Location: Delhi,None,None


SUMMARYAs part of the Capacity Building unit, the Associate will play a key role in the end-to-end development and execution of AI Skilling initiatives. They will work closely with donors, training partners, and beneficiaries to ensure high-quality, contextualised learning experiences for civil servants, policymakers, last-mile workers, rural communities, and youth across India.. The associate, in their role, will be able to develop project management, program design, stakeholder management, content development, and fundraising support as a skillset. They will be able to contribute to technology-driven impact, especially in low-resource settings. Location - Delhi ABOUT US  -  https://www.wadhwaniai.org/Wadhwani AI is a nonprofit institute building and deploying applied AI solutions to solve critical issues in public health, agriculture, education, and urban development in underserved communities in the global south. We collaborate with governments, social sector organizations, academic and research institutions, and domain experts to identify real-world problems, and develop practical AI solutions to tackle these issues with the aim of making a substantial positive impact. We have over 30+ AI projects supported by leading philanthropies such as Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, USAID and Google.org. With a team of over 200 professionals, our expertise encompasses AI/ML research and innovation, software engineering, domain knowledge, design and user research. In the Press:Our Founder Donors are among the Top 100 AI InfluencersG20 India’s Presidency: AI Healthcare, Agriculture, & Education Solutions Showcased Globally. Unlocking the potentials of AI in Public Health Wadhwani AI Takes an Impact-First Approach to Applying Artificial Intelligence - data.orgWinner of the H&M Foundation Global Change Award 2022Sole Indian Winners of the 2019 Google AI Impact Challenge, and the first in the Asia Pacific to host Google FellowsCultures page of Wadhwani AI - https://www.wadhwaniai.org/culture/ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSupport the design and implementation of AI skilling programs tailored for diverse cohorts that include policymakers at multilateral and government institutions as well as beneficiaries from rural and underserved populations Assist in drafting grant proposals, concept notes and donor communication materialsAid in the project management and delivery of various capacity building initiatives that include the management of project timelines, budgets, and coordination with internal teams, partner organizations, and stakeholders to ensure smooth program deliveryManage and track project milestones, reporting requirements, and impact metricsContribute to training content development and localisation for diverse learner profilesLiase between instructional designers, product teams and AI teams to integrate real-world applications of AI into relevant training programsRepresent Wadhwani AI’s Capacity Building unit in workshops, donor meetings, and community interactionsAssist in facilitation of training workshops and take ownership of training sessions along with co-facilitators while monitoring participant interactions, questions and feedback after the session REQUIREMENTSEmpathy and cultural sensitivity towards underserved communitiesBachelor’s or Master’s degree in education, development studies, public policy, social sciences or a related fieldOne year of relevant work experience in community development, ed-tech, classroom education, skilling or skill development programsExcellent written and verbal communication skills in Hindi and English; fluency in Hindi for verbal communication with stakeholders and beneficiaries is mandatoryStrong project management skills; ability to manage timelines, budgets, and multiple stakeholders Ability to store, manage and analyse data using Excel and create dashboards on Excel Good to have:Exposure to AI, digital literacy, technology for development programsExperience working in rural environments, especially in education and skilling domainsUnderstanding of instructional design or curriculum development is a plusDemonstrated ability to write grant proposals, reports, and communication material for funders We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourage qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity, and disability. If you have any questions, please email us at careers@wadhwaniai.org.


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