Earth Observations Manager (m/f/d)

FORLIANCE GmbH; Bonn; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Autonomy in project ownership

Opportunity to work on impactful projects

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Bonn seeks an Earth Observations Manager to conduct geospatial analysis for climate-related projects. The role entails applying carbon methodologies, developing automated workflows using GIS tools, and producing visualizations to support decision-making. Ideal candidates possess a relevant degree and strong analytical skills, along with expertise in programming languages like Python and R. The position offers an opportunity to impact high-stakes climate work in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• A degree in Geography, Environmental Science, Remote Sensing, Geoinformatics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Hands-on experience with GIS tools and programming languages like Python and R.
• Solid understanding of climate change and nature-based solutions.
• Ability to translate complex analyses into clear insights.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geospatial analysis and modeling.
• Apply carbon methodologies in project development.
• Develop automated geospatial workflows.
• Produce high-quality maps and visualizations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Geospatial data analysis

GIS tools

Python

R

Google Earth Engine

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Geography, Environmental Science, Remote Sensing, Geoinformatics

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Your responsibilities

You Role Overview:

As an Earth Observations Manager, you will contribute to the development and application of geospatial analyses and methodologies for nature-based solutions and climate-related projects. You will support the generation of high-quality, data-driven insights to inform environmental decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

You will:

• Conduct geospatial analysis and modeling to assess environmental patterns, land use, and climate-related risks
• Apply and support carbon methodologies (e.g., ARR, REDD+, sustainable land management) in project development and assessment
• Develop and implement automated geospatial workflows using Python, R, or Google Earth Engine
• Produce high-quality maps, visualizations, and technical outputs to support internal and external decision-making
• Perform eligibility, risk, and vulnerability assessments for nature-based and climate projects
• Support biomass estimation and carbon accounting using remote sensing data
• Analyze ecosystem and biodiversity metrics, including habitat condition, fragmentation, and carbon sequestration
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of geospatial databases and analytical tools
• Provide technical input to proposals, reports, and research applications
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, implement, and improve geospatial methodologies and project approaches

Your profile

You bring:

• A degree in Geography, Environmental Science, Remote Sensing, Geoinformatics, or a related field
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with experience in geospatial data analysis
• Hands‑on experience with GIS tools and programming languages (e.g., Python, R, Google Earth Engine)
• Solid understanding of climate change, nature‑based solutions, and environmental systems
• Experience with remote sensing data and spatial datasets
• Ability to translate complex analyses into clear, structured insights and visual outputs
• A proactive, structured, and solution‑oriented mindset
• Strong communication and teamwork skills in an international environment
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

What we offer

• The opportunity to apply deep expertise to high-impact climate and nature projects with real, measurable outcomes.
• A purpose‑driven role in a mission‑oriented organization committed to long‑term sustainability and integrity.
• High degree of autonomy and ownership within your area of expertise, with trust in senior judgment.
• The chance to shape and refine approaches, methodologies and solutions in a growing, entrepreneurial environment.
• Close collaboration with a dedicated, international team driven by shared values and ambition.
• A culture that values substance over hierarchy, and thoughtful, well‑grounded decision‑making.
• Flexible working arrangements that support focus, balance and wellbeing.

OUR MISSION:

We let values GROW:

• we grow well financed, managed and monitored forests and ecosystems
• we grow long‑term alliances with project stakeholders and clients
• we grow financial mechanisms and payment for ecosystem services to scale and improve projects
• we grow transparency and traceability through robust carbon standards, digital solutions, and earth observation technology
• we grow the competency of our team by trainings, education and onboarding world leading experts

We create positive impact on our CLIMATE:

• we partner with implementation organizations, international investors and development banks to develop the most robust climate projects
• we help industry clients to account and manage their greenhouse emissions
• we monitor, report and verify impact and results of performance indicators
• we create climate solutions that are based on scientific research
• we initiate transformation to fight climate change and to achieve carbon targets

We take ACTION:

• we mobilize finance for ecosystem services and develop new integrated value chains together with local stakeholders
• we use nature to build robust and proven carbon sinks by applying internationally recognized carbon standards and methodologies
• we turn carbon reduction plans into concrete action, and projects
• we think new ways and combine proven nature‑based solutions with innovative financial mechanisms and state‑of‑the‑art technology
• we unlock new climate action project types and promote developing of new methodologies for carbon sinks