We are seeking an Intern to support land-use and land-cover (LULC) classification and greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory development to establish a baseline and monitor changes in land use, carbon stocks, emissions, and removals at the Gram Panchayat level. The position will support climate mitigation and adaptation planning and carbon accounting and assist in identifying opportunities for emission reduction and
carbon sequestration. The role may include field surveys, stakeholder interactions, and coordination with project teams to support timely deliverables.
Responsibilities
- Conduct field surveys, GPS-based ground-truthing, and accuracy assessment of LULC maps for project locations.
- Support the development of a baseline for carbon stock/sequestration assessment for project landscapes using relevant IPCC guidelines and methodologies.
- Prepare GIS maps, carbon sequestration potential area maps, and calculation templates and contribute to technical reports.
- Coordinate with project teams, government departments, research institutions, and CSO partners.
Qualifications
Final-year students or recent graduates pursuing a master’s degree (or equivalent) in Agriculture, Climate Science, Environmental Science, Horticulture, Forestry, or a related discipline.
Skill Set
- Internship or short-term experience in the development of GHG inventories, including carbon emissions and carbon stocks (preferred).
- Basic understanding of LULC classification, Random Forest-based change detection, accuracy assessment, and ground-truth validation.
- Experience in QGIS, Google Earth Pro, and Microsoft Excel sheets.
- Teamwork and time-management skills, with ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to read, speak, write, and understand Telugu (Preferred).
Duration
3–6 months
