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Program Associate - Mapping and Monitoring, Bhopal
1-3 years
Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi + 4 more
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Program Associate - Mapping and Monitoring, Bhopal
Embarq
posted 2d ago
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About your role:
WRI India s Food, Land and Water program aims to inform India s transition towards sustainable and resilient food and land use systems through interdisciplinary nature-based solutions such as landscape restoration and sustainable agriculture. To catalyse this transition through a systems change approach, we work with equitable strategies that can help India achieve its climate and development goals. Our work also includes developing collaborative strategies for reducing food loss and food waste, with a focus on circular food systems in India. With an interdisciplinary and intersectional lens, we work with diverse stakeholders including governments, businesses, civil society partners and local community groups for building a land-based restoration economy for people, nature, and climate in India.
We are looking for a Program Associate with a degree in remote sensing and GIS and at least two years of full-time, relevant post-study work experience to support the data collection, geospatial analysis, monitoring framework development, and report/technical note writing to facilitate implementation of large-scale collaborative landscape restoration projects in Madhya Pradesh. The position holder s principal responsibilities will include strengthening the spatial research aspects of integrated natural resource management (INRM) by working closely with the Government of Madhya Pradesh and other implementation partners. This will support in identifying areas for high potential for landscape restoration within the pilot sites and correct application of the restoration interventions such as sustainable agriculture, soil moisture conservation, water resource development and tree-based interventions such as agroforestry, trees on bunds and boundaries, farm forestry, etc.
We are looking for a Program Associate with a degree in remote sensing and GIS and at least two years of full-time, relevant post-study work experience to support the data collection, geospatial analysis, monitoring framework development, and report/technical note writing to facilitate implementation of large-scale collaborative landscape restoration projects in Madhya Pradesh. The position holder s principal responsibilities will include strengthening the spatial research aspects of integrated natural resource management (INRM) by working closely with the Government of Madhya Pradesh and other implementation partners. This will support in identifying areas for high potential for landscape restoration within the pilot sites and correct application of the restoration interventions such as sustainable agriculture, soil moisture conservation, water resource development and tree-based interventions such as agroforestry, trees on bunds and boundaries, farm forestry, etc.
How your day will unfold:
Research: (80%)
Collate multiple geospatial data related to natural resource management and conduct analysis to identify areas of high restoration potential within pilot sites/landscapes
Utilize geospatial data to assess land use, vegetation cover, and hydrological features and prepare high-quality thematic maps for various INRM interventions considering climate resilience and sustainability focusing on forest, agriculture and water resources.
Support Government of Madhya Pradesh and other implementation partners with geospatial insights for improved INRM planning (soil moisture conservation, water resource development, plantations, sustainable agriculture etc), and resource allocation.
Generate reports, dashboards, and spatial visualizations of the ongoing and upcoming projects through GIS and remote sensing data and validate it through ground truthing and stakeholder inputs.
Support training and capacity building of stakeholders in using geospatial tools and apps.
Support in developing compendium of best-practices and a geospatial training module for stakeholders to support restoration planning in future.
Assist in real-time monitoring of INRM interventions using GIS and remote sensing.
Collaboration, Coordination and Communication (20%)
Coordinate and support for building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government departments, NGO partners, research organizations and universities, for implementing and scaling landscape restoration in Madhya Pradesh.
Support in communicating research findings in diverse formats (blogs, policy briefs, presentations) suitable for stakeholders in government, private, and non-government sectors, focusing on supporting policy and practice.
Support in convening multi-stakeholder consultative groups for extending the research and impact of WRI India s analysis and solutions.
Collaborate with government departments, NGO partners to support them in integrating geospatial solutions within their databases and MIS systems.
Coordinate and support for building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government departments, NGO partners, research organizations and universities, for implementing and scaling landscape restoration in Madhya Pradesh.
Support in communicating research findings in diverse formats (blogs, policy briefs, presentations) suitable for stakeholders in government, private, and non-government sectors, focusing on supporting policy and practice.
Support in convening multi-stakeholder consultative groups for extending the research and impact of WRI India s analysis and solutions.
Collaborate with government departments, NGO partners to support them in integrating geospatial solutions within their databases and MIS systems.
Qualification and Requirements that we seek:
Masters degree or a Bachelor s degree in remote sensing, GIS geography, environmental science, civil engineering or related field, with its applications to work on forestry, natural resource management, land use planning and management in India.
Minimum two-three years of demonstrated experience in applying geospatial tools for modeling, land use planning and management and their application in various studies related to forest, agriculture and water resources.
Proficiency in GIS software (ArcGIS/QGIS/ERDAS Imagine/GoogleEarth Engine).
Knowledge of existing digital public infrastructure including existing government databases and MIS tools is beneficial (Eg. Yuktadhara that facilitates gram-panchayat level planning of MGNREGA activities).
Experience of working in rural development programmes with the relevant government departments or with the NGOs.
Demonstrated skills in engaging in participatory approaches and high levels of comfort in working with scientific data and local knowledge.
Ability for strong analytical, problem-solving skills along with capability to communicate effectively.
Ability to conduct field visits and work in rural settings.
Ability to work cooperatively with others; to demonstrate flexibility in fulfilling.
Proficiency in GIS software (ArcGIS/QGIS/ERDAS Imagine/GoogleEarth Engine).
Knowledge of existing digital public infrastructure including existing government databases and MIS tools is beneficial (Eg. Yuktadhara that facilitates gram-panchayat level planning of MGNREGA activities).
Experience of working in rural development programmes with the relevant government departments or with the NGOs.
Demonstrated skills in engaging in participatory approaches and high levels of comfort in working with scientific data and local knowledge.
Ability for strong analytical, problem-solving skills along with capability to communicate effectively.
Ability to conduct field visits and work in rural settings.
Ability to work cooperatively with others; to demonstrate flexibility in fulfilling.
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
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