About The Project
Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS) is an internationally operating nature conservation organisation based in Germany that has been supporting conservation projects in Africa, South America, Southeast Asia and Europe for many decades. Following our mission to conserve wildlife and ecosystems, we are focusing our work on protected areas and outstanding wild places.
In South America, FZS concentrates its efforts on the Amazon rainforest. In view of the worrying deforestation, increased wildfires and the approaching critical tipping point of the Amazon biome, FZS has decided to expand its engagement in the region and particularly in the Brazilian Amazon. For this reason, a national organisation, Associação Frankfurt Zoological Society Brasil (FZSB), was established in 2024 and a cooperation agreement was developed with the federal protected area authority (ICMBio).
About the Position
In view of this, FZSB is seeking a
GIS and Spatial Monitoring Specialist (gn) –
Especialista em Geoprocessamento e Monitoramento Espacial
who will develop, implement and maintain a coherent GIS database and spatial monitoring framework to support nature conservation planning, protected area management and the detection and analysis of environmental threats in FZSB-supported areas in Brazil, particularly the Pico da Neblina and Serra do Divisor National Parks and the Juami-Japura Ecological Station.
The position will be based in FZSB main office in Manaus, Brazil.
Your Tasks
- Develop and manage a GIS database and spatial monitoring framework for FZSB-supported protected areas in Brazil, in close coordination with programme teams and FZS Germany
- Conduct spatial analyses using satellite imagery and geospatial data to identify and monitor environmental threats such as illegal gold mining, deforestation, land-use change or fire
- Produce and maintain spatial datasets, thematic maps and analyses to support protected area management, reporting, decision-making and communication
- Support FZSB programme teams and partners in the application of spatial monitoring and management tools such as Garmin InReach, SMART, EarthRanger or similar systems
- Provide technical guidance on the use of GPS devices, spatial data collection and basic data collection and management to programme teams, partners and local and indigenous communities, where relevant
- Ensure data quality, documentation and consistency in line with internal data management standards
- Coordinate closely with FZS Germany on methodologies, tools, standards and data exchange related to spatial monitoring and remote sensing and participate in the global FZS MEL Community of Practitioners
Your Profile
- University degree in geography, geoinformatics, environmental sciences, remote sensing or a related field
- Minimum five years of professional experience in GIS, spatial analysis and/or remote sensing, preferably in nature conservation, environmental protection or NGO context
- Strong practical experience with GIS software (QGIS, ArcGIS) and spatial datasets
- Demonstrated experience in the analysis and interpretation of satellite imagery
- Knowledge of scripting or data analysis tools (e.g. Python, R, dashboards) is an asset
- Ability to translate technical analyses into clear, actionable maps, summaries and outputs for non-technical audiences
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently while supporting multiple programme teams in different states of Brazil
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Portuguese, and very good written and verbal communications skills in English
- Willingness to participate in field expeditions in remote areas in the Amazon under challenging conditions
- High motivation to apply technical skills to practical nature conservation challenges
We Offer
- A challenging and meaningful role contributing to the development of FZS in Brazil
- A dynamic and motivated team and flexible working environment
- A fair and competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
- CLT contract, 40 hours a week, long term position
- Vale alimentação, currently 790 R$ per month
- Private health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vale transporte
Your Application
If you are passionate and ready to take on this challenge and make a difference, please submit your application documents, including- CV/resume (not exceeding 4 pages),
- cover letter
- Names and contact information of two professional referees.
Please use our online application form. We look forward to receiving your application by 22nd April 2026.
