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Earth Observations Manager (m/w/d)

Join FORLIANCE in Germany as an Earth Observations Manager. Lead geospatial analyses for climate and nature projects, applying carbon methodologies and remote sensing. Benefit from flexible work, autonomy, and a mission-driven team focused on sustainability and impact.

Flexible Full time UTC+01:00 Updated 182 days ago

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Your responsibilities

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 technologie
  • 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

I look forward to receiving your application

Iliyana Dimitrov
Senior Manager HR

Typical pay for similar roles

Estimate
€42,225–78,500 annually
Mid level · Germany · 80 similar jobs

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About this role

Posted
7 Apr 2026
Updated
7 Apr 2026
Job type
Full time
Workplace
Flexible
Sectors
Working hours
UTC+01:00
Experience
Relevant degree and experience in geospatial analysis
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About FORLIANCE

Company Overview

Name

FORLIANCE GmbH, a Macquarie-owned company

Headquarters

Bonn, Germany

Founded

2014

Size

Approximately 60 employees, mainly experts in forestry, climate, and sustainability (source: bonn.de)

What They Do

FORLIANCE is a Bonn-based company specializing in nature-based climate services, focusing on the development, financing, and management of climate projects that protect or restore forests and ecosystems (source: forliance.com). Unlike renewable energy developers, FORLIANCE concentrates on climate strategies, net-zero support, and project development in reforestation, agroforestry, and land-use systems (source: linkedin.com). The company offers specialized services in reforestation, carbon forestry, afforestation in arid areas, cocoa plantations, capacity building, and land management (source: linkedin.com). FORLIANCE works across industries with companies in construction, services, healthcare, trade, manufacturing, IT, automotive, culture, sports, agriculture, non-profits, and environmental services, primarily targeting established firms with more than three years of operation (source: bonn.de).

Projects & Track Record

FORLIANCE has an international portfolio of nature-based climate projects, including significant initiatives in Mexico, Colombia, Germany, and Romania (source: forliance.com). In Mexico, the company runs the "Mangrove Restoration Mexico" project as well as the "XiCO₂e" project, which reached a milestone in 2026 with 105 documented mangrove species in the Úrsulo Galván area (source: forliance.com). In Colombia, FORLIANCE is involved in the large-scale reforestation and greening project "Vichada Regenera" in the Orinoquía region, representing a significant expansion of its long-term activities (source: forliance.com). In Romania, FORLIANCE supports forest restoration in the Făgăraș Mountains, where the return of the European bison was documented after nearly 200 years (source: forliance.com). FORLIANCE is also active in its home market Germany with projects like "Re-Spire Westerwald," highlighting its local commitment (source: forliance.com).

Recent Developments

In September 2024, FORLIANCE announced a partnership with Gold Standard to develop an innovative mangrove management methodology using remote sensing technologies (source: forliance.com). In May 2025, key leadership changes took place with Marco Magini appointed as Chief Executive Officer and Laura McCormack-Waldschmidt joining the leadership team (source: forliance.com). Additionally, the company published several project updates in 2025 and 2026, including progress on XiCO₂e in Mexico, Vichada Regenera in Colombia, and the 2026 mangrove milestone in Mexico (source: forliance.com).

Working There

FORLIANCE presents itself as an employer focused on "Careers with Impact," primarily offering roles in climate project development, forestry, land management, consulting, carbon project operations, and partnerships (source: forliance.com). The company is a small to medium-sized service provider with an international, multidisciplinary team focused on climate, biodiversity, and community impact (source: linkedin.com). Its headquarters and main workplace are located in Bonn, Germany (source: forliance.com).

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