It has been more than 60 years since SYSTRA has garnered expertise that spans the entire spectrum of Mass Rapid Transit System. SYSTRA India’s valuable presence in India roots back to 1957, where SYSTRA worked on the electrification of Indian Railways. Our technical excellence, holistic approach and the tremendous talent provides a career that puts people who join us at the heart of improving transportation and urban infrastructure efficiency.

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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 Infrastructure for public and private organizations.

Our unique expertise is backed with a reputation built through technical excellence delivered on projects. Our fully integrated services are tailored to plan and manage projects using proven best practices. 

SYSTRA’s urban planning work is based on an integrated vision of mobility. We assess all relevant issues right from the start of project development, including current and future travel requirements, urban planning, economic and social development, and environmental protection.

SYSTRA has completed 17,000+ Square kilometer of Statutory Master Planning and 15+ City Development Plans (CDPs).

We are seeking applications for the position of Socio- Economic Development Specialist for GIS based Master Plan in Andhra Pradesh.

• Socio-Economic Analysis

  • Conduct baseline socio-economic studies, including demographic, economic, and social assessments for the project area.
  • Analyze impacts of urban/regional planning proposals on different population groups, livelihoods, and vulnerable communities.
  • Identify opportunities for inclusive growth and strategies to mitigate adverse socio-economic effects.

• Strategy & Plan Development

  • Contribute to the formulation of urban/regional development plans with a socio-economic lens, including housing, education, livelihoods, health, gender, and poverty reduction components.
  • Develop frameworks for social inclusion, economic development, and capacity building.
  • Recommend policies and interventions to enhance social infrastructure and promote economic resilience.

• Stakeholder Engagement and Consultation

  • Engage with community groups, local stakeholders, government agencies, NGOs, and other relevant parties to gather insights and ensure participatory planning.
  • Organize and facilitate public consultations, focus group discussions, and socio-economic surveys.
  • Incorporate stakeholder feedback into project planning and design.

• Impact Assessment and Monitoring

  • Lead or support the preparation of Social Impact Assessments (SIA) and Economic Impact Assessments (EIA) for project activities.
  • Develop indicators and methodologies for monitoring and evaluating social and economic outcomes during project implementation.

• Reporting & Compliance

  • Prepare and present technical reports on socio-economic studies, assessments, and recommendations.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant national/international guidelines, and project/social safeguard requirements.

• Master’s degree in planning, Social Sciences, Economics from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with socio-economic research, analysis, and planning in large-scale urban development or regional planning projects in India or abroad.
• Proven experience in preparing or leading socio-economic components for urban/regional planning projects.
• Experience with social impact assessment, stakeholder engagement, and inclusive planning processes.

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!