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About World Resources Institute

WRI 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. WRI India’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. 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.

Your role

About your role:

• WRI India is seeking a GeoAnalytics Intern who will be an integral member of WRI India’s Ross Centre for Sustainable Cities GeoAnalytics team and will work on a variety of data-driven analyses across our core practice areas, leveraging data, information, and technical expertise to make informed urban infrastructure choices and design.
• The role involves working with colleagues across cohorts, providing core analytical expertise and customized visualization insights using appropriate spatial modeling tools and methods. By transforming data into actionable insights and solutions, we aim to assist our stakeholders in designing solutions that enable sustainable city growth.

How your day will unfold:

• Research & Analysis:

  • Conduct data exploration, and quantitative research and provide customized analytical solutions and insights to meet project requirements
  • Work with project teams to assess and organize complex data assets from a variety of sources for spatial modeling
  • Develop and execute Python and Google Earth Engine scripts for data acquisition, processing, and analysis
  • Advise staff and partners on geospatial analyses and visualizations on request

• Technical Support & Outreach:

  • Develop data visualization dashboards, interactive web maps, and storyboards that help in communicating complex data and insights into captivating visual outputs
  • Prepare professional visualizations to be leveraged in presentations, publications, and online platforms

Training & development

WRI's Internship Program offers learning experiences designed for current students, recent graduates, or other candidates who wish to gain knowledge about a specific area of work. The internships provide a learning experience for the interns who can contribute to the projects; many have received recognition for their published work. While you are at WRI, you will also have opportunities to learn more about the work culture and network.

Benefits

The salary for this role in India can range from INR 0.25L per month with the following benefits:

• Mentorship and guidance
• Time-off plans
• Gain hands-on industry experience
• Learning & development programs

Career progression

Intern reviews at the World Resources Institute often highlight opportunities for skill development, exposure to meaningful projects, and positive work culture, suggesting a conducive environment for career growth.

Work-life balance

According to some reviews, the World Resources Institute (WRI) emphasizes a positive work-life balance, allowing flexibility for employees to manage their schedules effectively, and contributing to a supportive and healthy work environment. However, experiences may vary depending on roles and individual circumstances.

Culture & vibe

WRI India values and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion across all areas of the work and workforce. Integrating these values into actions fosters a progressive and collaborative culture and can also enhance its impact.  It is the company's responsibility to create a welcoming working environment for people of diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences to learn together.

About you

Qualifications and requirements WRI seeks:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Environmental Science, Earth Sciences, Geomatics, Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing, or other related fields, Master’s degree preferred
• Recent graduate / 1 year of relevant work experience in the Geospatial industry
• 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, and Javascript
• Experience with Google Earth Engine is a strong plus
• Experience in spatial analysis and modeling (e.g., use of ArcGIS Spatial Analyst tools, Model Builder, Python scripting, SQL or equivalent)
• Experience in handling publicly available GIS datasets, crowd-sourcing platforms such as Open Street Maps, and remote-sensing databases

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Sources

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• wri.org
• youtube.com
• indeed.com