Shape and lead program strategy for one or more priority verticals (e.g., health, agriculture/weather, education) while remaining a strong generalist across the portfolio
Engage with governments and partners: Build trusted relationships at national and state levels to support adoption, policy, and delivery at scale
Design and oversee pilots that rigorously test whether AI-enabled approaches improve outcomes and can scale cost-effectively
Translate between sectors: Serve as an effective bridge among researchers, AI labs, implementers, funders, and government counterparts
Build and lead teams: Recruit, coach, and manage high-performing staff and partners to deliver results
Drive learning and quality: Ensure that our programs use evidence, measurement, and feedback loops to improve quickly
Operate in ambiguity: Chart paths forward in new problem spaces with urgency and pragmatism.
Requirements
5+ years’ experience as a builder in international development, global health, or adjacent fields
Proven track record of significantly scaling organizations and/or programs and delivering last-mile impact
Familiarity with LMIC health or agriculture/weather is a plus
Training or early career experience in a high-rigor environment (e.g., top-tier management consulting, high-growth NGO program leadership, strategy/econ research)
Demonstrated success leading programs or pilots from idea to scaled delivery, including managing multi-stakeholder coalitions and field teams
A track record as a strong people manager and builder: able to set clear standards, empower others, and cultivate a high-performance culture
Experience working with African and/or Asian governments to drive large-scale change
High EQ and the ability to influence across diverse partners
from AI lab researchers to frontline delivery staff to senior government officials
Strong fluency with AI tools, and eager to experiment, learn, and adapt to emerging technologies
Comfort with ambiguity and fast iteration; can define and test hypotheses, adapt quickly, and maintain focus on impact
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to synthesize complex technical ideas into crisp narratives for different audiences
Willingness and ability to travel extensively internationally (~20-40%)
Passion for the mission of ensuring that the benefits of frontier AI reach the world’s poorest populations, while mitigating its downside risks.