Job Opportunity for Data Consultant – Karnataka at Wadhwani AI in Dharwad

BACKGROUND

We are in the process of data collection including farm boundaries and farm diaries by using specific tools (android mobile application) and a specified questionnaire (google form) for the development of trap free solution (Multi Signal) from a shortlisted 1190 farmers from Gujarat, Maharashtra, Telangana, Rajasthan, and Punjab, etc. There is an immediate requirement for data collection to facilitate the development of trap-free solutions. The two data consultants recruited in Telangana have started collecting the required data and this model seems to be successful with a good number of farm boundaries collected from the field so far. To proceed with other major states, it is proposed to hire data consultants as detailed below with the terms and conditions hereunder

ABOUT US

The Wadhwani Institute for Artificial Intelligence (Wadhwani AI) is an independent nonprofit institute developing AI-based solutions for underserved communities in developing countries.

We work with over 40 partners including key government agencies, international development organizations, NGOs, and research organizations to identify real-world challenges, create and deploy innovative AI solutions to reach intended users and beneficiaries – with the objective of creating sustainable, scalable impact.

Our projects are supported by leading philanthropies such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, USAID, and Google.org. Our accolades include winning the Google AI Impact Challenge (one among 20 out of 2600 competitors globally) as well as multiple awards at the 2021 Fast Company World Changing Ideas.

Our current portfolio of initiatives spans tuberculosis, maternal, newborn & child health, Covid-19 and cotton farming.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collection of farm boundaries using “field area measuring” an android mobile application
• Collection of farm diary data using the format developed by WIAI
• Coordination with farmers, field staff, and WIAI team members regarding the above task
• Collection of soil samples and coordination with relevant EOs/FFs to get them submitted to KVK’s/ other labs
• Submission of collected data and reports to WIAI team members within the due dates
• Conducting training to field staff and lead farmers
• Periodical data collection for Monitoring and Evaluation studies as per the defined methodology / proforma for trap-based solution
• Recording observations from the demo plots for trap free solution
• Undertaking any activity needed to achieve the above objectives including travel, phone calls, etc.
• Coordinating with partners and assisting in other field related activities

REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation in Agriculture with field experience
• Candidates with their own two-wheeler will be preferred