Consultant- Project Coordinator

SUMMARY

The Project Coordinator will play a key role in the day-to-day operations of the Program Management Unit (PMU) for the IndiaAI Mission at MeitY. The role involves supporting internal project management functions such as tracking deliverables, coordinating meetings, preparing reports, managing documentation, and engaging with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, with a proven ability to handle multiple tasks and timelines in a structured and proactive manner.

Location- Delhi

Contractual Role

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 to make a substantial positive impact.

We have over 30 AI projects supported by leading philanthropies such as the 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

• 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

• Assist in managing day-to-day operations of the IndiaAI PMU, including tracking milestones and deliverables

• Prepare regular progress reports, meeting minutes, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders

• Coordinate with government bodies, implementation partners, and vendors for planning and execution

• Support logistics and communication for review meetings, capacity-building events, and consultations

• Help draft high-quality presentations, policy briefs, and concept notes

• Maintain centralized documentation systems to ensure transparency and timely access to information

• Ensure timely follow-ups and flag project risks, bottlenecks, and required escalations

• Contribute to planning and smooth execution of events, workshops, and outreach initiatives

REQUIREMENTS

• 2 to 4 years of experience in project coordination, operations, or public program support

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; postgraduate degree in management, public policy, or development studies is a plus

• Demonstrated ability to manage communications and stakeholder engagement

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to multitask effectively

• Proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace, and project management tools

• Prior experience working with or supporting government projects is highly desirable

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.