World Resources Institute
WRI India is an independent charity dedicated to environmentally sustainable and socially equitable development. It collaborates with stakeholders to develop transformative solutions through research, analysis, and actionable recommendations. The organisation operates from Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru and is associated with the global WRI network.
About the Role
WRI India is hiring a Geospatial Manager for its Ross Centre for Sustainable Cities GeoAnalytics team. This role involves leading data-driven analyses and developing insights for sustainable urban infrastructure solutions.
Location: Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore
Duration: 1 year (extendable based on performance)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Responsibilities:
Project Coordination
- Collaborate across sectors to assess project needs, scope, and ensure timely execution.
- Mentor the analytics team on geospatial analyses and spatial modeling.
Research & Analysis
- Conduct data exploration, quantitative research, and deliver analytical insights.
- Provide geospatial analyses and visualisation support to teams and partners.
Technical Support & Outreach
- Manage complex data assets and execute spatial modeling.
- Develop scripts in Python and Google Earth Engine for data acquisition and analysis.
- Contribute to research outputs such as peer-reviewed articles, papers, and blog posts.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Geography, Environmental Science, Geomatics, or related fields.
- 7+ years of relevant experience in the geospatial industry.
- Proficiency in GIS software (ESRI ArcGIS, QGIS, etc.) and programming (Python, R, JavaScript).
- Experience with spatial analysis, Google Earth Engine, and data handling (OpenStreetMap, remote sensing).
- Knowledge of business tools like Tableau/PowerBI and predictive modeling techniques.
- Cloud computing and web development experience are added advantages.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary: ₹15,00,000 to ₹18,00,000 CTC (commensurate with experience).
Comprehensive benefits package including:
- Health insurance (up to ₹8 lakhs).
- Term life insurance (₹50 lakhs).
- Mental health support and employee assistance programs.
- Personalized nutrition advice.
- Flexible work schedules, rest and recharge weeks.
- Generous leave policy (36 personal days annually).
WRI India fosters a culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), offering an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Learn more about WRI India’s DEI commitments here.
