Biomass Mapping Individual Consultant
Hiring organisation: Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)
Location: Uganda, Uganda
Appointment: Individual consultancy, nine months
Vacancies: 1
Reference: 100017168
Deadline:
Jobspace Uganda vacancy summary
GGGI is commissioning a national biomass-carbon assessment for Uganda. The consultant will combine literature review, GIS and remote sensing, carbon-stock estimation, stakeholder consultation and policy analysis to map biomass resources and identify sustainable clean-cooking, bioenergy and climate-finance opportunities. The evidence will also be used to update a Green Climate Fund concept note. This is a senior technical assignment for a forestry, GIS or natural-resources specialist with proven biomass and carbon-accounting experience.
Who should apply?
- Senior forestry, GIS, climate-change or natural-resources professionals.
- Consultants experienced in remote sensing, biomass assessment and carbon-stock estimation.
- Applicants able to turn technical findings into maps, datasets, policy recommendations and an investment concept.
Curated responsibilities
- Map biomass resources and quantify above- and below-ground carbon stocks.
- Assess sequestration, emissions-reduction and sustainable feedstock opportunities.
- Undertake GIS, remote-sensing and stakeholder-validation work.
- Produce reusable datasets and recommendations and revise the Uganda-specific GCF concept note.
Qualifications and experience
- Master’s degree in Forestry, GIS, Environment and Natural Resources, Climate Change or a closely related field.
- More than five years of relevant land-use mapping and biomass-assessment experience.
- Strong GIS, remote-sensing, IPCC-methodology, carbon-accounting and stakeholder-engagement capability.
Application guidance
Use the official GGGI careers page to submit the English application, cover letter and CV, plus any requested technical approach. The closing time is based on Korean Standard Time; apply early from Uganda.
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