The Program Officer, Digital is part of an expert six-person D4D & AI team within the larger cluster, which partners with various program teams and functions to achieve concrete outcomes aligned with the respective program priorities, especially the health and nutrition related program teams.
Responsibilities:
Work closely with key government stakeholders (in relevant line ministries at the central government level, as well as in the priority States for the foundation, professional bodies, and private sector players, on key digital programs and priorities that impact national and state-level outcomes for the foundation.
Drive independently the core bodies of work on digitally enabled healthcare workforce, especially in our priority States in India, including appropriate AI interventions in partnership with the Senior Officer - AI and the relevant AI Taskforce members.
Collaborate with other program teams across various vertical initiatives, cross-functional teams, and innovation driving teams based in other geographies, offering input and review on investments that include digital components.
Develop, advise, and manage well-scoped, well-structured investments (grants and/or contracts) to execute against the bodies of work related to digital, aiming for innovative approaches that can be scaled in the public sector.
Build and help grow the digital partner ecosystem in the priority States that enables the priorities of the cluster, especially the pathways required for innovations to have an impact at scale.
Use data and learning from foundation-supported investments and global evidence to consult with grantees and other partners to ensure continuous learning that shapes strategy, policy, and programs.
Track emerging trends and key players across India’s innovation ecosystem, to inform strategic engagement and investment decisions relevant for the portfolio being managed within the team.
Act as a thought partner to the cluster leadership provide analytical insights, synthesizing complex information, and helping prepare internal and external briefings.
Conduct thorough analyses of grants and contracts, grantee progress reports; write high quality briefing documents that synthesize results and learnings for leadership and the ICO Teams.
Be a high energy, strong culture ambassador of the foundation (internally and externally), and have a good sense of humor.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s or other relevant advanced degree (e.g. health, technology, digital, business administration) with 5+ years of relevant experience, ideally in an advisory or implementation capacity, working closely with governments.
Extensive experience (as a thinker and a doer) in technology design, architecture and digital innovation – a mix of public and private sector experience is desirable.
Passion for solving complex problems through digital innovation (especially in digital health) and demonstrated relevant experience of the same.
Proven ability to manage/deliver complex digital projects/programs and risk mitigation, with clear milestones and outcomes.
Familiarity with India’s digital governance ecosystem (e.g., National Digital Health Mission, Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, Digital India programs).
Experience managing a portfolio of grants and contracts focused on digital development or transformation is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work in a highly matrixed and diverse work environment, with strong collaboration, consultative and diplomacy skills.
Excellent analytical thinking and communications skills, including the ability to synthesize evidence into actionable insights, prepare high-quality briefings and analyses for leadership, and public speaking.
