Program Manager - Geo AnalyticsWho we are and what we do? World Resources Institute (WRI) India, an independent charity legally registered as the India Resources Trust, provides objective information and practical proposals to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development. WRI India’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. Through research, analysis, and recommendations, WRI India puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being. We are inspired by and associated with WRI, a global research organization. Currently over 300 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices at Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. About your role: WRI India is seeking a Geospatial manager who will be an integral member of WRI India’s Ross Centre for Sustainable Cities GeoAnalytics team and will lead on a variety of data driven analyses across our core practice areas, leveraging data, information and technical expertise to make informed urban infrastructure choices and design. The role involves providing analytical expertise and customized visualization insights using appropriate spatial modeling tools and methods. By transforming data into actionable insights and solutions, we aim to assist our stakeholders to design solutions that enable sustainable city growth. How your day will unfold: Project Co-ordination
Co-ordinate and partner with teams across sectors to assess and understand project needs, scope requirements and lead execution ensuring timely deliveryOversee and provide mentorship to the analytics team on geospatial analyses and spatial modeling across domainsResearch & Analysis Conduct data exploration, quantitative research and provide customized analytical solutions and insights to meet project requirementsAdvise staff and partners on geospatial analyses and visualizations on requestTechnical Support & Outreach Work with project teams to assess and organize complex data assets from a variety of sources for spatial modelingDevelop and execute Python and Google Earth Engine scripts for data acquisition, processing, and analysisContribute to written outputs, including peer-reviewed articles, WRI working papers, and blog postsQualifications and Requirements we seek: Master’s degree in Geography, Environmental Science, Earth Sciences, Geomatics, Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing, Civil Engineering or other related fields7+ years of relevant work experience in the Geospatial industry· Proficiency in GIS software including ESRI ArcGIS Desktop 10.x, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online, Quantum GIS, MapInfo or similar· Experience with coding, particularly Python, R, Javascript· Experience with Google Earth Engine is a strong plus· Experience in spatial analysis and modeling (e.g., use of ArcGIS Spatial Analyst tools, Model Builder, Python scripting, SQL or equivalent)· Experience in handling publicly available GIS datasets, crowd-sourcing platforms such as Open Street Maps and remote-sensing databases· Business modeling tools such as Tableau and PowerBI· Good understanding of predictive modeling and forecasting techniques· Experience with cloud computing and web development is a plus Salary and Benefits: INR 18,00,000 to INR 24,00,000 CTC Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package. Duration: 1 year (extendable based on performance and project requirements)