GIS Analyst

Job Description

Program Overview for Sustainable Cities and Transport

At WRI India Ross Center we focus on 10 integrated solutions to urban challenges. Through applied research, tools, hands-on advice, and by tapping our network of global experts, we accelerate transformative urban initiatives that have the power to change Indian cities into thriving, equitable and low-carbon places that are good for people and the planet.

Working at WRI India Ross Center offers you the unique opportunity to learn and grow as you collaborate with a diverse set of change agents across Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai. As India s biggest urban focused think and do tank, we seek thoughtful, enterprise-minded and sensitive individuals who can help us support this transformation and make a positive difference to citizens everyday lives.

Position Overview:

The GIS Analyst will be a key member of WRI India s Ross Centre for Sustainable Cities Geo Analytics team and will work 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 working with colleagues across cohorts, providing core 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.

Responsibilities:

Research & Analysis (70%)

• Conduct data exploration, quantitative research and provide customized analytical solutions and insights to meet project requirements
• Work with project teams to assess and organize complex data assets from a variety of sources for spatial modeling
• Develop and execute Python and Google Earth Engine scripts for data acquisition, processing, and analysis
• Advise staff and partners on geospatial analyses and visualizations on request
• Contribute to written outputs, including peer-reviewed articles, WRI working papers, and blog posts.

Technical Support & Outreach (30%)

• Develop data visualization dashboards, interactive web-maps, storyboards that help in communicating complex data and insights into captivating visual outputs
• Prepare professional visualizations to be leveraged in presentations, publications, and online platforms.

Qualifications:

Bachelor s degree in Geography, Environmental Science, Earth Sciences, Geomatics, Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing or other related fields, Master s degree preferred.

Experience:

• 3-4 years of relevant work experience in the Geospatial industry

Technical Skills:

• 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.

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