TREES Forest Garden Project Consultant at Winrock International

Position Summary

The consultant will support Winrock International in the development of technical sections for Project Description (PD) for TREES Kenya Forest Garden Project, leading in country training sessions for TREES staff on field measurement plans, SOP for carbon stock changes and GHG emissions data collection. The consultant will work to support the preparation of field measurement trainings by providing review of the field measurement plan and SOP, which will be developed by Winrock International.

Responsibilities

• Input on Standard Operating Procedures for carbon stock changes and GHG emissions data collection, including review and revision of specific sections as needed
• Preparation of technical training presentation materials in collaboration with Winrock staff
• Meeting with Winrock and TREES staff on regular basis (weekly) to discuss project implementation status and updates
• Conduct (6) capacity building technical training sessions for TREES staff, including travel to field and local offices
• Implementation of field measurement plan based on SOP in collaboration with TREES staff in Kenya
• Review and initial QAQC for field level data for GHG emissions calculations and carbon stock changes in Project Area.

DELIVERABLES

• Written comments and input on SOP and Field Measurement Plan
• Capacity building technical training presentations and materials
• Report on completed technical training for TREES staff
• Field level data for carbon stock changes and GHG emissions estimations (with initial QAQC)
   

DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT

• The consultancy is expected to be implemented between October 6th, 2022 and March 2023, including 25-50 workdays over the course of these 6 months, with an estimated starting date in mid-October 2022.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree or equivalent education & experience in environmental science, sustainability, climate change, agriculture & land management, forestry, or related field;
• Familiarity with VCS Carbon Projects and VM0017 in particular
• Experience conducting field research and data collection
• Experience conducting/leading training sessions
• Must be located in Kenya and able to travel to Migori, Homa Bay, and Kisumu counties as necessary