Program Officer Senior Program Officer

Wadhwani AI; East Khasi Hills; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Wellness program

Parental support

Mobility benefits

Statutory benefits

Other benefits

Job summary

Wadhwani AI in Meghalaya seeks a field-focused specialist to deploy AI-enabled agricultural advisory solutions in collaboration with SCSTE, Meghalaya, and other state institutions. The role involves pilot support across districts, coordinating with officials, and validating models with ICAR, KVKs, and universities.

You will train stakeholders, organize ToT workshops, provide on-field support, monitor performance, collect feedback, and document outcomes.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Agriculture, Entomology, Agri-Business, or related disciplines.
• 2–6 years of agri-sector experience, preferably with government, research institutes, NGOs, or development organizations.
• Experience implementing digital agriculture, AgTech, AI/ML advisory systems, or ICT-based extensions.
• Deep understanding of Meghalaya's farming systems, hill agriculture, agro-climatic conditions, and major crops.
• Experience collaborating with government stakeholders, KVKs, ICAR, FPOs, or community organizations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with SCSTE, Meghalaya, Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and state institutions to deploy AI-enabled agricultural solutions.
• Provide technical and operational support for pilot projects across selected districts and agro-climatic zones.
• Coordinate regularly with state, district, and block officials to ensure smooth project execution, monitoring, and reporting.
• Coordinate with ICAR, KVKs, and agricultural universities to validate crop advisories and AI models.
• Support developing state-specific AI knowledge based on local crops, farming practices, pest management, and climate resilience.
• Engage with government departments, research bodies, FPOs, NGOs, and extension workers to promote AI advisory adoption.
• Organize Training of Trainers (ToT), capacity-building workshops, and field demonstrations for stakeholders and farmers.
• Provide on-field support, monitor AI solution performance, troubleshoot challenges, and collect user feedback.
• Align with internal technical teams, consultants, and external partners to achieve project milestones.
• Assist in integrating AI solutions with departmental databases, weather systems, and digital extension platforms.
• Willingness to travel within the state or nationally, as required.
• Document project outcomes, successes, challenges, and lessons learned.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Training

Documentation

Communication

Field coordination

Education

Masters in Agriculture

Tools

GIS tools

Mobile advisory apps

ICT platforms

Job description

Job Description:

• Collaborate with SCSTE, Meghalaya, Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and state institutions to deploy AI-enabled agricultural solutions.


• Provide technical and operational support for pilot projects across selected districts and agro-climatic zones.


• Coordinate regularly with state, district, and block officials to ensure smooth project execution, monitoring, and reporting.


• Coordinate with ICAR, KVKs, and agricultural universities to validate crop advisories and AI models.


• Support developing state-specific AI knowledge based on local crops, farming practices, pest management, and climate resilience.


• Engage with government departments, research bodies, FPOs, NGOs, and extension workers to promote AI advisory adoption.


• Organize Training of Trainers (ToT), capacity-building workshops, and field demonstrations for stakeholders and farmers.


• Provide on-field support, monitor AI solution performance, troubleshoot challenges, and collect user feedback.


• Align with internal technical teams, consultants, and external partners to achieve project milestones.


• Assist in integrating AI solutions with departmental databases, weather systems, and digital extension platforms.


• Willingness to travel within the state or nationally, as required.


• Document project outcomes, successes, challenges, and lessons learned.

Requirements

• Masters degree in Agriculture, Entomolgy,Agri-Business, or related disciplines.


• 2–6 years of agri-sector experience, preferably with government, research institutes, NGOs, or development organizations.


• Experience implementing digital agriculture, AgTech, AI/ML advisory systems, or ICT-based extensions.


• Deep understanding of Meghalayas farming systems, hill agriculture, agro-climatic conditions, and major crops.


• Experience collaborating with government stakeholders, KVKs, ICAR, FPOs, or community organizations.


• Knowledge of agricultural extension, crop production, pest management, and climate-smart agriculture.


• Familiarity with mobile advisories, data collection apps, GIS solutions, or AI decision systems.


• Strong skills in stakeholder management, communication, training, documentation, and coordination.


• Ability to work independently in the field and travel extensively across Meghalaya.


• Fluency in English required; knowledge of Khasi, Garo, or local languages preferred.

Benefits

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 just a job — its a chance to grow, thrive and contribute to society.