Program Officer/Senior Program Officer
Summary
Coordinates AI-driven agricultural advisory projects with government agencies, validates AI models with research bodies, and trains stakeholders in Meghalaya, India.
- 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
- Master's 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 Meghalaya's 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.
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