Geographic Information System Specialist
DGB Group, Netherlands

As Geographic Information System (GIS) specialist at DGB you work on the digital input, analysis and mapping of geographical data for our large-scale nature-based solutions projects worldwide.

Tasks amp; Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing workflows, protocols and practices for accessing and processing large amounts of raster and vector geospatial data
• Researching and building systems that will become the core technology of the company;
• Collecting and managing spatial and non-spatial data at different scales with scientific rigour
• Conducting land-use classification and land-use change analysis using different sources of satellite data including multispectral imagery and radar data
• Providing inputs to carbon models to quantify carbon emission reductions and removals
• Writing technical sections of carbon project feasibility studies, Project Documents and Monitoring Reports
• Driving innovation and thought leadership in GIS and remote sensing, including external partnerships with technology, data and other partners, registries and standards bodies and others
• Having critical inputs into the building and functioning of Imperative's integrated technology platform

Requirements

• Strong technical skills, a minimum of 7 years experience in GIS and remote sensing applying land use change models for carbon accounting, with technical or operational GIS carbon accounting and land use in developing countries
• Experience developing AFOLU projects for voluntary and/or compliance carbon markets
• Excellent leadership, a willingness to push initiatives forward and driving projects to success
• Ability to work collaboratively across technical and non-technical teams
• Relentless attention to detail and a methodical approach; being able to assess trade-offs of different approaches
• Fluency in English is required; additional language skills would be advantageous
• Relevant post-graduate education is also advantageous

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick amp; Public Holidays)
• Work From Home
• Training amp; Development
• Stock Option Plan

Job Rewards and Benefits