Programme Associate GeoAnalytics

Council on Energy, Environment and Water; India; On-site; INR 1,100,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

CEEW seeks a Programme Associate – GeoAnalytics to lead applied geospatial research and develop analytical tools for climate resilience, air quality, and urban planning. You will work in the Tech and AI team using satellite data, ground measurements, and socioeconomic information to address national and local policy questions.

The role involves building reproducible geospatial workflows, applying machine-learning models, and producing maps and dashboards for government and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in geoinformatics, geomatics, remote sensing and GIS or related field.
• Minimum four years in geospatial analytics or applied spatial research.
• Experience translating geospatial results into policy or planning outputs.
• Collaboration with government or research partners is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead geospatial research using GIS, remote sensing, and GeoAI from framing questions to validation.
• Develop scalable workflows in Google Earth Engine and Python across geographic scales.
• Perform spatial assessments and integrate satellite, sensor, and ground data for policy-relevant insights.
• Develop and evaluate ML models and validate results for decision-support tools.
• Prepare maps, datasets, and visualizations for reports and policy briefs.

Skills

Google Earth Engine

Python

QGIS

ArcGIS

GeoPandas

Rasterio

GDAL

xarray

scikit-learn

Education

Master’s degree in geoinformatics/geomatics/GIS

PhD desirable

Tools

Google Earth Engine

Python

QGIS

ArcGIS

Job description

Council on Energy, Environment and Water | Full time

Council on Energy,Environment and Water (CEEW), New Delhi

ProgrammeAssociate GeoAnalytics - Tech and AI

Terms of reference

At CEEW, we are deliberate about what we standfor (and what we don’t stand for!) as an employer. If the description below resonateswith you, we would love to hear from you!

At CEEW, we build careers in public policy

• We offer strong visionaryleadership – with emphasis on research and impact at scale
• We actively promote leadership byinitiative
• We celebrate talent and ambition
• You will be surrounded by smartpeople who will challenge you and help you grow
• You will learn faster than yourpeers in other organisations
• Curiosity and irreverence, as wellas responsibility, come together at CEEW
• You will get above-market remuneration
• We provide a safe space for all
• At CEEW, your life is your examplefor others

Designation offered

ProgrammeAssociate GeoAnalytics

Location

Duration :

Full- Time

Purpose CEEW seeks to hire a Programme Associate –GeoAnalytics to lead applied geospatial research and develop analytical toolsthat support climate resilience, clean air and sustainable urban development.Working within the Tech and AI team and across CEEW’s research programmes, thecandidate will combine satellite observations, ground measurements andsocioeconomic data to address policy and planning questions at national, state,city and neighbourhood scales.

The role will contributeto climate-intelligence platforms such as CRAVIS and the Climate Risk Atlas,and to mobility initiatives such as BBUS. It will involve developingreproducible geospatial workflows, applying and validating machine-learningmodels, and translating results into maps, research outputs anddecision-support tools for government and other users.

Job duties and accountabilities

• Lead applied geospatial research using GIS, remotesensing and GeoAI, from framing research questions and selecting methods tovalidation, interpretation and documentation.
• Develop scalable workflows in Google Earth Engine andPython to process satellite imagery, climate records, terrain data,infrastructure, population and field observations across geographic scales.
• Undertake spatial assessments of urban heat, airquality, floods, landslides and environmental exposure, integrating satellite,sensor and ground observations with population and infrastructure data.
• Apply network analysis, urban morphology,accessibility assessment and multi-criteria methods to sustainable mobility andurban planning, including demand estimation and the identification of potentialbus corridors and service gaps.
• Develop and evaluate statistical and machine-learningmodels for classification, prediction and prioritisation. Assess data quality,spatial and temporal leakage, uncertainty and transferability throughindependent validation.
• Evaluate emerging geospatial datasets and analyticalmethods for accuracy, coverage, resolution and suitability for Indian policyapplications. Document limitations and communicate findings in terms relevantto planning and policy.

Data products and programme delivery

• Develop and maintain documented datasets, indicatorsand processing pipelines for CRAVIS, the Climate Risk Atlas and otheranalytical products, ensuring consistency across locations, time periods andupdates.
• Work with software and product colleagues to translateresearch methods into dashboards, interactive maps, scenario tools and analyticalmodules. Define data structures and acceptance criteria, and verify displayedresults against source analyses.
• Maintain data dictionaries, standard operatingprocedures and reproducible outputs. Apply appropriate data licensing, accesscontrols and privacy safeguards.
• Plan and deliver assigned workstreams, coordinateinputs across teams and partners, and identify data or implementationconstraints early. Review outputs and maintain clear documentation forcontinuity and handover.
• Prepare research reports, policy briefs, technicalnotes, presentations and visualisations. Contribute to proposals and conceptnotes, including methods, data requirements, timelines and resource estimates.

