentation skills; an eye for detail. • The ability to articulate complex concepts and tailor messaging to multiple audiences with varying degrees of technical knowledge. • Demonstrated project management skills, with the ability to oversee contractors / consultants as well as to work independently, be persistent, and juggle multiple, sometimes competing priorities. • Ability to consistently interact with others in a professional, courteous, and tactful manner, maintain a positive attitude and good working relationships, and work effectively in a team setting. • Strong interpersonal skills, impeccable integrity and trustworthiness, sense of humor, and diplomatic approach to problem solving. • Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Fluency in one or more additional languages is an asset. • Must be available to travel for short-term assignments. • Commitment to Winrock’s mission and interest in market-based approaches to reducing GHG emissions required.

🏖️ Benefits

• Winrock offers competitive pay and an excellent benefits package.