Program Manager, SPARC-AI Fellows
Core
Lead and oversee SPARC-AI Fellows to implement AI interventions for last-mile communities (SHGs, artisans) in Indian parliamentary constituencies, focusing on economic opportunities and business practice improvements.
Role type
Senior Program Manager (Development & AI)
Builds
AI-enabled livelihood interventions and training programs for women's Self-Help Groups (SHGs) across India
Domain
Public policy, development, digital inclusion, and AI in emerging markets
Required skills
Programme management, team leadership, field research design, stakeholder engagement (government/MPs), data quality assurance, reporting, travel management
Preferred skills
AI tools familiarity, digital inclusion experience, SHG ecosystem knowledge, government relations
Technologies
AI tools, spreadsheets, monitoring dashboards
Responsibilities
Manage Fellows and constituency timelines, organize training for fellows and AI Saathis, coordinate with MP offices and government officials, oversee baseline studies and diagnostic reports, track SHG usage and business impact, ensure data privacy and ethical AI usage, produce constituency and national reports
