Program Officer

Wadhwani AI; Delhi; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

OPD Coverage

Accidental Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Annual Health Check-Ups

Onsite Medical Centers

Emergency Support System

Maternity Benefit

Travel Reimbursement for Expectant Mōd

Paternity Benefit

Day Care Support Program

Travel Policy

Relocation and Deputation benefits

Employee PF Contribution

Gratuity

Leave Encashment

Unlimited Leave Policy

Professional Development Policy

Referral Bonuses

Internet and Telephone Allowance

Job summary

Wadhwani AI is seeking a Program Officer to support the nationwide implementation and scale-up of AI-enabled education solutions across multiple states and partner ecosystems. The role involves coordinating with state teams, government stakeholders, technical partners, and internal teams to ensure effective program execution and solution adoption.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication and coordination skills, the ability to articulate technology-enabled solutions, and experience

Qualifications

• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders in dynamic environments.
• Ability to understand technology-enabled solutions and communicate them to diverse partners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with state teams, internal teams, and external stakeholders.
• Support implementation and scale-up of AI-enabled education solutions.
• Build relationships with government officials, technical bodies, and partners.
• Facilitate adoption of digital and AI-enabled solutions within state ecosystems.
• Communicate workflows and operational requirements to stakeholders.
• Support meetings, workshops, and product discussions with government and partners.
• Track progress, follow up on actions, and support reporting.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Stakeholder management

Tech literacy

Documentation

Travel willingness

Job description

Wadhwani AI is a non-profit 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 Gates Foundation, Google.org and Walmart. With a team of over 200 professionals, our expertise encompasses AI/ML research and innovation, software engineering, domain knowledge, design and user research.

Job Description

The Program Officer will be part of the core national team supporting the implementation and scale-up of AI-enabled education solutions across multiple states and partner ecosystems. The role involves coordinating with state teams, government stakeholders, technical partners, and internal cross-functional teams to support effective program implementation, stakeholder engagement, and solution adoption.

The ideal candidate should have strong communication and coordination skills, the ability to understand and communicate technology-enabled solutions, and experience managing multiple stakeholders in dynamic implementation environments.

Requirements

• Coordinate with state teams, internal teams, and external stakeholders as part of the national program team.
  
• Support implementation and scale-up of AI-enabled education solutions across government and partner ecosystems.
  
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with government officials, technical bodies, implementation partners, and other stakeholders.
  
• Support integration and adoption of digital and AI-enabled solutions within existing state ecosystems and programs.
  
• Understand product workflows, implementation processes, and operational requirements to communicate solutions to stakeholders effectively.
  
• Support external meetings, presentations, workshops, and product discussions with government and partner organizations.
  
• Coordinate with internal product, program, and technical teams to ensure smooth implementation and timely issue resolution.
  
• Track implementation progress, follow up on action items, and support reporting and documentation requirements.
  
• Identify operational challenges and coordinate cross-functional support for troubleshooting and resolution.
  
• Document project outcomes, learnings, risks, and implementation insights to support continuous improvement.
  
• Travel within states or nationally as required for stakeholder engagement and program activities.
  

Wadhwani AI - Full Time Employee Benefits (Not applicable for Intern or Contract Roles)

• Insurance Benefits - Medical Insurance, OPD Coverage, Accidental Insurance, Life Insurance.
• Wellness Program - Employee Assistance Program, Annual Health Check-Ups, Onsite Medical Centers, Emergency Support System.
• Parental Support - Maternity Benefit, Travel Reimbursement for Expectant Mothers during Last Trimester, Paternity Benefit, Day Care Support Program
• Mobility Benefits - Travel Policy, Relocation and Deputation benefits,
• Statutory Benefits - Employee PF Contribution, Gratuity, Leave Encashment
• Other Benefits - Unlimited Leave Policy, Professional Development Policy, Referral Bonuses, Internet and Telephone Allowance.

We care deeply about the well-being of our employees and their families. You will get an opportunity to take on roles beyond a defined job description. Take a look at our website www.wadhwaniai.org to learn more about our work on AI for Social Impact. These are just some of the reasons why working with us is more than a job - it's a chance to grow, thrive and contribute to society.