Job Description

ABOUT WADHWANI AI

The Wadhwani Institute for Artificial Intelligence (Wadhwani AI) is an independent non-
profit that brings advanced machine learning capabilities to development challenges faced
by underserved communities in low- and middle-income countries. Our mission is to develop
and deploy AI solutions to overcome challenges of societal importance in domains such as
health, agriculture, financial inclusion, and infrastructure.We believe that AI-based solutions
must work within broader systems and programs. To identify the areas in which AI can
make a difference, we collaborate closely with our partners such as non-profit organizations,
governments, companies, academic and research institutes. We build datasets in
collaboration with them, develop and test solutions, deploy, iterate, and scale.

This position will support the Partnerships and Fundraising team in designing the next 3-5
year strategy vision for Wadhwani AI and provide critical support in implementation of
partnership and fundraising initiatives and directly raising resources for Wadhwani AI.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Research: Conduct primary and secondary research for the Institute across
domains such as healthcare, agriculture, education, financial inclusion, fundraising
and artificial intelligence/machine learning.

Knowledge tools: Creating knowledge tools such as landscape reports, white
papers, position papers, concept notes and presentations based on the research to
inform decision making internal and external stakeholders.

Database management: Create, curate and update databases of partners, donors
and external stakeholders relevant to the Institute.

External engagement: Work with the Strategic Programs and Fundraising teams
to identify, outreach and engage with external stakeholders such as donors, non-
profits, governments, academic institutions and for profit organizations - online and
Offline.

Opportunity identification and evaluation: Support the team by identifying and
exploring new use cases, programs and initiatives in AI for social impact for
underserved communities.

Grant and proposal writing: Write grant proposals, presentations and concept
notes for current and new solutions, projects and programs at Wadhwani AI.

Communication collateral: Create communication material such as emailers,
newsletters and other written material.

Project management: Keep track of deliverables, timelines and tasks for the
Partnerships and Fundraising team.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

3-5 years of work experience, preferably in consulting or program management

Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

Can work with multiple stakeholders, chasing and overachieving targets.

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