Data and Monitoring Coordination

Position: Data and Monitoring Coordination

Program: Forests and Land Use

Location: São Paulo

About the Program:

The Forests and Land Use program works to ensure that the conservation and recovery of native vegetation become central elements in the economic, social, and environmental plans of cities, states, and Brazil.

https://www.wribrasil.org.br/florestas

Job Highlight:

In this position, you will coordinate strategic Data and Monitoring initiatives applied to forest and landscape restoration in Brazil. You will lead the development and implementation of Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) methodologies, integrating geospatial data, socioeconomic and environmental indicators, and promoting the use of digital platforms to strengthen transparency, resource mobilization, and evidence-based decision-making.

The position requires solid experience in data science, environmental project monitoring, technical team coordination, and collaboration with national and international partners, including governments, civil society, the private sector, universities, and local communities.

What you will do:

Coordination and technical leadership

• Coordinate technical teams and projects related to restoration monitoring and data management, including planning, budgeting, activity tracking, and performance indicators.
• Lead the consolidation of WRI Brazil's MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification) strategy for forest and landscape restoration, aligned with national and international standards.
• Supervise the production of technical and scientific reports, indicator dashboards, and thematic publications, ensuring relevance, clarity, and methodological basis.

Data management and integration

• Perform curation and improvement of databases, dashboards, digital platforms, and geospatial tools aimed at landscape monitoring.
• Ensure the quality, consistency, and security of data generated and used in projects.
• Define, implement, and review progress, impact, and co-benefit indicators for restoration, including biophysical, socioeconomic, financial, and bioeconomy dimensions.

Institutional articulation and partnerships

• Collaborate with external partners (NGOs, governments, academia, private sector, and local communities) for data collection, validation, analysis, and sharing, fostering integration with other platforms.
• Represent WRI Brazil in technical forums, events, coalitions, and national and international working groups on environmental data, MRV, and restoration.
• Support the preparation of proposals and conceptual notes for fundraising to strengthen the data and monitoring agenda.

Strategic data application

• Use data to generate evidence-based technical recommendations and public policies, addressing topics such as assisted natural regeneration, bioeconomy and climate change adaptation.
• Develop innovative visualizations and analytical products to support decision-making, transparency, and resource mobilization for ecological restoration.

What you will need:

• Degree in Forestry Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Geography, Ecology, Data Science, Geoprocessing, Statistics, or related fields.
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience, including at least 3 years coordinating technical projects in third-sector organizations, government, or the private sector.
• Solid knowledge in restoration monitoring, remote sensing, geoprocessing, environmental indicators, and data use for analysis and reporting.
• Proficiency in tools such as QGIS, ArcGIS, Google Earth Engine, as well as programming languages (R, Python, PostgreSQL/PostGIS).
• Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI or similar).
• Proven experience in managing technical teams and multidisciplinary processes.
• Knowledge of environmental public policies and national and international MRV frameworks.
• Ability to articulate and engage with different sectors of society.
• Fluent English.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary compatible with experience and qualifications
• CLT – 40 hours per week
• Hybrid model
• Transportation voucher
• Flexible meal/food card
• Quality of Life Program
• Birthday Day Off
• Life insurance
• Health and dental plan
• Recess between Christmas and New Year

How to apply:

If you meet the requirements of the position, apply by xx/xx/xx, exclusively through the website https://www.wribrasil.org.br/trabalhe-conosco Only applications submitted through this channel will be considered in the selection process.

We may close applications earlier if we receive a large volume of applications from qualified candidates.

What we offer:

• Access to WRI's global network, with the opportunity to exchange ideas and learn from dedicated colleagues working in Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the United States
• The chance to make an impact and develop your career in a mission-driven organization, with access to diverse learning and training opportunities
• A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the center of our work
• The opportunity to participate and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape WRI's future
• Commitment to a hybrid work model

About us:

The World Resources Institute works to improve people's lives, protect and restore nature, and stabilize the climate. As an independent research organization, we use our data, expertise, and global reach to influence policies and catalyze change in systems such as food, land and water, energy, and cities.

Our mission and values:

WRI's mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth's environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.

Our values are shared ideals that unite us: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence, and Respect.

Our culture:

WRI is committed to promoting gender and social equality for human well-being in our mission, including equal employment opportunities. All qualified candidates will be considered, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, nationality, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical disability, or specific need.

Our Human Resources team carefully reviews all applications.