Job Description

SUMMARYWe are seeking a talented Project Coordinator to join our team at Wadhwani AI. The Project Coordinator will play a crucial role in facilitating the successful execution of projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a keen interest in tech policy and AI technologies.ABOUT USWadhwani 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:SoleCultures page of Wadhwani AI -ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESProject Planning and Scheduling:Collaborate with Ministry stakeholder to develop detailed project plans and timelines.Coordinate project activities, and dependencies to ensure timely delivery ofmilestones.Monitor project progress and proactively identify and address potential risks andissues.Stakeholder Communication:Serve as the point of contact for project stakeholders, including internal teams at WIAI.Facilitate regular communication meetings, status updates, and project reviews.Ensure alignment between Ministry project objectives and stakeholder expectations.Documentation and Reporting:Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, meetingminutes, and status reports.Generate regular progress reports and performance metrics for project stakeholdersREQUIREMENTSBachelor\'s degree.Proven experience (4 - 5 years) in project coordination or project management orpolicy facilitation roles, preferably in the not-for-profit technology industry.Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interacteffectively with diverse stakeholders.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.

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