Spatial Analyst – Associate / Senior Associate

The Strategy & Analytics (S&A) team focuses on generating evidence-based insights to guide urban policy-making, providing input into decision-making for cities at the strategic as well as tactical levels. We work to pioneer innovative ways of analysing, visualising and narrating urban issues for the development of strategies and interventions. Our projects include baseline studies, policy/strategy development and analysis, strategic master planning, and the development of a data analytics platform.
As a Senior Associate or Associate (Spatial Analyst) in Think City’s S&A team, you will be responsible for solving urban problems using data. This includes supporting and developing Think City’s Urban Data Platform, project management, business development and data R&D. The candidate should be able to offer strategic insights based on analysis of complex datasets (e.g. social, economic, environmental, climate) using Geographical Information System (GIS) and must be proficient in ArcGIS and/or QGIS. Proficiency in programming language such as Python and R for statistical analysis and data manipulation would be preferred.

Responsibilities include

Performing geospatial analysis in an urban- and climate-related domain
Using analytical and statistical skills to process, understand, and visualise data
Generating insights that inform evidence-based urban policy and strategy for diverse stakeholders (government, private sector, communities)
Synthesising and communicating findings to relevant stakeholders via written reports and presentations
Assisting team members in other tasks including project management, administration, business development, and research and innovation
Conducting fieldwork – e.g., on-ground data collection and community engagement

Minimum qualifications

Degree or equivalent in geospatial science, geoinformatics, computer science (with geospatial solution experiences) and related fields
Advanced skills in GIS software (ArcGIS and/or QGIS), working knowledge on Python/R programming language on spatial data analysis would be preferred.

Minimum years of experience

Associate: Fresh graduates welcomed

Senior Associate: Typically 3-5 years of work experience

Type of Experience

Highly-motivated and willing to learn and work using a holistic approach and in a diverse multi-disciplinary team
Interest in a role in a “think and do tank” focused on urban issues and aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals
Strong research, analytical, and logical thinking skills
Strong oral and written communication skills in English with a minimum working knowledge of Bahasa Malaysia
Possess an intellectual curiosity and ability to adapt and be flexible
Possess good planning, organising, facilitation, and interpersonal skills

Competencies

Critical and analytical thinking
Problem solving
Agile team player
Willingness to learn

Technical Knowledge and Skills

ArcGIS
QGIS
Python/R programming language
Project management
Business development
Data science and visualisation
Statistics

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