SUMMARYWe are seeking a dynamic Consultant - Data Coordinator to manage the on-ground rollout of AI Application. Conduct data collection, field level meetings with farmers and farmer based organizations, training and capacity building , monitoring application installations across Madhya Pradesh & Maharashtra.Identify Villages & Farmers for data collection.Engage Partners at district/state levels for support.Train Field Functionaries on deploying the application (2025-26).Ground Truthing to verify model performance in real conditions.Validate & Verify the application's accuracy.Test Models in controlled environments.Collect Data for ongoing monitoring and evaluationLocation - Madhya Pradesh and MaharashtraABOUT US -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, UNICEF 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:Cultures page of Wadhwani AI -ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESIdentification of villages and farmers for data collection for Soybean Grain AnalyserEngaging with partners at the district/ state level for Soybean Grain Analyser SolutionTraining of Field Functionaries for the deployment of Soybean Grain Analyser Solution in 2025-26Ground truthing of the model performance of Soybean Grain Analyser SolutionValidation and verification of Soybean Grain Analyser SolutionTesting of Soybean Grain Analyser models being developed in thecontrolled systemData collection for monitoring and evaluation for Soybean Grain AnalyserREQUIREMENTSProficiency with Microsoft Office, Mobile application handling & data-reporting workflowsExcellent communication skills in English and Hindi; comfort travelling regularly to field sitesPreferred: demonstrated experience in post-harvest handling and soybean quality assessment,including collaboration with soybean oil processors and FPOs.Data Collection & Analysis: Ability to gather and process field data from farmers and villages.Stakeholder Engagement: Skills to collaborate with district/state-level partners.Training & Capacity Building: Experience in training field functionaries and ensuring proper deployment.Technical Knowledge: Understanding of the model performance and how to validate, verify, and testAI/ML-based solutions.Agricultural Expertise: Knowledge of soybean farming, crop quality, and pest issues.Project Management: Planning, organizing, and managing the deployment process efficiently.Monitoring & Evaluation: Skills to track, evaluate, and report on the performance and impact of the solution.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.
