GIS Lead, Latur

About The Role We are looking for a motivated and field-oriented GIS Lead to support geospatial analytics and technology-driven decision-making for natural resource management programs, including water security, watershed development, forestry, and rural livelihoods. The role combines spatial analysis, field operations, UAV-based data collection, and program support to enable evidence-based planning, monitoring, and impact assessment.Educational Qualification Graduate Or Postgraduate Degree In STEM Disciplines Such As Geography Geology Geo-informatics Remote Sensing Environmental Science Civil Engineering Agriculture Spatial/Data Sciences Candidates with coursework or hands-on exposure to GIS, image processing, remote sensing, spatial analytics, or UAV mapping will be preferred.Experience 2+ years of relevant experience in GIS, remote sensing, geospatial analytics, or related domains Experience in natural resource management, watershed development, forestry, agriculture, or climate-related projects is desirable Key Responsibilities Geospatial Analytics&Decision Support Provide geospatial analytics–based decision support for natural resource management programs such as water security, watershed management, forestry, and climate resilience Develop spatial insights and thematic maps to support planning, implementation, monitoring, and impact assessmentConduct spatial analysis using primary and secondary datasets to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and intervention priorities Data Management&Analysis Work with geospatial and environmental datasets including: Weather and climate data Topography and DEMs Soil and land-use datasets Hydrological and watershed data Satellite imagery and remote sensing datasets Integrate, clean, validate, and analyze spatial and non-spatial datasets for program reporting and decision-makingMaintain awareness of relevant open-source and institutional geospatial data repositories UAV Operations&Field Studies Operate and manage the organization's UAV systems (RGB and multispectral payloads) for field data collection Plan and execute drone surveys, image processing, orthomosaic generation, and related analyses Conduct field visits and ground-truthing exercises across project locationsEnsure safe handling, maintenance, and documentation of UAV operations Technology&Tools Use GIS and remote sensing tools such as: ArcGIS QGIS Google Earth Engine Relevant GIS plugins and extensions Python libraries for geospatial analysis Contribute to improving internal workflows, automation, and geospatial data systems Team&Program Support Mentor and manage interns and junior team members Support training programs, workshops, and student engagement activities Collaborate with program teams, field staff, researchers, and external stakeholders Desired Skills&Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to interpret spatial data and convert it into actionable insights Comfort working with interdisciplinary teams and field environments Good documentation and communication skills Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasksPreferred Attributes Commitment to creating measurable social and environmental impact Curiosity and willingness to learn new tools and technologies quickly Comfort working in dynamic and evolving project environments Willingness to travel frequently for fieldwork and project support Practical, hands-on approach to problem solvingNice to Have Experience with UAV mission planning and photogrammetry workflows Exposure to watershed or environmental projects Familiarity with mobile data collection tools and field survey platforms Basic scripting or automation skills in Python/R