Research Associate (Urban Planner/Urban Development Specialist)

Teri In; Delhi; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Teri In invites applications for a Research Associate (Urban Planner/Urban Development Specialist) to conduct qualitative and quantitative research on inclusive urban development, climate resilience and urban governance in Delhi. You will assist in city development plans, master plans, and policy briefs, analyze data and engage stakeholders to translate findings into actionable recommendations.

Fluency in English and Hindi is required; Master’s degree in relevant fields and 3–4 years’ experience

Qualifications

• 3 - 4 Years experience in related field.
• Master's degree in Climate Sciences / Urban Planning / Urban Development / Sustainable Development / Public Policy.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative research, analytical and technical writing skills in urban development, planning, governance, transport.
• Fluency in English and Hindi; GIS knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Undertake qualitative and quantitative research on inclusive urban development, governance, climate change, resilience.
• Contribute to city development plans, master plans, mobility plans and other planning frameworks.
• Support recommendations for strengthening urban local bodies and sustainable service delivery.
• Develop climate action plans and resilience strategies.
• Engage with stakeholders and ensure inclusive planning.
• Collect, organise and analyse data; develop indicators and maps; GIS/spatial analysis as applicable.
• Identify emerging research areas, develop project concepts and methodologies.
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants and government stakeholders; report progress.
• Prepare technical reports, policy briefs and knowledge products.

Skills

Qualitative research

Quantitative research

Policy analysis

Urban planning

Technical writing

English & Hindi

Education

Master's degree

Tools

GIS

Job description

Research Associate (Urban Planner/Urban Development Specialist)

Job Profile

• Undertake qualitative and quantitative research on inclusive urban development, urban governance, climate change, resilience and related themes. Analyse policies, programmes, institutional frameworks and implementation challenges to develop evidence-based recommendations.
• Contribute to the preparation and review of city development plans, master plans, comprehensive mobility plans, local area plans, urban development strategies and other spatial and sectoral planning frameworks. Assess land-use patterns, urban growth, infrastructure requirements and development regulations to support integrated and sustainable urban planning.
• Support the development of recommendations for strengthening urban local bodies, improving urban service delivery, enhancing institutional capacity, identifying bankable projects and integrating sustainability considerations into urban decision-making.
• Undertake assessments related to urban climate mitigation and adaptation, climate risk and vulnerability, disaster risk reduction, urban heat, flooding and other climate-related hazards. Contribute to the development of climate action plans, resilience strategies, risk-informed planning frameworks and interventions that strengthen cities- capacity to respond to climate risks.
• Integrate considerations of gender, disability, age, socioeconomic vulnerability and equitable access to urban services into research and planning processes. Support participatory planning, stakeholder engagement, community-based assessments and co-creation approaches to ensure that urban policies and interventions respond to the needs of diverse population groups.
• Collect, organise and analyse primary and secondary data to inform urban planning, policy formulation and project implementation. Develop analytical frameworks, indicators, assessment tools, databases, maps, visualisations and other evidence-based outputs. Experience with GIS, spatial analysis, transport data or urban modelling will be an advantage, depending on the assignment.
• Contribute to the identification of emerging research areas, development of project concepts, preparation of technical proposals, formulation of methodologies and work plans, and preparation of budgets and implementation frameworks for national and international assignments.
• Support the planning, implementation, monitoring and delivery of projects, ensuring that research activities, milestones and deliverables are completed within agreed timelines. Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, partner institutions and government stakeholders, and contribute to progress reporting, documentation and quality assurance.
• Prepare and contribute to technical reports, policy briefs, research papers, project reports, case studies, working papers, and other knowledge products. Translate complex research findings into clear, accessible and actionable outputs for policymakers, practitioners and other audiences.
• Undertake other research, technical, project

Experience

3 - 4 Years

Qualification

Master-s degree in Climate Sciences/ Urban Planning/Urban Development/Sustainable Development/ Public Policy any other relevant social sciences field.

Skills

• Strong qualitative and quantitative research- analytical and technical writing skills in urban development- planning- governance- transport or related fields.
• Work experience of 3-4 years in related/relevant field.
• Sound understanding of urban planning frameworks- master planning- urban governance- sustainable mobility and climate-resilient urban development.
• Ability to analyse policies and institutional frameworks and develop evidence-based recommendations for urban development and governance.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively- manage multiple assignments- take initiative and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in English and Hindi. Knowledge of GIS- spatial analysis and relevant data analysis tools will be an advantage.
• Comfortable with domestic travel as per project requirements.