Earth Observations Manager (m/f/d)

FORLIANCE GmbH; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

High degree of autonomy

Opportunity to work on impactful climate projects

Job summary

A climate-focused organization is seeking an Earth Observations Manager to lead geospatial analyses for nature-based solutions. The role involves conducting detailed environmental assessments, developing automated workflows, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate has a degree in Geography or related fields, strong analytical skills, and hands-on experience with GIS tools and programming. This position offers the chance to impact high-stakes climate projects and work in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with experience in geospatial data analysis.
• Hands-on experience with GIS tools and programming languages (Python, R, Google Earth Engine).
• Solid understanding of climate change, nature-based solutions, and environmental systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geospatial analysis to assess environmental patterns and climate-related risks.
• Support carbon methodologies in project development and assessment.
• Develop and implement geospatial workflows using Python, R, or Google Earth Engine.

Skills

Geospatial data analysis

GIS tools

Python

R

Google Earth Engine

Education

Degree in Geography, Environmental Science, Remote Sensing, or Geoinformatics

Tools

Remote sensing data

Spatial datasets

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.

• 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

• 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.