Position: Associate – Urban/Transport Planner
Type of employment: Full-time
Location: Gurgaon, India
About Safetipin:
Safetipin (www.safetipin.com) is a social organisation working with a wide range of urban stakeholders including governments to make public spaces safer and more inclusive for women.
We use apps, big data and backend systems to collect data on factors linked to urban safety and inclusion. Our data is used by individuals, city governments and other urban stakeholders to help design, build and manage cities to make them safer, inclusive and accessible to all. We are a small multi-disciplinary group of social scientists, architects, urban planners, designers and technologists.
About the role:
We are seeking an Associate – Urban/Transport Planner to support planning, research, and implementation of projects related to urban development, mobility, transport planning, and public space improvement. The role involves field assessments, technical analysis, stakeholder engagement, and preparation of planning documents and reports.
Key Responsibilities
- Support urban planning and transport planning projects from inception to implementation.
- Conduct field surveys, data collection, spatial analysis, and technical research.
- Prepare planning reports, presentations, case studies, and project documentation.
- Coordinate with government agencies, consultants, community groups, and project stakeholders.
- Support mobility studies, urban safety assessments, and inclusive planning initiatives.
- Assist in organising workshops, stakeholder consultations, and capacity-building programmes.
- Track project progress and contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and reporting activities.
- Support proposal development and technical knowledge management.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Transport Planning, Urban Design, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience.
- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
- Interest in sustainable urban development, mobility, gender equality, and social inclusion.
- Willingness to travel to project sites and proficiency in English and Hindi (oral and written).
Preferred Skills
- Experience with GIS and spatial analysis tools is desirable.
- Familiarity with urban mobility planning, transport systems, and data-driven planning approaches.
- Strong technical writing and presentation skills.
- Experience working with government agencies and urban development projects is an advantage.
How to Apply
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the selection process.
