Social Media & Communications Executive

Job Title: Junior GIS Analyst

Organization: Shelter Associates (SA)

Location: Pune, India

Employment Type: Full-time

About Shelter Associates

Shelter Associates (SA) is a Pune-based nonprofit organization working since 1993 to improve the quality of life in urban slum communities. We help families gain access to essential servicessuch as toilets, water, electricity, and secure housingso they can live with dignity.

SA is known across India for its innovative use of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and data-driven planning. Our work has influenced national policy, and we are proud to be the only Indian NGO recognized as a Google Earth Hero for using technology to plan better for the urban poor. Over the past 20 years, our programs have positively impacted more than 25 lakh people.

To learn more, visit shelter-associates.org.

Role Overview: Junior GIS Analyst

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career GIS professional who is eager to apply their skills to real-world urban development challenges. As a junior GIS analyst at SA, you will work with spatial data, help create maps, support field surveys, and contribute to projects that directly improve living conditions for vulnerable communities.

You will receive guidance from senior team members while gradually taking on more independent responsibilities.

Who We're Looking For

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geography, Geo-Informatics, Surveying Engineering, Forestry, Earth Science, OR
• Any graduation with a GIS Diploma

Experience & Skills:

• Around 1 year of hands-on experience with GIS software (ArcGIS/QGIS) is preferred but freshers will also be considered
• Basic understanding of GPS, mapping, and data collection tools
• Curious, detail-oriented, and eager to learn
• Comfortable travelling locally for fieldwork and surveys
• Good communication and problem-solving skills

If you are passionate about how data and maps can drive social impact, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

1. GIS Mapping & Data Work

• Help integrate survey data (RIM and Socio-Economic Surveys) into GIS platforms
• Assist with digitising slum boundaries and creating clean map layers
• Generate simple spatial analyses to support project planning
• Prepare KML files and update mapping layers on Google Earth and internal platforms

2. Field Support & Data Collection

• Participate in Rapid Infrastructure Mapping (RIM) and on-field mapping surveys
• Verify data accuracy through on-ground checks
• Work with field teams to ensure high-quality data collection

3. Quality Checks & Coordination

• Support city-, ward-, and zone-level analysis under guidance
• Double-check GIS outputs created by team members

What You'll Gain

• Practical experience in GIS for urban planning and social development
• Mentorship from a highly experienced GIS and programme team
• Opportunity to work on meaningful projects that impact thousands of vulnerable families
• Exposure to city-level planning processes and government systems

Compensation

Salary will be commensurate with your experience and aligned with nonprofit sector standards.

Location

This position is based in Pune.

Candidates from outside Pune must be willing to relocate (housing is not provided).