Teams at Evidence Action

Lead the people and talent function for a rapidly scaling AI access organization in India. Build founding culture, talent strategy, structured recruiting and assessment processes, onboarding, performance management, HR systems, compliance, and data-driven people practices. Advise leaders on organizational design and sensitive personnel matters while coordinating with global teams and external HR partners.

Leads 2AI India’s agriculture portfolio, setting strategy, designing AI-enabled agriculture pilots, and building partnerships with government, research institutions, implementation organizations, and AI labs. The role requires deep knowledge of Indian smallholder agriculture, hands-on program execution, team building, fundraising and external representation, and the ability to scale weather forecasting and advisory services for farmers. The director will establish a new program, manage ambiguity, and translate evidence into practical delivery plans.

Owns operational execution and scale-up of an AI agriculture program in India. Responsibilities include building work plans, coordinating multi-state delivery, managing government relationships, establishing state operations, solving logistical challenges, developing scalable systems, hiring and onboarding field staff, and supporting strategic pivots. The role serves as a founding team member and requires strong project management, adaptability, communication, relationship-building, and delivery skills in a fast-growing environment.