Carbon offset, carbon neutrality and Net Zero initiatives are gaining momentum in all our geographical areas. The voluntary market is growing rapidly as well as the demand for voluntary offsetting. On the compliance side, regional and sectorial regulations are escalating as well. Project development demand is growing, with increased interest in carbon sequestration and removals.
In this context, we are currently looking for a [ Carbon Offsets GIS and Monitoring Unit ] Project Officer within the Project Development and Management (PDM) team of the Nature Based Solutions Business Unit. He/She will report to the [ Carbon Offsets GIS and Monitoring Unit ] Manager.
The Project Officer supports the development of new carbon sequestration or removal projects, supervises their implementation during the investment phase and ensures their monitoring during all the carbon credits crediting period.
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Main responsibilities include:
GIS and Remote Sensing: The GIS and Monitoring Specialist will be responsible for developing and maintaining geospatial databases, utilizing remote sensing techniques to monitor forest and mangrove cover and project impact, conducting spatial analysis to identify suitable project sites, and generating maps and visualizations to communicate project results effectively.
Field Monitoring and Data Collection: The specialist will participate in field surveys to collect essential data, including dendrometry measurements. They will ensure data quality and accuracy through rigorous field protocols and utilize appropriate software for data analysis and reporting.
Stakeholder Engagement Data Management: The role involves team engagement with local communities and other stakeholders to build relationships, gather input, and address concerns. The specialist will support the consultations and workshops data storage and analysis.
Compliance and Reporting: The GIS and Monitoring Specialist will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with VCS and Gold Standard requirements. This includes preparing regular progress reports and impact assessments and coordinating with project teams to submit accurate and timely data.
Required competencies and experience for the position:
General skills
- At least 3-4 years of relevant working experience
- Good verbal and written communication skills;
- Fluent in English;
- Autonomous and proactive;
- Understands and valuates the importance of team-work
Specific technical Skills
- Experience in carbon offset methodologies (VERRA, GS, etc.)
- Proficiency in GIS software (ArcGIS/QGIS/GGE) 🗺
- Experience with satellite image classification methods, particularly understanding the spectral characteristics of forests and mangroves and conducting accuracy assessments 🛰
- Good practices in geodatabase management
- Basic knowledge of various satellite products and their advantages
- Experience and creativity for geospatial modeling applied to ecosystem evaluation
- Familiarity with dendrometric measurements and allometric equations
- Availability to travel to rural international environments 🌍
- Solid knowledge of MRV processes
- Insight of biodiversity assessments would be good.
- Python and GeoPackages for automation (ArcPy) is a plus
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