SUMMARY

The "Manager/Senior Manager, AI Strategy" will lead Wadhwani AI’s efforts to enhance the delivery of higher education through the integration of AI, education, and policy frameworks. As the key driver of our policy consulting initiatives with the Ministry of Education (MoE), the candidate will shape the practice by managing projects from conception to completion, ensuring high-quality outcomes and effective stakeholder engagement. Reporting to the Engagement Lead at the MoE, the candidate will actively collaborate with various Wadhwani AI teams as needed. 

Wadhwani AI is collaborating with the Ministry of Education's Department of Higher Education (MoE-DoHE) as an AI task force to support their journey toward becoming AI-ready. We are partnering with the Ministry to develop AI-driven solutions that address key challenges in higher education. To amplify our impact, we are building a dedicated team of policy professionals to support the Government of India on issues at the intersection of Higher Education, Artificial Intelligence, technology, and systemic change.

Current projects include the ideation and establishment of the Centre of Excellence for AI in Education, Digital Viswavidyalaya, and AI/tech-enabled initiatives for Mental Health and Inclusion in Higher Education. Our team will play a critical role in shaping policy, driving policy processes, and supporting implementation efforts. We seek professionals who are dedicated to driving higher education initiatives from concept to impactful outcomes, with the patience and conviction to foster meaningful change in India

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 Influencers

• G20 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.org

• Winner of the H&M Foundation Global Change Award 2022

• Sole Indian Winners of the 2019 Google AI Impact Challenge, and the first in the Asia Pacific to host Google Fellows

Cultures page of Wadhwani AI - https://www.wadhwaniai.org/culture/

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and implementation: Develop evidence-based interventions, policy frameworks, support mechanisms, and research notes using digital-first principles to advance MoE-DoHE’s mandate.

• Policy research: Analyze global AI and technology trends to recommend improvements in higher education policies and programs, aligning them with Higher-Ed KPIs and market-linked targets.

• Project management: Oversee the implementation of AI and technology-integrated interventions in higher education, in line with the requirements of MoE-DoHE.

• Support: Assist MoE-DoHE officials with tasks including drafting documents, conducting research, preparing presentations, and supporting monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities.

• Strategy Development: Craft comprehensive analytics / evidence-based strategies, identifying key development pathways to meet NEP’s mandate.

• Evidence-based policy: Drive the value of data-driven and evidence-based policy and governance.

• Insight Delivery: Design and develop user-friendly solutions that extract actionable insights from both structured and unstructured data, empowering governments to make informed decisions.

• Future Ecosystem Building: Contribute to the development of advanced decision-making ecosystems by facilitating effective data exchange and integration among key stakeholders.

• Human-Centered Solutioning: Ensure sustainable and ethical impact by prioritizing equity, inclusion, and access for all individuals. Leverage AI and technology to enhance how people engage with higher education programs and policies, contributing to the Viksit Bharat goal. 

• Thought Leadership: Be recognized as an authority on integrating AI and technology with education policy and programs to drive impactful outcomes.

• Client Engagement: Define, guide, and advise clients on addressing challenges at the intersection of education and AI/technology policy. 

• Business development: Identify complex challenges in higher education and draft proposals to address these barriers through policy adjustments, program restructuring, and digital solutions, driving growth and expanding the education policy consultancy vertical.

REQUIREMENTS

• Educational Background: Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Education, Public Policy, Law, Economics, AI, or related fields. Equivalent work experience in a relevant domain may also be considered.

• Professional Experience: 8-12 years of relevant experience in policy, education, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), economics, social science research, or related fields, with a minimum of 2 years in international development consulting or managing large-scale education initiatives.

• Demonstrated hands-on experience and proficiency in at least six (6) of the following competencies listed below:

• Quant/qual research methods

• Logical and structured reasoning

• Policy analysis

• Education research

• Clear and effective writing and presentation

• Empathy and respect for diversity 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Team and project management

• Stakeholder management

• Understanding of technology/AI in education

• Openness to working with multicultural teams

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.