Consultant, Data Science

Sattva Consulting is an Indian-origin, Global impact consulting firm and since 2009 we have been engaging with communities, businesses and government to deliver societal impact at scale.

We believe that Civil society, Business and Government all have a critical role to play in building an equitable and sustainable world, and we actively partner with all stakeholders to enable impact through our research & advisory services, knowledge platforms and collaborative initiatives.

Our teams are based in India, Singapore, Denmark and UK, but as a global organization our work has spanned 25 countries and 5 continents. For more information, please visit: www.sattva.co.in

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  Problem Solving & Technical Expertise:
  

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  Acquire, clean, and process structured and unstructured datasets, including data from household-level socio-economic surveys, published statistics, and multi-source satellite imagery

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  An ability to develop and implement methodologies for classification, change detection, and spatial modelling, applying geo-statistical and spatial statistical techniques, will be a plus

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  Apply machine learning approaches (e.g., random forests, gradient boosting, CNNs) to large datasets with experience in cloud computing (Azure, GEE) and distributed systems for large-scale spatial analysis

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  Translate complex technical analysis into clear narratives and actionable recommendations.
  
  

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  Delivery Excellence

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  Manage workflows with a focus on timely, accurate, and reproducible outputs.

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  Develop dashboards, maps, and user-friendly visualisations for decision-makers, including digital mapping and geoinformation-based visual analytics

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  Ensure strong documentation, version control, and reproducibility of geospatial methods.

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  Track overall project progress, flag risks, and ensure delivery meets stakeholder expectations.

• Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Econometrics/Statistics, Economics, Geoinformatics, Spatial Data Science, Computer Science, Environmental Science, or related fields.

• 3-5 years of professional experience in Data Science/Analytics

• Proven track record of integrating geospatial and socio-economic data for policy/research/programmatic outcomes.

• Proficiency in geospatial tools and libraries (QGIS, ArcGIS, GDAL, Rasterio, Geopandas, Shapely) and geostatistical and spatial analytical methods, will be a plus

• Strong programming skills in Python and/or R with hands-on experience in deep learning frameworks and data science pipelines

• Publications or equivalent applied research outputs are desirable, especially in domains linking geospatial science, climate change, and socio-economic development.

• Strong analytical and research orientation with methodological rigour.

• Ability to simplify technical concepts for diverse audiences.

• Excellent collaboration, facilitation, and mentoring abilities.

• Strong execution bias, adaptability, and a continuous learning mindset.

Sattva is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, caste, creed, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected and/or marginalized characteristics. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are essential to our business and we foster an environment of respect and a culture that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We are committed to providing all employees with education, training, and development opportunities to create a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and included.