Trainee Roles

We’re Hiring Trainees Across Programs, MEL and Public Policy

At Wadhwani AI, we build AI-driven solutions for large-scale societal impact in areas such as health, education, agriculture, and governance. We are looking for motivated Engineering Trainees, ML Trainees, and Public Policy Trainees who are eager to learn, collaborate, and contribute to meaningful real-world problems.

If you’re curious, driven, and want your work to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Public Policy Trainee (Rs.30,000 per month)

• As a Public Policy Trainee, you will support responsible and scalable deployment of AI solutions through policy research, regulatory analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
• Analyse policy and regulatory environments relevant to AI deployment in public systems
• Identify policy gaps and regulatory bottlenecks and contribute to solution frameworks
• Support ethical, safe, and effective adoption of AI through governance and risk assessment frameworks
• Document policy processes, stakeholder consultations, and implementation learnings
• Help translate AI solutions into policy-ready interventions and operational guidelines
• Work closely with research, engineering, product, and program teams
• Engage with external stakeholders including government officials, multilateral agencies, and civil society organisations
• Participate in field visits to understand ground realities and deployment contexts
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills, clear communication, and collaborative working style
• Gain hands-on exposure to real-world deployments at scale

MEL Trainee (Rs.30,000 per month)

• Assist and shadow the MEL team in designing MEL plans, logical frameworks (log frames), and foundational project documentation to build core technical knowledge.
• Participate in field monitoring visits to observe project implementation firsthand and help gather qualitative insights during data collection activities under senior guidance.
• Learn ethical research compliance by helping prepare research protocols and organizing administrative paperwork for Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) or ethics committees.
• Support the creation and formatting of project reports, presentations, and standardized templates destined for internal review and stakeholder dissemination.
• Support tracking of program indicators, monitoring dashboards, and routine project metrics to assist in timely reporting and decision-making
• Develop data quality habits by accurately documenting, tracking, and consolidating monitoring and evaluation findings.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of information and adhere to all data privacy and protection norms.
• Perform any additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor in line with project requirements.

Programs Trainee (Rs.30,000 per month)

• Understand a project’s scope and create documents for project requirements.
• Support the organization of team work plans, help track project progress, and follow up on task updates across different initiatives.
• Support scheduling, coordination, documentation, and follow-up of project meetings.
• Maintaining and updating trackers/dashboards” for deliverables, approvals, partnerships, deployments, and following up on action items and ensuring closure tracking
• Maintain the quality of all project documents/data to assure the integrity of a project.
• Collaborate closely with the Project Manager to compile data, analyze progress metrics, and prepare results for internal reporting.
• Coordinate and align schedules for various project-related activities, meetings, and milestones.
• Maintain positive stakeholder relations by drafting updates, preparation notes, and briefings for existing and potential partners
• Maintain strict confidentiality of information and adhere to all data privacy and protection norms.
• Support preparation of presentations, review notes, briefing documents, and status summaries for leadership reviews.
• Collaborate with program officers to provide technical support to the National Health Mission (NHM) in deploying various AI-enabled solutions.
• Gain practical experience in implementing AI within public health frameworks, engaging diverse stakeholders, and applying implementation science methodologies.
• Maintain regular communication with government officials to ensure smooth project management and timely reporting.
• Partner with the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) team to track project indicators and deliverables.
• Engage with stakeholders to assess community needs and foster an ecosystem supportive of AI implementation.
• Assist in conducting and co-facilitating workshops and training sessions to enhance healthcare providers’ skills in AI applications.
• Coordinate with internal staff and consultants to drive effective project execution.
• Document project outcomes, successes, challenges, and lessons learned to inform future initiatives.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of information and adhere to all data privacy and protection norms.
• Perform any additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor in line with project requirements.

Requirements

• Strong quantitative aptitude with the ability to work through numerical and data-driven problems
• Good verbal ability, including clear written and spoken communication
• Solid logical reasoning skills to analyse problems and arrive at structured solutions
• Sound psychometric abilities, including critical thinking, learning agility, adaptability, and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to understand complex instructions and apply them accurately
• Attention to detail and consistency in execution
• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and continuously improve
• Ability to work collaboratively in team-based, multidisciplinary environments

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

We care deeply about the well-being of our employees and their families. You will get an opportunity to take on roles beyond a defined job description. Take a look at our website www.wadhwaniai.org to learn more about our work on AI for Social Impact. These are just some of the reasons why working with us is more than just a job - it's a chance to grow, thrive and contribute to society.