Geospatial Analyst Intern (REDD+ / MRV)

Conservation International is seeking a Geospatial Analyst Intern to support the long-term growth and success of its Asia-Pacific Field Division. The intern will support the geospatial workflow of REDD+ project MRV (monitoring, reporting, and verification) throughout priority sites in Southeast Asia, conducting land cover map statistical sampling and accuracy assessments using satellite data and cloud-based GIS tools like Collect Earth Online. The intern will collaborate with field teams to conduct remote-sensing and field validation of geospatial data, and assist with geospatial analysis, machine-learning algorithm development for land cover classification, and database management for projects in the Asia-Pacific Region using platforms such as ArcGIS, QGIS, and Google Earth Engine. The role offers the opportunity to support the development of machine-learning algorithms for land cover classification, assess the accuracy of land cover maps, and validate land cover classification outputs throughout priority sites such as the Philippines. Applicants should be currently enrolled in a university program (undergraduate or Master's), or on a gap year, with a focus on Geography, Environmental Studies, Earth Systems Science, Spatial Analysis or related fields, and must demonstrate proficiency in spatial analysis, mapping, and remote sensing software.