Apply now

“Shape Climate Policy. Drive Impact. Join VNV’s Mission for a Resilient Future.”


Role Overview

GIS-Associate will support early-stage screening and technical validation of AFOLU carbon projects. The role focuses on geospatial eligibility assessment, preliminary land-use checks, historical land-use analysis, and spatial data validation aligned with major carbon standards frameworks. The position requires working with satellite imagery, GIS datasets, and remote sensing tools to conduct initial project feasibility checks and spatial due diligence prior to project development.


Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct geospatial eligibility assessments for AFOLU carbon projects, including evaluation of land-use history, land cover changes, and compliance with methodology requirements and project boundary timelines.
  • Analyze satellite datasets such as Sentinel-2, Landsat, and Sentinel-1 to perform LULC classification, time-series analysis, and environmental or vegetation index analysis.
  • Perform quality checks and validation of spatial datasets, including project shapefiles, boundaries, land tenure layers, protected area overlaps, and water bodies.
  • Conduct topographic and terrain screening using DEM datasets to assess project feasibility.
  • Prepare and organize geospatial inputs required for carbon accounting, including project boundary validation, stratification planning, baseline scenario analysis, and MRV workflows.
  • Support project implementation through site visits, understanding project areas, and coordinating ground truth data collection.
  • Train and guide implementation partners and field officers on field data collection and project requirements.
  • Prepare technical documentation, including eligibility screening reports, LULC change detection outputs, spatial feasibility analysis, and validated geospatial boundary datasets.
  • Maintain proper documentation of datasets, assumptions, and spatial workflows while supporting teams during pre-feasibility studies and concept note preparation.

 

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Remote Sensing & GIS, Geoinformatics, Forestry, Environmental Science, Geography, or a related discipline.
  • 0–2 years of experience in GIS or Remote Sensing, with internship or academic project exposure in land-use analysis, environmental studies, or climate-related projects preferred.
  • Proficiency in geospatial tools such as QGIS, ArcGIS, and Google Earth Engine, with experience in satellite imagery processing and land cover classification.
  • Ability to work with and manage geospatial datasets for spatial analysis and project assessments.
  • Basic understanding of AFOLU carbon project development, including eligibility requirements, baseline scenario concepts, and LULC classification methods.
  • Exposure to environmental or climate change-related projects, with knowledge of forestry, mangrove, or ecosystem restoration projects considered an advantage.
  • Familiarity with carbon standards methodologies and digital MRV (dMRV) systems is preferred.
  • Basic scripting knowledge in Python or Google Earth Engine is an added advantage.


What We Offer

At VNV, we believe in creating an environment where purpose meets growth. Here’s what you can expect:

  • Meaningful Impact: Work on projects that drive climate resilience and empower millions of vulnerable communities. 
  • Hybrid Work Flexibility: Enjoy a balanced work model with the options to work remotely and collaborate in-person during the week. 
  • Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values openness, teamwork, and shared learning. We celebrate diversity and encourage cross-functional collaboration. 
  • Professional Development: Access to continuous learning opportunities, mentorship programs, and exposure to global best practices in climate and sustainability. 
  • Global Exposure: Engage with international stakeholders, NGOs, and policymakers across South Asia and beyond. 
  • Competitive Compensation & Benefits:
  • Attractive salary packages 
  • Health and wellness benefits 
  • Paid time off and leave policies 
  • Inclusive & Supportive Environment: A workplace that prioritizes equity, inclusion, and psychological safety. 
  • Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a mission that combines environmental impact with social transformation. 


About VNV – Value Network Ventures

Value Network Ventures (VNV) is a leading global project developer mobilizing carbon finance to drive community-rooted climate adaptation at scale. VNV’s work enables climate action by mobilizing economic resources and mitigating environmental damage to build the resilience of local populations and Indigenous communities—reaching more than 7 million households and restoring over 5 million hectares across 17+ countries to date. 

 

With a team of nearly 200 experts and over 4,000 feet on the ground, VNV operates at the forefront of climate technology—designing and implementing scalable nature-based projects across blue carbon, regenerative agriculture, agroforestry, and household energy projects. To date, VNV has mobilized over 180 emission reduction and removal projects across South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. 

 

Since 2007, VNV has been a trusted partner and advisor to governments, public sector organizations, and leading businesses on their decarbonization journeys. VNV serves more than 200 clients worldwide, and its global team of experts has helped numerous Fortune 500 companies integrate comprehensive sustainability strategies into their supply chains—delivering measurable climate impact while building climate-resilient communities


Learn more at https://vnv.earth