Transport & Urban Governance

Consultant/Transport Planner


Job Profile

- Transport & Logistics Planning
o Map commodity flows and analyze end-to-end logistics chains and multimodal options to identify systemic bottlenecks.
o Develop analytical frameworks to quantify modal-shift potential to rail and recommend strategies.
o Build advisory models for routing, scheduling, empty-container repositioning, and yard/terminal processes to recommend cost/emissions reductions.
- Development of Tools, Frameworks & Ratings
o Build decision-support tools/calculators (emission estimation tools, modal choice, etc.)
o Produce implementation guides/standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training materials to enable adoption by operators and shippers.
- Surveys, Field Studies & Pilots
o Design and monitor field surveys.
o Conduct site visits and stakeholder consultations as and when required.
- Documentation, Knowledge & Communications
o Produce high-quality reports, policy briefs, technical manuals, and case studies; contribute to peer-reviewed and practitioner publications.
o Plan and facilitate industry roundtables, training, and workshops with key stakeholders.
o Maintain minutes/action trackers and follow-ups.
- Data, Digital & Policy Alignment (desirable)
o Work with APIs/datasets to integrate decision tools; prototype dashboards and agree metadata/standards for interoperable sharing.
o Track alignment with India-s National Logistics Policy, rail-freight initiatives, and relevant standards; translate policy into practical, facility-level steps and key performance indices.
- Carbon Markets & Finance Enablement (desirable)
o Translate decarbonization actions (rail shift, fuel switching, RE, efficiency) into credit-eligible methodologies and simple screening tools.
o Draft project design notes/baselines, quantify mitigation, and map participation pathways in voluntary/Indian credit mechanisms; outline safeguards/co-benefits.


Experience

- Years


Qualification

Master-s in Transport Planning/Engineering- Logistics/Supply Chain


Skills

- Analytics & Modelling: Strong quantitative/qualitative skills; proficiency in Excel; working ability in R or Python preferred.
- GIS & CAD: ArcGIS/QGIS- AutoCAD for network/terminal layouts; basic data visualisation.
- Freight & Multimodal Know-how: Sound understanding of rail-road interfaces- ICDs/CFS- MMLPs- warehousing operations.
- Emissions & Carbon Markets: Familiarity with emission accounting (GLEC- ISO 14064/IPCC)- activity-data methods- and carbon-credit concepts.
- Tool/Framework Development: Comfort turning methods into checklists- calculators- dashboards- and SOPs.
- Writing & Communication: Proven ability to write clear reports/policy briefs; confident facilitation with industry and government.
- Mindset: Problem-solving- field-oriented- and comfortable with ambiguity and fast iteration.


Location

Delhi


Salary

As per organization norms

Please apply latest by February 25, 2026