About the role
You will spearhead the execution and strategic oversight of GIS & RS projects and will be responsible for the design, implementation and delivery of GIS & RS tasks related to land use planning, ecosystem services, terrain mapping and forestry management, mostly relevant for the African region but possibly extending to the Asia-Pacific region. You will be at the forefront of designing and implementing innovative techniques and models that bolster our project development efforts and enhance our Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) processes, both for our projects as well as our advisory services. Your role is crucial in supporting a wide array of current and future projects which cover various mitigation technologies, such as reforestation, forestry conservation, improved forest management, sustainable agriculture and biodiversity, and ensuring they meet our ambitious impact goals. You are an expert in your field, eager to mentor other GIS & RS specialists, to bring in knowledge on state-of-the-art methods and tools in your field and to ensure the highest technical quality of all GIS & RS deliverables produced by the team, across the lifecycle of our Nature-Based Solutions (NBS). This includes overseeing meticulous assessments of project outcomes, applying rigorous methodologies, conducting comprehensive quality checks, and managing the validation and verification processes for the issuance of carbon credits. You'll coordinate GIS & RS requirements to meet NBS team commitments in terms of technical reviews, due diligence, and the development of project documents and monitoring reports. At the same time, you have an interest which goes beyond technical work. You will not shy away from supporting the ongoing operational improvements of our GIS processes and building a strong network of expertise on GIS and RS across teams. You will be responsible for facilitating the team weekly work allocation and capacity planning and prioritization, in line with regional and global business priorities. Finally, you will contribute to develop a vision and strategy on how South Pole can best integrate the use of remote sensing data and GIS systems in its operations, and inform build vs buy decisions in this context.
About the company
South Pole is an energetic, global company offering comprehensive sustainability solutions and services. With offices spanning all continents across the globe, we strive to create a sustainable society and economy that positively impacts our climate, ecosystems and developing communities. With our solutions, we inspire and enable our customers to create value from sustainability-related activities.
