The Climate Smart Forestry Analyst works collaboratively with TNC’s Global NCS Team and it’s many internal/external partners to collect, process and analyze data; build statistical and geospatial models; interpret and synthesize results; develop applied tools for use in VCM applications and other applied conservation efforts; draft and publish journal articles; and disseminate key results to TNC field teams and partners. They will work primarily on topics related to NCS in a forestry context, but may occasionally work on related topics such as reforestation or biodiversity conservation. Their work will focus largely on novel analysis of forestry data using code-based tools like R, developing robust tools for CSF carbon accounting which help ensure the integrity of the VCM, and working with TNC field programs to support on the ground use of these analytical tools. The Climate Smart Forestry Analyst will lead design, writing and publication of at least one scientific journal article or verified VCM methodology/tool, and assist in the production of reports and presentations to disseminate their work. They will work with a broad and diverse set of actors within the forestry sector of the VCM, including carbon standards, governments, project developers, ratings agencies, corporate partners, and university researchers. The ideal candidate will be a savvy data analyst, generally familiar with forest management and related aspects of VCM (e.g. IFM, REDD+); an experienced user of forest inventory and vegetation data; a competent statistician and experienced coder, preferably in R; and a committed and passionate team player. Given this position is part of a global team, the successful candidate will work flexible hours as needed, including regularly attending meetings outside of standard business hours, and be excited about the opportunity to work cross-culturally.
