Design and manage complex AI projects from concept to execution, ensuring alignment with the Rockefeller Foundation’s AI strategy and climate agenda.

Responsibilities

Grant and Contract Administration

• Lead end-to-end development of AI-related projects, including scoping, funding, execution, and closeout. Execute funding concepts to advance the use of data science methods for social good with a special focus on RF’s climate agenda, and responsible and ethical deployment of data and technology tools.
• Guide proposals through internal review and approval, including complicated funding instruments, such as Program Related Investments (PRIs), Expenditure Responsibility (ER) grants, and recoverable grants, managing due diligence and budget development in collaboration with Legal, Finance, and Grants Management.
• Design, scope, and shape portfolios in alignment with Innovation goals around the AI strategy and support the climate agenda with input from senior leadership, external co-funders, and technical experts.
• Build and maintain strong partner relationships with grantees and contractors, identify challenges and collaboratively develop solutions to enable impact, and identify opportunities for co-funding and scaling.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on grant and contract performance to drive learning and accountability.
• Ensure alignment with broader Innovation team priorities.

Technical Research

• Stay abreast of AI advancements through literature review, technical communities, and industry engagement.
• Integrate emerging insights into funding strategies and advise leadership on opportunities and risks.
• Evaluate risks and challenges associated with AI implementation, propose mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with ethical standards.

Technical Advising

• Plan and implement technical advising projects across the Innovation Team and partner teams, collecting and evaluating technical information, and providing actionable recommendations on complex technical and policy trade-offs, enabling informed decision-making.
• Develop and manage collaborative grants and contracts with cross-program and external partners, particularly supporting the Foundation’s climate strategy.
• Foster collaboration with thought leaders and institutions to stay at the forefront of AI advancements and identify potential opportunities.

Communication

• Translate complex AI methods and findings into clear, compelling insights for diverse audiences.
• Lead efforts to connect funded partners and support storytelling that highlights impact, and connect grantees with a shared mission.
• Publish blogs, briefs, and other publications to share Innovation team perspectives and results, fine-tuned to intended internal and external audiences.
• Design and execute convenings, including AI-focused events at Bellagio and the New York convening space.

Skillset

• Generally expected to have at least 7 years of relevant experience working in AI, with exposure to philanthropy, private sector, academia, or non-profits.
• Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence programming and applications to engage experts in the field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including effective public speaking.
• Experience developing, leading, and implementing a portfolio of projects with defined objectives, deliverables, monitoring, and evaluation of results.
• Demonstrated experience in evaluating complex data/technology projects and conducting due diligence.
• Bachelor’s degree; master’s degree in economics, computer science, data science, or related quantitative field preferred.

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