Job Description :

- 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 Advantages – Unlimited Leave Policy, Professional Development Policy, Referral Bonuses, Internet and Telephone Allowance.

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