Specialist in Ecosystem Services / Forestry / Agriculture

Ecometrica

Edinburgh, UK

Description

Ecometrica Ltd is recruiting an analyst with expertise in ecosystem services and/or land use and/or forestry and/or agriculture to work as part of a small multi-disciplinary team consisting of land use, GIS and remote sensing experts based in Edinburgh, UK. This position offers a unique and exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, pro-active candidate with a good understanding of the natural environment and biological processes. You will form part of a dynamic team engaged in land use-related projects. You will also be actively involved in the development of client applications on Ecometrica’s online mapping platform, Our Ecosystem. A basic understanding of GIS is therefore a strong advantage. We are seeking a solution-driven analyst who can translate client needs into a realistic project plan. You should be able to work accurately under pressure, both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Good communication and client-facing skills are important and you will be expected to be able to communicate to a non-technical audience.

Requirements

• Masters degree or similar postgraduate qualification or at least 2 years’ relevant work experience
• Solid understanding of land use/ecology/forestry/agriculture/vegetation science
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Proficient computer and software user
• Fluent English language speaker and high quality of written English
• Ability for critical thinking and coherent argument
• Eligible to work in the UK

Skills and knowledge that are seen as an additional advantage:

• Knowledge of relevant forest, agriculture and extractive industry policies (REDD+, EU Biofuels Directive, Sustainability Standards, Supply Chain initiatives, Water Footprinting)
• Understanding of economics of forestry and agriculture and familiarity with common data sources such as FAOSTAT, USDA and European data sets
• Knowledge of GIS
• Proficiency in any GIS software package
• Knowledge of statistics
• A second language, e.g. Spanish, Portuguese or French

More information and applications

If this position suits your skills and field of interest, apply as soon as possible. We will fill the position when we find a suitable candidate. To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to Heather.Kirby@ecometrica.com. For additional information regarding this position, please contact Karin.Viergever@ecometrica.com. We are offering a salary in the range £21K – £26K, depending on your level of experience.