Technical Lead, Sustainability Services (Palm oil and soy focus) - Non-US Based (Global)

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or environment-related field required. Master’s degree in climate change, food and environment, or related discipline preferred. Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in food systems and GHG accounting for land use required. Experience developing, mentoring, and managing teams of technical staff. Experience managing technical aspects of GHG accounting in the agriculture field. Field or research experience with forest carbon or palm production GHG accounting, land use change models, and GHG profiles of agricultural commodities from Southeast Asia preferred. Knowledge of monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) approaches within palm supply chains. Working understanding or experience with key climate corporate leadership standards (e.g., Verra, GHG Protocol, SBTi). Understanding of corporate supply chain management or procurement. Demonstrated experience in research and public communication on technical issues. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, advanced Excel preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking. Strong analytical capability and problem-solving abilities. Ability to track deadlines and work effectively under pressure. Understanding of carbon quantification methodologies and certification standards. Ability to foster and maintain good working relationships with clients and partners. Experience developing proposals for various funders desired. Experience leading complex technical projects with diverse teams desired. Knowledge of geospatial technologies is a plus.

Lead project review and client communications on peatland restoration projects. Manage analysis of climate projects at the intersection of agriculture, forestry, and GHG emissions. Supervise technical staff, setting expectations and providing feedback. Perform GHG and activity data calculations and support new analytical methods. Lead development of guidance on carbon inset approaches for peatland restoration in palm supply chains. Prepare technical analysis reports and presentations for diverse audiences. Maintain client communications and provide technical guidance. Provide training on methods and best practices. Create decision-support tools for GHG emissions and ecosystem services measurement. Develop and implement statistically sound approaches for project design and data analysis. Develop project work plans, budgets, and reports.