Position Title: Technical Advisor, Climate Solutions
Location: Arlington, Virginia; Little Rock, Arkansas; or Remote within the U.S.
Department: Environment and Energy (E2) Group
Reports To: Associate Vice President, Environment and Energy (E2)
Winrock International is a non-profit organization that works around the world to increase economic opportunity, sustain natural resources, and protect the environment. Winrock strengthens the capacity of women, children, youth, civil society organizations, and businesses to actively participate in sustainable development and to positively impact society.
The Environment & Energy (E2) Group is comprised of three units: Ecosystem Services, Clean Energy and Circular Economy, and Forestry and Natural Resource Management. The E2 group collaborates closely with other Winrock Groups, including Agriculture, Resilience and Water; Human Rights, Education & Empowerment; and Corporate Affairs, to identify and implement cutting-edge nature-based solutions.
As a senior member of the E2 management team, the Technical Advisor will lead by example, fostering an environment that is collaborative, conducive to growth, respect, equity, and thought leadership.
Winrock is a leading organization in climate mitigation and adaptation solutions, developing and supporting approaches that reduce and remove emissions, strengthen resilience and adaptive technologies, and promote market-driven investments. We have decades of experience in clean energy, ecosystem services, forestry, and nature-based solutions in the U.S. and around the world. We combine technical expertise with partnership development, innovative financing structures and community engagement to forge a holistic approach to climate change, addressing impacts and their underlying drivers.
Environment & Energy Group
Sustainable economic growth depends on a healthy planet. Globally, there is an increased commitment from governments, businesses, foundations, and non-profits to ensure that the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement are achieved. The E2 Group uses science-driven, evidence-based solutions to address the myriad ways humans use natural resources. From nature-based solutions to climate change, to community-based natural resource management, to market-driven innovations in clean energy and promoting ecosystem services, Winrock develops solutions to protect natural resources, address climate change and promote long-term economic well-being and health. Our approach empowers local communities, governments, civil society and the private sector, providing them with the information needed to develop sustainable solutions. Implementation is focused on partnership, as well as technical and data-driven innovations and learning, adapting, and scaling proven models.
Essential Duties
Leadership, Strategy, and Impact:
Proactive New Business Development:
Education:
Experience:
This position has a salary range between $165,000 – $185,000 with most candidates falling at the mid-point of the range. Winrock provides an excellent benefits package including a 10% 403b annual contribution, excellent health care coverage and PTO/holiday leave plans.
Winrock is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and value diversity and inclusiveness. Winrock recruits, employs, trains, promotes and compensates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, or any other basis protected by law.
At Winrock we have a clear mission: Empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity and sustain natural resources through unwavering dedication to accountability, equity, innovation, integrity and transformation.
Winrock knows that its success comes from the hard work and steadfast dedication of its diverse workforce. Winrock remains committed to maintaining diversity, inclusion and equity across the entire organization