Programme Manager for Urban Lab

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About the Organization

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) is a public interest research organisation based in New Delhi.

CSE researches and communicates the urgency of development that is sustainable and equitable.

We believe that the scenario today demands using knowledge to bring about change. This is what we aim to do.

The challenge, as we see it, is two-pronged. On one hand, millions live within a biomass-based subsistence economy at the margins of survival. The environment is their only natural asset. But a degraded environment means stress on land, water and forest resources for survival. It means increasing destitution and poverty. Here, the opportunity to bring about change is enormous by regenerating the natural capital. But it will need a commitment to reform in the way we do business with local communities.

Job Description

The Urban Lab needs a manager to lead its deep-dive data centric research work.The ideal candidate should have data analytic background with knowledge of the urban and environmental policy landscape. The willingness to overtake and growthe current tracker initiatives and develop new data analytics products to support policy agenda of CSE is critical for the job. The lab also plans to expand its work to include economic assessment of pressing urban and environmental issues. The candidate must be willing to support and nurture this expansive vision for the lab. 

Job Responsibilities 

• Lead the Urban Lab team and develop new research products.
• Conduct research on urban issues like air pollution monitoring, energy consumption, heat stress management etc. Analysis of economic, energy and pollution impact of government policies and programs and develop strategy for cleaner and healthier future.
• Data mining, wrangling, analysis and visualization. Maintain, update and expand the Urban Lab’s big data bank and analytical codes.
• Write high quality research reports and develop digital tools to support the reports.
• Communication and dissemination of technical and policy-related issues with stakeholders and the public in general.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Policy analysis and qualitative research.
• Experience in data science, analytics and modelling. Coding skill in Python will be useful as most of the current projects are Python based.
• An interest in sustainability in general and innovation opportunities related to applications and use of data for research and decision-making.
• Good problem solving and decision making skills are essential.
• Good writing skills, with the ability to convey issues analytically with clarity.
• Software proficiency – ArchGIS and other advanced software.
• Language proficiency - English and Hindi or other regional languages.

Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor or Master in Data Science / Civic Tech / Policy and Development Studies / Economics. Additional background inUrban Planning / Engineering / Environment Sciences would be preferred.
• Candidates having minimum 8 - 10 years in institutions such as research organizations, civic tech startups, research and development, testing and certification non-profit or academia. Candidates with lesser experience will be considered for junior positions.

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