SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consulting groups specializing in public transport and mobility solutions. For over 65 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions develop by creating, improving and modernizing their transport infrastructure and systems.
CONTEXT
In India, SYSTRA is an international consulting and engineering company operating in the fields of Metros, High Speed Rail, Railways, Roads, Buildings, Urban planning, and Water & Environment for public and private organizations.
Our engineers work with passion to deliver the most reliable, cost-effective and made-to measures solutions allowing end users to move seamlessly.
SYSTRA’s unique expertise is backed with a reputation built through technical excellence delivered on projects. Thanks to our know-how of our employees spread across India, we are present at all stages from upstream studies to operation and maintenance. We provide a comprehensive solution to manage all kinds of missions: Detailed Design Consultant, Project Management, Independent checking services.
SYSTRA India’s comprehensive know-how and expertise in Railways provides a wide spectrum of solutions for any challenge (Building a new rail link, doubling the capacity, gauge conversion, upgrading a network, improving the performance of existing lines, etc.).
Our extensive experience encompasses, Bridges, station buildings, Depots, Earthwork & Track Works, Power Supply and Transmission, Signaling & Telecommunications, Rolling Stock, Utilities diversion and yard re-modelling etc.
Our services cover the entire life cycle of the project implementation.
Currently, we are bidding for UrbanPlanning projects across India. The position of Socio-Economic Expert is the key position in these BIDs.
MISSIONS/MAIN DUTIES
Conduct detailed socio-economic studies to understand the demographics, income levels, employment patterns, education, housing needs, and public health of the population.
Analyze existing social and economic trends, challenges, and opportunities in the city to provide data-driven insights.
Identify key social indicators (e.g., poverty rates, unemployment, access to education/healthcare) and evaluate how different communities will be affected by the master plan.
Lead or participate in community consultations, workshops, and focus groups to gather input from local residents, business owners, and other stakeholders.
Ensure that marginalized or underrepresented communities have a voice in the planning process.
Understand and document community aspirations, concerns, and feedback on proposed development projects.
Conduct social and economic impact assessments to evaluate how proposed projects (e.g., new infrastructure, housing developments, transportation systems) will affect different socio-economic groups.
Assess the potential effects on job creation, income generation, displacement, access to services, and overall community well-being.
Identify strategies to mitigate negative impacts, such as gentrification, displacement, or economic inequality.
Identify opportunities to address inequality in the city, whether based on income, race, gender, disability, or other factors.
Advise on policies and strategies for fostering inclusive urban development, such as community-driven design, social welfare programs, or affordable housing initiatives.
Provide recommendations for fostering sustainable local economic growth, such as promoting small businesses, entrepreneurship, or workforce development.
Collaborate with urban planners and architects to ensure that the master plan includes provisions for affordable housing and accessible public services.
Ensure that infrastructure planning takes into account population density, accessibility, and the specific needs of different social groups.
PROFILE/SKILLS
Post Graduate in Statistics/Sociology/ Economics/Geography with 10 years of experience.
Experience in collection of field data and socio-economic surveys, analysis of socio-economic data of cities/towns at local level, projections, creation of urban database using secondary sources.
At least 2 completed projects in Sikkim/Hilly/North Easten States.
We commit to put people who join us at the heart of improving transportation and urban infrastructure efficiency. As we are growing, this is time to be a part of this challenging adventure. It’s not a job - it’s a career!
