Geospatial Strategy Lead for GIS & Mapping
Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)
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Job summary
Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is seeking a senior GIS leader to drive end-to-end geospatial operations. You will oversee data quality, spatial analytics, and enterprise GIS systems across RSPO projects and member engagements.
The role requires 6–8 years in relevant fields, 3+ years in leadership, and strong proficiency in ArcGIS, ERDAS ENVI, and Google Earth Engine. You will collaborate with multiple departments and external partners to advance RSPO's
Qualifications
- Degree in GIS, Remote Sensing, Geography or related field.
- 6–8 years in palm oil, conservation, environmental research, or related natural resource management.
- 3+ years in leadership, team management, or supervisory role.
- Experience leading geospatial projects and translating analytics into strategy.
- Proven ability to manage large GIS databases and ensure data quality.
Responsibilities
- Provide spatial solutions for monitoring environmental risks within RSPO.
- Maintain RSPO spatial data e.g. concession boundaries and MSU layers.
- Manage RSPO GIS systems like fire hotspot and HCV monitoring.
- Configure and maintain GIS infrastructure and platforms.
- Oversee LUCA submissions for RaCP and NPP applications.
- Evaluate concession boundary submissions for membership and ACOP.
- Liaise with members and external partners on GIS projects.
- Support GIS needs of RSPO Secretariat and other departments.
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Job description
Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is seeking a senior GIS leader to drive end-to-end geospatial operations. You will oversee data quality, spatial analytics, and enterprise GIS systems across RSPO projects and member engagements.
The role requires 6–8 years in relevant fields, 3+ years in leadership, and strong proficiency in ArcGIS, ERDAS ENVI, and Google Earth Engine. You will collaborate with multiple departments and external partners to advance RSPO's
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