Sr. Analyst , Sustainability Services

Winrock International • Arlington, VA

20h • $68,000 - $73,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Analyst will work collaboratively with Winrock’s Sustainability Services team to support Winrock’s work with clients in the food, land, and agriculture (FLAG) sector. The Sustainability Services team supports corporate clients in the FLAG sector to identify decarbonization opportunities, ensure adherence to GHG calculation methodologies and relevant standards, and provide technical expertise to clients on a broad range of GHG mitigation and agricultural topics. The Senior Analyst will perform administrative and project coordination tasks, in addition to contributing technical expertise to ongoing projects. Specifically, Winrock is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented analyst with a strong background in project coordination and technical expertise and knowledge of climate mitigation strategies in the agricultural sector. Familiarity with climate standards such as the GHG Protocol Corporate Suite of Standards and the Science Based Target Initiative guidance is a plus. Demonstrated experience with project management and coordination is required.

Requirements

• Excellent organization and project management skills.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a flexible, high-paced environment and able to work well in teams and independently.
• Ability to contribute to project operations and workflow effectively, to track and meet deadlines for multiple tasks, and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities required.
• Able to communicate in a clear, professional, and positive manner with a variety of team members and various stakeholders in a multi-cultural environment with respect for diversity.
• Interest in contributing to climate mitigation projects in the food and agriculture sector
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software, including Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Fluent in English, fluency in other language is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree required; master degree preferred.
• 2 year minimum of professional work experience in the sustainability or environmental field.
• English professional-level oral and written fluency required.
• Up to 10% travel, domestic and internationally.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced proficiency in Excel is preferred.
• Experience working directly within the Food, Land, and Agriculture sector strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with climate standards such as the GHG Protocol Corporate Suite of Standards and the Science Based Target Initiative guidance is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience with project management and coordination is required.

Responsibilities

• Budget management support including updating project budgets and monitoring spending levels as directed for multiple projects for Sustainability Services
• Prepare and disseminate routine internal coordination reports documenting programmatic activities and administrative/operational/financial tasks’ status and action points.
• Compile or prepare documentation for consultant agreements, partner agreements, and procurement processes
• Support new business and operational processes in alignment with Winrock’s policies
• Manage logistics for events such as project presentations, team retreats, meetings and conferences, and other outreach efforts.
• Coordinate compliance with Winrock’s policies, procedures and contractual obligations for procurement, subcontracts, HR, consultants’ agreements, financial transactions (including client invoicing and consultant reimbursements), project closeout, or any other project management task .
• Lead or support quantitative and qualitative analyses in support of technical deliverables related to GHG mitigation in the agricultural sector
• Draft and support the completion of client deliverables, including memos, presentations, and weekly or monthly communication
• Support the management of an internal project management system that Sustainability Services uses to track progress against project deliverables
• Support Knowledge Management across the Sustainability Services team
• Review, edit and format technical reports and deliverables and ensure compliant uploads to client/donor repositories.
• Input information into relevant databases and project trackers, support monitoring and evaluation processes, and link project data with required client reporting.
• Assist organizing and coordinating internal and external meetings, record meeting minutes, and ensure follow-up of next steps.
• Provide ongoing support in monitoring, tracking, and troubleshooting program implementation.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Winrock International offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, designed to support the health, well‑being, and financial security of our employees.
• Winrock is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level