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

Winrock International is seeking experienced subject matter experts (SMEs) in REDD+ to provide technical support for jurisdictional REDD+ programs across Latin America, Africa, and Asia. The SMEs will be part of a roster to support Winrock’s Ecosystem Services Unit (ECO) efforts to strengthen jurisdictional REDD+ programs globally, with a strong emphasis on Measurement/Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV).

About the role

The REDD+ SMEs will work under donor-funded initiatives that deliver essential support to governments seeking to protect carbon sinks and mobilize forest finance at scale. The initiative provides technical assistance to jurisdictions to access finance for reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+) via voluntary carbon markets through the LEAF Coalition and the ART-TREES program. Consultants will support the design, implementation, and advancement of jurisdictional REDD+ (JREDD) systems, with a focus on MRV systems and carbon accounting aligned with ART-TREES and other leading standards. This role is project-based, contingent upon donor funding, and based in the consultant’s home country.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Support state/regional governments in interpreting and applying JREDD eligibility, performance, and verification requirements.
• Provide capacity building and training for government counterparts and stakeholders in MRV and nested system design.

Requirements

• 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 jurisdictional REDD+ programs preferred.
• Experience working with subnational and national governments on MRV and emissions baselines.
• Experience with GHG accounting and audit processes, including forest inventories, biomass estimation, and field-based data collection for carbon and natural resource assessments.
• Experience in geospatial and quantitative analysis using ArcGIS, Google Earth Engine, and R and/or Python.
• Experience with forest inventories, biomass data collection, and field data.
• Ability to contribute to project operations and workflow effectively and meet deadlines for multiple tasks.
• Knowledge or experience in the development of AFOLU/REDD+ projects and/or programs in the voluntary and/or compliance carbon market.
• Excellent problem-solving, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including effective public speaking and the ability to communicate complex issues.
• Ability to foster and maintain good working relationships with clients and partners, including government ministries, non-profit organizations, the private sector, foundations, multilateral organizations, and governments.
• Willingness to travel in-country as needed for field visits (per diem provided).
• Fluency in host country language.

Pay

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.