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Junior Urban Planner

Location: Bengaluru (In-person)

Experience: 1–3 years

Start Date: Rolling / Immediate

Salary: 5.4 - 7.2 CTC, depending on experience

Time Commitment: Full-time position, 1-Year contract (extendable)

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About us

At Sensing Local, we work at the intersection of urban planning, data, and people. Our projects focus on making cities more walkable, inclusive, climate-responsive, and human-centered. From reimagining neighbourhood streets to building city-scale strategies, our work combines on-ground insights, participatory processes, and spatial analysis to create solutions that are both practical and scalable.

We’re a small, interdisciplinary team—planners, designers, GIS specialists, and communicators—who care deeply about the cities we live in.

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Role overview

We’re looking for a Junior Urban Planner who enjoys working with maps, data, and real-world urban challenges. This is a 1-year contract role, designed as an intensive learning and contribution experience. High-performing candidates will have the opportunity to transition into a full-time position at the end of the term.

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You’ll work closely with the team on projects related to:

  • Sustainable mobility

  • Walkability and public spaces

  • Participatory planning

  • Climate-responsive urban systems

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What you will be doing​

  • Work on GIS-based research, mapping, and spatial analysis

  • Support data collection (both field-based and secondary data)

  • Analyse spatial datasets (vector/raster) to identify patterns and insights

  • Translate data into clear maps, visuals, and narratives

  • Contribute to reports, presentations, and digital outputs

  • Participate in field visits, stakeholder interactions, and workshops

  • Take ownership of specific tasks within projects and see them through end-to-end

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What you need to excel​

Skills & Tools:

  • Working knowledge of GIS tools (QGIS, Google Earth, MyMaps, etc.)

  • Ability to work with spatial data and generate meaningful outputs

  • Basic understanding of urban systems, mobility, or planning processes

  • Familiarity with tools like KoboToolbox, ODK, Mergin Maps is a plus

  • Exposure to plugins (e.g., QuickOSM, qgis2web) or Space Syntax is a bonus

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Education background:

  • Bachelor’s in Architecture / Urban Planning / Geography / Related fields

  • Master’s in Urban Planning / Transport / Environmental Planning or allied disciplines

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Who is this role a good fit for

  • Enjoys working at the intersection of data + cities + people

  • Curious and likes asking “why does this work the way it does?”

  • Comfortable with both independent work and team collaboration

  • Can communicate ideas clearly, visually and verbally

  • Detail-oriented but also able to see the bigger picture

  • Excited to learn, experiment, and grow in a fast-moving environment

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What you can expect to gain

  • Hands-on experience on real city projects (not just desk research)

  • Exposure to end-to-end project workflows

  • Mentorship from a multidisciplinary team

  • Opportunity to build a strong portfolio of applied work

  • A pathway to a full-time role based on performance

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Compensation

5.4 - 7.2 CTC

Competitive, based on experience (aligned with early-career roles in Bengaluru)

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How to Apply

Please share:

  • Your CV

  • Portfolio/work samples (maps, reports, studio work, etc.)

  • A short note (max 300 words): “What kind of urban problems are you most interested in solving, and why?”

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Business and Operations Associate

Business and Operations Associate

Location: Bengaluru (In-person)

Experience: 1–2 years

Start Date: Rolling / Immediate

Time Commitment: Full-time

Salary: â‚¹4 – ₹4.5 LPA (CTC) depending on experience

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About us

Sensing Local is a planning-tech social impact organisation working to improve quality of life in Indian cities through data-driven, inclusive, and sustainable solutions. Our work spans mobility, climate resilience, waste management, and urban systems, in collaboration with government agencies, NGOs, and private sector partners. We aim to translate complex urban challenges into accessible insights and impactful solutions.

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Role overview

We are looking for a Business and Operations Associate to support the founders in managing the organisation’s day-to-day operations and growth activities.

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This is an early-career, high-learning role for someone who is organised, proactive, and comfortable handling a mix of responsibilities across business development, operations, and team coordination.

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You will work closely with the founders and gain exposure to how a growing organisation is built and managed.

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What you will be doing​

  1. Business Development Support: Track relevant opportunities (RFPs, proposals, partnerships), support proposal preparation (documents, coordination, formatting), and communications.

