Program Manager - Geo Analytics, Food Land and Water

Program Manager - Geo Analytics, Food Land and Water About usWRI 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. 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 World Resources Institute (WRI), a global research organization. Currently over 250 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices at Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.

Our mission and values:
WRI’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.
Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence and Respect.

Our culture:
WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission including equal opportunities in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, caste, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status. Program Overview for Food, Land and Water: WRI India’s Food, Land and Water program aims to inform India’s transition towards sustainable and resilient food and land use systems focusing on developing interdisciplinary nature-based solutions like landscape restoration, sustainable agriculture to mitigate climate impacts, enhance jobs and livelihoods and improve nutritional security. To catalyse systems, change with a focus on circular food systems in India, we also focus on developing equitable strategies to reduce food loss and food waste and mitigate climate impacts.With broader systems change and food systems perspective, we work with diverse stakeholders like governments, businesses, civil society partners and farmer producer organizations to inform and develop land use strategies based on robust evidence and analysis to build the resilience of local communities to mitigate climate impacts, bridge capacity gaps, monitor progress, and inform a pathway to building a restoration economy for people, nature, and climate.Job Highlight:The Program Manager, GeoAnalytics will support the Food, Land and Water (FLW) program in delivering data-driven analyses across sustainable agriculture, landscape restoration, and food loss and waste. The role will contribute to the development of online digital infrastructure for decision support for nature-based solutions and work closely with internal teams and partners to provide geospatial analyses, visualization, and modeling. This position will focus on coordinating project activities, ensuring timely delivery, and supporting the application of technical insights for on-ground implementation.

What you will do:
Research and Innovation (60%)

• Support technology and product development (online platforms, apps, tools) by applying analytical methods for nature-based solutions like landscape restoration, sustainable agriculture, and reducing food loss and waste.
• Conduct analyses using remote sensing and multi-sectoral datasets, and contribute to research outputs and data-driven methods.
• Collaborate with senior team members to implement product vision, roadmap, and strategy.
• Draft sections of working papers, technical notes, and other knowledge products.Project Management (20%)
  • Coordinate with teams across pillars to deliver customized analytical solutions aligned with project needs.
  • Support quantitative research efforts and prepare analytics deliverables for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Manage project timelines, track deliverables, and ensure effective coordination between teams.Outreach and Knowledge Curation (20%)
    • Work with the communications team to prepare content showcasing data-driven insights through publications and online platforms.
    • Follow institutional guidelines on analytical methods and techniques.
    • Assist in maintaining partnerships for data sharing and platform development. What you will need:
      • Post-graduation degree in Geography, Earth Sciences, Geomatics, Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing, or other related fields
      • Preferred experience in designing data led solutions related to land sector, natural resource management planning, restoration
      • Strong communication skills both written and interpersonal with program management experience
      • 10 to 12+ years of relevant work experience in the Geospatial industry with expertise in leading teams delivering analytical solutions
      • 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
      • Experience in spatial analysis and modeling (e.g., use of ArcGIS Spatial Analyst tools, Model Builder, Python scripting, SQL or equivalent)
      • Experience with MEL systems to track key indicators to assess effectiveness of interventions is a plus
      • 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 Potential Salary and Benefits: 18,00,000 to 24,00,000 CTC Per AnnumSalary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package. Location: New Delhi, India Duration: 1 Year (extendable based on performance and project requirements). The start date is as soon as possible. List of Documents to be attached:
        • Cover letter
        • ResumeOnly shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) @WRI India WRI India values and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion across all areas of our work and workforce. Integrating these values into our actions fosters a progressive and collaborative culture and can also enhance our impact. It is our responsibility to create a welcoming working environment for people of diverse cultures, backgrounds and experience to learn together. We are responsible for fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where questions, concerns and information about diversity, equity and inclusion are part of our ongoing dialogue and development. Learn more about WRI India’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Click Here

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          Health benefits: We cover health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhs Term Insurance: Our term insurance policy covers life coverage of 50 lakhs per staff member Employee Assistance program: Promoting mental well-being and supporting staff in achieving a satisfying work-life balance Health & Nutrition: Personalized diet recommendation from a certified dietitian based on the physical health condition and lifestyle Flexible work schedule: Alternative work arrangements for all who are eligible by nature of their job Learning culture: Workshops and trainings to empower staff, encourage new learning opportunities Rest and Recharge weeks: We encourage staff to take time off to rest, rejuvenate, upskill, and pursue their interests. Our leave policy: Avail personal time off at 36 per year, along with public holidays, maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves. Click here to know more about our benefits Careers | WRI INDIA (wri-india.org) Equal employment @WRI India We believe in equal employment, it is our policy to recruit, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to caste, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, parental status, or disability.