Deputy Programme Manager for Urban Lab Programme

Background 

The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), India’s leading public policy research institution is looking to expand its big data analytics work to support their efforts to improve urban environment and combat climate change. For this theUrban Labhas been established under the sustainable cities group of CSE that has been working to reduce the energy and pollution footprint of cities, prepare roadmaps to reduce air pollutionand resource intensity from the transportation, housing, and construction sector, assist the stakeholders in the implementation of energy efficiency and pollution control norms.

CSE is looking for a Deputy Programme Manager to join its Urban Lab team.  

Job Profile

The work domain includes data mining and analytics to improve the existing policies on pollution control and energy efficiency of urban environment with focus on but not limited to air quality and building energy. 

The ideal candidate should have knowledge of the policy landscape and willingness to undertake policy research to support and compliment the data analytics work of the Urban Lab.He/she/they will also be required to track and mine data on air pollution, energy consumption, and other environmental parameters in India as well as in other countries, assist the team in researching and analyzing to develop new knowledge to support CSE’s advocacy on sustainable cities. The candidate must be willing to travel both within India and abroad as per the project requirements.  

Roles and Responsibilities 

• 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 programmes 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. 

Location: The position is based in New Delhi. 

Essential skills

• Policy analysis and qualitative research.
• Programming skills in python
• Experience in data science, analytics and modelling.
• 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 Technology / Policy and Development Studies. Additional background in Urban Planning / Architecture / Engineering / Environment Sciences would be preferred.
• Candidates having minimum 5-7 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. 
• If you have enjoy playing with data and have an eye for recognizing relevant information fast, enthusiastic about tracking latest developments, conduct research, believe in making impact, and most importantly have strong interest to work towards improving cities for a better and healthier future then you are the candidate we are looking for. 

CSE pays a competitive salary that will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Application Deadline: 01 March, 2023.  

How to apply: 

To apply for the above position, please visit http://jobs.cseindia.org and choose ‘DPM - ULAB’. 

Or post it to:

Ms. Jagdeep Gupta, Executive Director
Centre for Science and Environment
41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area,
New Delhi—110062
Tel: +91 (011)-29956394/6339/5124 Fax: +91(011)-29955879
Website: www.cseindia.org