Geospatial Data Scientist

Team: GSMA Intelligence

Role type: Fixed term contract until November 2025

Location: New Delhi

About the Team

GSMA Intelligence is the definitive source of mobile industry insights, forecasts and research, used around the world. Our insights cover every mobile operator, network and MVNO in every country worldwide - from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. Our team of analysts and experts use their deep understanding of markets, technologies and regulatory issues to identify and understand key trends in the telecoms and wider digital ecosystems, and form captivating analysis on the topics shaping the telco industry.

About the Role

This data sits underneath the GSMA Coverage Maps

, a service that offers geographical coverage maps for most global markets. The service was previously produced in partnership with Collins Bartholomew, a division of HarperCollins Publishers. GSMA Intelligence has now taken increased responsibility over the service and will drive the production of the maps going forward.

The role holder will use these inputs and other geospatial data sources to produce updated mobile coverage maps for each country in the world. These coverage maps will be combined with a range of other georeferenced datasets, including socio-economic indicators such as population, transport links, nightlight data as well as other geo-referenced information from other technologies (e.g. fibre, satellite) and services (businesses, IoT).

Key responsibilities will include:
- Obtaining coverage files from mobile operators- Coverage files will come in different formats, typically raster and vector files, but also as a list of coordinates indicating the location of cell towers- The geospatial data scientist will be responsible for generating coverage maps using radio propagation tools where data allows- Producing standardised and processed coverage maps, by technology and signal strength, for each country- Combining or overlaying mobile coverage maps with other geospatial data to provide various analyses of mobile service coverage and quality (for example, relying on geospatial data on population, transport links and other infrastructure, satellite imagery, vegetation)- Producing effective and compelling visualisations that enable different audiences to understand the extent of mobile coverage in each country

About You Global outlook: International experience and fluency in more than one language would be an advantage although not essential- Solid knowledge of data science and geospatial analysis. Previous experience working with telecoms-related geospatial data would be a plus- Highly organised individual with excellent attention to detail and a proactive attitude- Ability to manage own time effectively as well as that of others- Confident in dealing with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including senior management and board level individuals- Collaborative, serves as best practice/quality resource and shares knowledge and expertise with others

Contract type

Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)

Worker type

Employee

What We Offer

Working at the GSMA offers you unparalleled access to the mobile industry. We offer a chance to truly shape the direction of mobile, whatever your role. By joining the GSMA, you will be exposed to a fast-paced rapidly evolving environment, working on global solutions, genuinely fascinating and industry-changing projects and a stimulating and dynamic environment designed to enable you to flourish.

In addition to architect-designed offices and competitive compensation, our benefits include fantastic learning & development opportunities, generous holiday allowances, four additional days off for professional development and many others.

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