About Forest Carbon
Forest Carbon is an environmental asset manager based in Southeast Asia, delivering benefits for both people and the planet, alongside returns for investors, through a proven business model. At Forest Carbon, we recognize the true value in nature—value that can benefit all stakeholders and needs to be nurtured and protected. This is why we operate as a ‘Natural Asset Company,’ bringing the value of nature onto the balance sheet in a credible manner.
Forest Carbon’s team has a strong track record of success in the region. Our team brings a decade of experience on the ground, from mapping wetlands and assessing below-ground carbon storage to hiring local workers and securing community support. Forest Carbon relies on this technical expertise and a growing pipeline of project opportunities to secure millions in private sector investment for threatened ecosystems.
Our Sumatra Merang Peatland Project serves as a proven business model for large-scale restoration, having raised over 5 million euros in investment capital. Sales from major global brands support restoration efforts across more than 22,000 hectares, reducing fire risk, strengthening the rural economy, creating jobs, and delivering returns for investors and partners. This level of environmental and social performance is integrated into every aspect of Forest Carbon’s operations and management systems.
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About the Role
We are seeking a talented individual to join our team as a Remote Sensing Specialist to lead advanced geospatial analysis, implement advanced Remote Sensing workflows, and ensure technical project delivery for forest restoration. In this role, you'll support project design with the best geographic, ecological, and social data to meet organizational goals and timelines.
This role offers an exciting opportunity for professionals to make a lasting impact in geospatial technology. While the role has defined responsibilities, the company encourages the individual to grow aligned with personal interests and the goals of the company.
Responsibilities
Technical Duties
- Serve as an expert on Remote Sensing (RS) technologies and workflows for land management and conservation.
- Leverage the latest RS data and tools to process raw data, generate maps/graphics, and communicate findings. This involves supporting: land cover/use mapping, land use/land cover change analysis, forest degradation assessment, above ground biomass mapping, HCV/HCS assessment, and deforestation threat modeling.
- Develop workflows to automate RS/GIS tasks and improve assessment accuracy and efficiency.
- Produce and refine Python scripts, machine learning workflows, and other analyses.
- Leverage public RS datasets in Google Earth Engine and beyond for high-quality rapid assessments and ongoing monitoring.
- Stay updated on trends and advancements in RS/GIS and related fields, evaluating applicability to our projects and integrating emerging technologies into company workflows.
- Collaborate on field baseline data collection and monitoring, including drone data, ground truthing of land cover classifications, and participatory mapping.
- Support additional technical activities such as restoration, feasibility/HCV studies, and implementing technological solutions.
Team Development
- Set goals and work plans, regularly evaluate progress and provide feedback for improvement.
- Contribute to capacity building efforts through training programs, workshops, and knowledge sharing sessions.
Qualifications
General
- Bachelor's degree in GIS/ Remote Sensing/ Geography/ Forestry/ Environmental Science, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred though equivalent experience will be considered.
- At least 5 years of RS/GIS experience in forest management.
- Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary and intercultural teams, managing stakeholder relationships with diverse approaches.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Results-driven, proactive, and adept at working independently.
- Excellent communication skills for conveying technical or complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proficiency in English and Bahasa Indonesia.
Technical
- In-depth knowledge of RS/GIS for forestry, conservation, land use, and biomass monitoring. Experience with certified AFOLU carbon projects is a plus.
- Expertise in workflow automation, machine learning, and advanced Remote Sensing analysis.
- Google Earth Engine proficiency is mandatory and will be tested during interviews. API experience is a plus.
- Extensive knowledge of public RS/GIS data, imagery, software, and workflows.
- Proficiency with a range of RS/GIS software, including but not limited to ArcGIS, QGIS, GDAL, ERDAS Imagine, Geomatica, eCognition, and/or point cloud analysis.
- Experience with drones and analysing 3D drone imagery is a strong asset.
- Field experience in forest inventories, satellite ground truthing, or data collection is a plus.
- Ecological knowledge of flora and fauna biodiversity is desirable.