Manager – Geologist

1. POSITION VACANT: Manager - Geologist, Development Alternatives, New Delhi.

2. ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Development Alternatives (DA), a 40 year old social enterprise dedicated to building rural enterprises, through one of its Special Purpose Vehicle, offers a complete range of online services, to help build and grow rural enterprises. The organization is committed to delivering development outcomes that are socially equitable, environmentally sound, and economically scalable.

Development Alternatives’ ‘Low-carbon Building Materials for Sustainability’ programme focuses on real transformation to reduce carbon emissions substantially and build resilience against the negative impacts of climate change. DA conducts research and develops building materials that use industrial, construction and demolition (C&D), and agri waste and have low-embodied energy. Technologies including Fly Ash Bricks, EcoKiln, and Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) are among the innovative solutions that DA delivers. DA is committed to transferring of these technologies and their know-how, establishing enterprises, and building local capacities in both national and international markets.

For more information about DA, please visit: https://www.devalt.org/

3. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Program Director, the Manager – Geologist (MG) will lead the feasibility assessment of clay and other minerals for low-carbon cement applications. The role involves managing geological research, liaising with government and mining agencies, and supporting the development and commercialization of innovative solutions. The candidate will also focus on enhancing client relationships and ensuring high-quality, timely deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:

(1) To undertake secondary literature survey on clay, limestone and other cement and waste based materials across India and other countries especially Africa, Asia and Pacific; 
(2) To liaise with various geology, mining and related departments including IBM, GSI for data collection;

(3) Field visits to various mining sites for collection of samples of raw materials;

(4) Undertake mapping of raw materials, quantity estimation and logistics of mining;

(5) Coordination for arrangement of raw materials and management of testing;

(6) Undertake collaborative research with academic institutions leading to adoption of new and relevant technologies and development of new products;

(7) Demonstrate and support commercial deployment of knowledge and technologies and products with commercial companies;

(8) Ensure quality assurance of reports and their timely delivery with clients and internal satisfaction;

(9) Increasing the visibility of work being done and developing relationship with customers/clients to ensure repeated work; 

(10) Writing proposals as per the requirement of funding agency(s).

4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND COMPETENCIES:

Qualifications:

Postgraduate degree in Geology or Applied Geology.

Experience:

(1) Minimum three to five years of experience in mines and mineral assessment.
(2) Experience in the cement industry is highly desirable.

Key Skills and Competencies:

(1) Proficient in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills;
(2) Strong report-writing and analytical skills;

(3) Demonstrated ability to undertake extensive field surveys, analyze results and adaptability to field-based challenges.;
(4) Willingness to travel extensively as part of the role.

5. COMPENSATION OFFERED:

The gross compensation budgeted can go up to a maximum of Rs. 7.68 lacs per annum, based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and skills.

6. LOCATION: New Delhi

7. REFERENCE: MG-DA

8. CONTACT INFORMATION:

Team SAMS
Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.
1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar 
New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025
Phone Nos.: 011- 4081 9900; 4165 3612

9. APPLICATION PROCESS:

Eligible candidates interested in the position are requested to apply by or before February 05, 2025.