Chief of Staff, AI Access Initiative

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Chief of Staff leading AI Access Initiative in India for low-income populations. Strategic management and collaboration across health and agriculture domains with government and partners.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeDelhi • 🇮🇳 IndiaLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates strong project management and analytical skills to lead strategic initiatives across health and agriculture sectors, while effectively managing relationships with diverse stakeholders. Proficient in AI development and capable of translating complex data into actionable recommendations.

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Project ManagementAnalytical SkillsAI Development ProficiencyRelationship ManagementCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Qualitative AnalysisQuantitative AnalysisStrategic PlanningDecision MakingProgram DevelopmentGrant ReportingStakeholder EngagementCross-Functional CoordinationEvidence-Based InterventionsNew Program Development

Soft Skills

Self-ManagementPrioritizationInitiativeComfort with AmbiguityBias to Action

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsML Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's Degree in Business AdministrationMaster's Degree in Public PolicyMaster's Degree in Global HealthMaster's Degree in Public AdministrationMaster's Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

International DevelopmentHealth SectorAgriculture SectorGovernment StakeholdersNGO PartnershipsLow and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs)Social Impact

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leads strategy design and development for 2AI's India work across health, agriculture, and other domains; Translates high-level direction into plans, milestones, and owners
Brings structure to ambiguous problems: scope the question, gather the inputs, frame the options, and drive to a decision.
Oversees and manages mission critical strategic projects involving cross-functional stakeholders, including growth planning, scaling of new programs, evaluation, grant reporting, and decision making
Develops internal and external communication materials and drive decision making across the Senior Leadership Team, ensuring that leaders are able to remain focused on top priorities
Acts as an extension of the India Director: prepare for and follow up on key meetings, draft talking points and briefing materials, and carry priorities forward so the Director can stay focused on the highest-value work
Drives decisions to closure across the India team, making sure the right people are involved and that decisions are documented and acted on
Coordinates between the India team and 2AI's global team in the US, planning and overseeing shared workstreams and keeping both sides aligned across time zones
Manages relationships with government stakeholders, NGO implementation partners, and other external partners, anticipating their needs and representing 2AI credibly
Champions the use of AI tools across the organization and conducts regular, high-quality trainings and showcases for India staff and SLT on AI
Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis and provide clear, calibrated recommendations to support decisions, distinguishing what the evidence supports from what is still uncertain.
Build the analysis that informs prioritization across the India portfolio: where to invest, what to scale, and what to stop.
Assists with program and goals development, tracking, and keeping the leadership team apprised of critical internal deadlines and external areas of interest that impact 2AI.
Exercises the utmost discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential material and safeguards all information

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant professional background: 5-6 years of experience in management consulting, international development, or a comparable role, ideally with exposure to both
Passion for the mission: commitment to scaling evidence-based, cost-effective interventions that improve lives in LMICs
Proficiency with AI development: working familiarity with how AI and ML systems are built and deployed, enough to engage credibly with technical teams and evaluate tradeoffs, without necessarily being a hands-on ML engineer
Comfort with ambiguity: a track record of doing well in early-stage, resource-constrained environments where the path is not defined and you build it as you go
Strong analytical skills: ability to run qualitative and quantitative analysis and turn it into a clear recommendation
Project management: proven ability to manage complex projects with diverse stakeholders and competing demands, and to meet timelines in a fast-paced setting
Communication: ability to communicate and present clearly to varied audiences, technical and non-technical, in writing and verbally
Relationship management: ability to build trusting relationships with diverse stakeholders, including government and partner counterparts, and to incorporate multiple perspectives
Self-management and prioritization: ability to manage many workstreams at once and prioritize the few that matter most
Initiative and bias to action: ability to work independently, take ownership of unassigned problems, and get things done
Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, Global Health, Public Administration, Computer Science, or a related field
Previous experience as a Chief of Staff or in a comparable cross-functional strategy role in a fast-paced organization
Experience working with or within government in India, or with public-sector delivery
Direct experience standing up new programs or new ventures from scratch
Familiarity with AI applications in health, agriculture, and other applications relevant to international development and social impact.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health insurance with IPD and OPD provisions,
Life and Accidental insurance,
PF, ESIC and Gratuity as per statutory requirements,
Generous leave,
Mental and physical wellbeing benefits
Learning & Development benefits
Avenues for engagement and recognition