Job Description

Role: Faculty , Wadhwani Center for Government Digital Transformation ( WGDT)

Topics: Data Science, AI and Digital Transformation

Key Responsibilities:

Learning Strategy & Subject Matter Expertise

• Work in conjunction with the WGDT Academy team to decide subject matter and the best methodologies for training the target audiences (central and state government bureaucrats)
• Create the content on Emerging Technologies such as data science, machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, Generative AI for a senior audience of government officials with relevant social sector examples and use cases.
• Help formulate case studies using no/low code tools for senior policymakers.
• Review the learning content as designed by the Curriculum designer to ensure accuracy and depth from the subject matter perspective
• Research, produce and deliver high-quality learning assets like training decks, facilitator guides, learner guides, assessments, and other supporting content
Learning Delivery

• Demonstrate strong teaching skills for a senior audience in both a classroom and virtual classroom environment and be able to modify teaching styles accordingly
• Manage multiple teaching projects simultaneously and liaise with the stakeholders to execute course requirements
• Take full responsibility for assigned cohorts from a classroom set up, to group assignments, to learning intervention, and then on to data collection on usage, assessment, quality, feedback, etc.
• Be able to collate and illustrate points using the flipped classroom and case study methodology, as per the major requirements of adult learning
• Identify and address individual learner requirements so that there is "no student left behind", which includes follow-ups for assignments, assessments, and feedback to and from learners
• Demonstrate excellent stakeholder relationship management skills
• Use all modern communication tools like Teams, Zoom, or other learning platforms as might be required
• She/he has experience in both in-person and online training for a senior audience.
Requirements

• You have at least 7 years of experience
• You have at least 3 years of experience in the emerging technology as trainer (freelance or full time)
• You possess awareness and deep knowledge of the subject area including latest analytics based technologies
• You can instruct senior-level learners, with a talent for effectively engaging adult students of diverse ages and backgrounds.
• You have competency in teach technical subjects to a non-technical audience, using simple language and avoiding excessive jargon.
• Work in governance and policy will be an asset but is not essential
• Effective verbal communication skills
Technical skills:



o Expert level knowledge of one or more of the Emerging Technologies such as data science, machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, Generative AI and large language models



o Knowledge of a no/low code tools like Orange/Knime is helpful (but not essential)



o Knowledge of Python/ R is helpful (but not essential)



o Ability to handle and engage a heterogeneous participant base with maturity



o Experience in using and creating content for Virtual Learning platforms, MOOCs



o Experience in building new case studies, use cases and assessments in emerging technology areas



o At least a Bachelors' degree



Read more about

• WGDT: Wadhwani Center for Government Digital Transformation Landing Page - Wadhwani Foundation
• Wadhwani Foundation: Wadhwani Foundation: Creating Jobs. Changing Lives.



Bachelors in Technology / Masters in Technology