Stakeholder engagement and capacity building

• Engage with government departments, urban localbodies, research institutions, technology providers and development partners tounderstand analytical needs, obtain data and validate research findings.
• Contribute to technical partnerships and assessproposed datasets, platforms and vendor deliverables against programmerequirements.
• Conduct stakeholder consultations, platformdemonstrations and training on GIS, remote sensing and geospatial tools. Gatherfeedback and support the adoption of analytical outputs in planning anddecision-making.
• Build internal capacity through practical training,standard operating procedures and technical guidance for colleagues andinterns. Represent CEEW in relevant technical and policy forums.

Support to research teams for geospatial datasets andanalytics

• Work with research teams across CEEW to translateprogramme questions into clearly defined geospatial data requirements,analytical tasks and outputs, agreeing on scope, methods and deliverytimelines.
• Identify, acquire, clean and harmonise suitable geospatialdatasets from open sources, government agencies, research partners and otherproviders. Assess spatial coverage, resolution, completeness and fitness forthe intended use.
• Provide tailored spatial analyses, including overlays,buffers, zonal statistics, hotspot mapping, change detection, network analysisand exposure assessment, to support research across climate resilience, cleanair, mobility, water, agriculture and energy.
• Prepare analysis-ready datasets, maps, indicators andvisualisations at the geographic scale required by each study. Support teams ininterpreting results and incorporating them accurately into reports, policybriefs and presentations.
• Maintain a shared catalogue of reusable datasets andanalytical workflows with source information, metadata, update schedules andusage limitations to reduce duplication across projects.
• Review geospatial methods and outputs developed byresearch teams or external partners, troubleshoot analytical issues, and adviseon data gaps, validation needs and appropriate interpretation of findings.

Qualification and experience

• A master’s degree in geoinformatics, geomatics, remotesensing and GIS, geography, environmental science, urban or transport planning,engineering, data science, or a related discipline, with substantial appliedgeospatial work. A relevant PhD is desirable.
• A minimum of four years of relevant experience ingeospatial analytics, remote sensing or applied spatial research, with evidenceof independently delivering analytical workstreams and usable outputs.
• Demonstrated application of geospatial methods to oneor more of climate risk, environmental monitoring, air quality, sustainablemobility, urban planning, agriculture or water. The ability to work acrossdisciplines is essential.
• Experience working with government, researchinstitutions, development organisations or technology partners, and translatingtechnical findings into planning or policy recommendations, is desirable.

Essential skills

• Strong practical proficiency in Google Earth Engine,Python and at least one desktop GIS platform such as QGIS or ArcGIS. Ability toprocess large raster and vector datasets and automate repeatable analyses.
• Sound understanding of coordinate systems, spatialresolution, resampling, raster and vector operations, satellite-imagepreprocessing, time-series analysis and classification accuracy assessment.
• Hands‑on experience with geospatial Python librariesand statistical or machine-learning tools, such as GeoPandas, Rasterio, GDAL, xarrayand scikit-learn, or equivalent libraries suited to the task.
• Ability to design defensible validation, assess dataquality and uncertainty, and explain the limitations of spatial models.Familiarity with open datasets such as Landsat, Sentinel, OpenStreetMap andbuilding or population products.
• Ability to write clear technical documentation andpolicy-facing outputs, produce accurate maps, and communicate complex findingsto non-technical audiences.
• Strong project organisation, collaborative working andproblem-solving skills, with the ability to manage concurrent assignments andmaintain research quality under deadlines.

CEEW offers an intellectually challenging work environment focusedon research rigour, innovative thinking and strategic outreach. The candidateshould be willing to undertake field visits and respond flexibly to evolvingprogramme needs.

Compensation

Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience andmatching the best standards adopted by the industry or similar organisationsfor comparable roles.

Application Process

CEEW is an equal-opportunity employer, and the selection processdoes not discriminate based on age, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, religion orcaste. Female candidates and those from marginalised backgrounds are encouragedto apply.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interestedapplicants should submit their CV and a relevant writing sample or technicalportfolio through CEEW’s careers portal. Portfolio examples may includegeospatial analyses, documented code, maps, dashboards or published research,with the applicant’s contribution clearly identified.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Selection willinclude a technical or written assessment and interviews. We appreciate yourinterest.