  2. Operations & Coordination - Support day-to-day coordination across projects and team members, organise workflows and time, and maintain documentation

  3. Finance & Administrative Support - Assist with invoicing, payment tracking, expense records and budget tracking for projects

  4. HR & Team Support - Assist with recruitment coordination (scheduling, communication), documentation and onboarding

  5. Founder’s Office Support - Assist founders in tracking key tasks and priorities, preparation of presentations/reports, etc.

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What you need to excel​

Skills & Tools:

  • 1–2 years of work experience (internships included)

  • Strong organisational and time management skills

  • Good written and verbal communication

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and follow through

  • Basic proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and document tools

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Education background:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics or related fields

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Who is this role a good fit for

  • Someone early in their career who wants to learn how organisations function and grow

  • Comfortable working in a small, dynamic team with evolving responsibilities

  • A problem-solver who takes initiative rather than waiting for instructions

  • Interest in urban development, public policy, or impact-oriented work is preferred.

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What you can expect to gain

  • Direct exposure to working with founders

  • Hands-on experience across operations, business development, and organisational strategy

  • A steep learning curve in a high-impact sector

  • Opportunity to grow into a Business Manager role over time

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Compensation

  • ₹4 – ₹4.5 LPA (CTC) depending on experience

  • Performance-based growth and salary revision after 6–12 months

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How to Apply

Please share:

  • Your CV

  • A short note (max 300 words) on why you’re interested in this role

  • (Optional) Any relevant writing or work samples

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Social Media and content associate

Social Media & Content Associate

(Part time)

Location: Bengaluru (In-person)

Start Date: Rolling / Immediate

Experience: 1–3 years

Time Commitment: 10–20 hours per week (flexible)

Salary: â‚¹12,000 – ₹25,000 per month, depending on experience and time commitment

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About us

Sensing Local is a planning-tech social impact organisation working to improve the quality of life in Indian cities through data-driven, inclusive, and sustainable solutions. Our work spans mobility, climate resilience, waste management, and urban systems, in collaboration with government agencies, NGOs, and private sector partners. We aim to translate complex urban challenges into accessible insights and impactful solutions.

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Role overview

We are looking for a Part-Time Social Media & Content Associate to build and manage our digital presence. This role combines content strategy, writing, and visual storytelling. You will work closely with the founders to translate ongoing projects, insights, and ideas into engaging content across platforms.

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What you will be doing​

  1. Social Media Strategy - Develop a monthly content plan aligned with ongoing projects and themes, identify key narratives (e.g., heat resilience, mobility, public spaces) and content formats.

  2. Content Creation - Write clear, engaging captions and short-form content, and create visual content (static posts, simple graphics, carousels). Translate reports/projects into accessible, public-facing content, including supporting basic video content (reels, short clips, edits).

  3. Platform Management - Manage platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter (X), following a consistent posting rhythm (e.g., 2–3 posts/week).

  4. Documentation & Storytelling - Work with the team to gather content from projects, identify relevant stories and maintain a simple repository of content (photos, drafts, ideas).

  5. Basic Analytics & Iteration - Track engagement metrics (likes, shares, reach), and create improvements based on performance.

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What you need to excel​

Skills & Tools:

  • 1–3 years of experience in social media, content, or communications (internships included)

  • Strong writing skills (concise, clear, engaging)

  • Good design skills and aesthetics 

  • Video editing skills

  • Familiarity with social media platforms and trends

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Education background:

  • Degree in Communications, Media, Design, Urban Studies, Public Policy, or related fields

  • Experience working with research organisations, NGOs, or design/consulting firms is a plus

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Who is this role a good fit for

  • Someone interested in urban issues, storytelling, and communication

  • Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision

  • A self-starter who can take ideas and turn them into content

  • Curious, observant, and able to simplify complex topics

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What you can expect to gain

  • Opportunity to shape the public voice of a growing organisation

  • Exposure to urban planning, research, and policy work

  • Creative ownership and flexibility

  • Potential to grow into a larger communications role

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Compensation

  • ₹12,000 – ₹25,000 per month, depending on experience and time commitment

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How to Apply

Please share:

  • CV/portfolio

  • 2–3 samples of content (posts, designs, videos, etc.)

  • (Optional) A short note on how you would improve our current social media presence - max 300 words.

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