GIS Intern
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Summary
GIS Intern supporting Development Alternatives' Climate Change team in New Delhi: sourcing and validating geological/industrial datasets, building structured spatial databases, and running network and suitability analyses (using ArcGIS Pro/QGIS and Python) to assess kaolin clay supply feasibility for decarbonising India's cement and construction sectors.
Context and Role
Duties and Responsibilities
Qualification, Experience and technical skills
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The Climate Change GIS team at Development Alternatives works on geospatial analysis and decision-support tools to support low-carbon industrial development and sustainable construction. We use geospatial intelligence to assess the feasibility of using Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) and strengthen pathways for decarbonising India s cement and construction sectors.
The GIS Intern will support a fast-paced assessment of kaolin clay supply feasibility for cement plants across India. The role will involve sourcing and validating secondary geological and industrial datasets, building structured spatial databases, and conducting GIS-based network and suitability analyses to help identify feasible links between kaolin clay deposits and cement plants. The intern will be expected to work independently, respond quickly to analytical requirements, and deliver accurate outputs within tight timelines.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Identify, source, compile, georeference, and validate secondary datasets on kaolin clay deposits, cement plants, transport networks, and other relevant parameters from credible government and institutional sources.
- Build and maintain structured, well-documented GIS databases, including metadata, source references, coordinate systems, and data-quality checks.
- Conduct GIS-based network analysis to assess road connectivity, distances, potential supply routes, and accessibility between kaolin clay deposits and cement plants.
- Undertake suitability analysis and support Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) to rank potential supply locations and assess supply-side feasibility.
- Use ArcGIS Pro and/or QGIS, and relevant data-processing tools, to prepare spatial outputs, maps, tables, and concise analytical summaries.
- Deliver accurate, well-documented outputs at a fast pace; communicate data gaps, assumptions, and methodological limitations promptly and work collaboratively with the project team.
Qualification, Experience and technical skills
- Qualification: Master s degree (completed or pursuing) in Geoinformatics (mandatory)
- Hands-on experience with ArcGIS Pro and/or QGIS, including spatial data management, geoprocessing, and map preparation.
- Ability to source, compile, clean, and validate secondary datasets; experience with geological or mineral-resource data is an advantage.
- Working knowledge of network analysis, suitability analysis, and MCDA is desirable. Strong data-management skills and familiarity with Python or other data-processing tools are an advantage.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret spatial data.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in English and the ability to work independently.
- Commitment to producing accurate, high-quality outputs and maintaining clear documentation of data sources and assumptions.
- Well organised and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing tasks and deliver under pressure with fast turnaround times.
Disclaimer: This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.