Especialista em geoprocessamento e monitoramento espacial – Manaus/AM

Responsabilidades

• Develop and manage a GIS database and spatial monitoring framework for FZSB-supported protected areas in Brazil, in close coordination with programme teams and FZS Germany.
• Conduct spatial analyses using satellite imagery and geospatial data to identify and monitor environmental threats such as illegal gold mining, deforestation, land-use change or fire.
• Produce and maintain spatial datasets, thematic maps and analyses to support protected area management, reporting, decision-making and communication.
• Support FZSB programme teams and partners in the application of spatial monitoring and management tools such as Garmin InReach, SMART, EarthRanger or similar systems.
• Provide technical guidance on the use of GPS devices, spatial data collection and basic data collection and management to programme teams, partners and local and indigenous communities, where relevant.
• Ensure data quality, documentation and consistency in line with internal data management standards.
• Coordinate closely with FZS Germany on methodologies, tools, standards and data exchange related to spatial monitoring and remote sensing and participate in the global FZS MEL Community of Practitioners.

Requisitos

• QUALIFICAÇÕES MÍNIMAS
  • University degree in geography, geoinformatics, environmental sciences, remote sensing or a related field.
  • Minimum five years of professional experience in GIS, spatial analysis and/or remote sensing, preferably in nature conservation, environmental protection or NGO context.
  • Strong practical experience with GIS software (QGIS, ArcGIS) and spatial datasets.
  • Demonstrated experience in the analysis and interpretation of satellite imagery.
  • Ability to translate technical analyses into clear, actionable maps, summaries and outputs for non-technical audiences.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently while supporting multiple programme teams in different states of Brazil.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Portuguese, and very good written and verbal communications skills in English.
  • Willingness to participate in field expeditions in remote areas in the Amazon under challenging conditions.
  • High motivation to apply technical skills to practical nature conservation challenges.
• QUALIFICAÇÕES PREFERENCIAIS
  • Knowledge of scripting or data analysis tools (e.g. Python, R, dashboards) is an asset.

Benefícios

• A challenging and meaningful role contributing to the development of FZS in Brazil.
• A dynamic and motivated team and flexible working environment.
• A fair and competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• CLT contract, 40 hours a week, long term position.
• Vale alimentação.
• Private health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Vale transporte.

Marcado como: ArcGIS, Bioma Amazônico, Geoprocessamento, GIS, Monitoramento Ambiental, Sensoriamento Remoto