About The/Nudge
The/Nudge is an action institute building resilient livelihoods to alleviate poverty. We work with women, farmers, tribals and youth on rural development, agriculture, skilling and economic inclusion, along with 15+ central and state government partners. Our economic inclusion journey for 25 million Indians, has reached 10 states with $230M of government funding to cover 1.25M people. Our incubator, accelerator and grand challenges have supported 225 social entrepreneurs including 17 Forbes 30U30, 3 EarthShot Prize winners, 1 Time Magazine cover and more.
Set up with support from 100+ eminent philanthropists, 40+ corporates and 15+ foundations including Gates, Mackenzie Scott, Vinod Khosla, Nandan Nilekani, Tata Trusts, Skoll, Meta, LinkedIn, HDFC, Mphasis, KPMG and L'Oreal, we are contributing towards a "poverty-free India, within our lifetime". About the Insight Program :
Who are we solving for?
We are solving for millions of adults in India, especially in rural communities, living with uncorrected presbyopia, a near-vision impairment affecting 1 in 3 people over 30. Without timely access to simple solutions like reading glasses, they face barriers to work and income, despite evidence showing such interventions can boost productivity by 34% and income by 20%.
What are we solving for?
Millions in India experience uncorrected presbyopia, a near-vision impairment affecting one in three people over 30, with cases now appearing as early as 35. Globally, presbyopia is the most common cause of vision impairment, impacting over 800 million people. In India alone, 300 million people live with this condition, contributing to $14 billion in lost productivity each year.
For many, especially in rural communities, clear near vision is essential for work and daily activities. Without access to timely solutions, individuals may face challenges in earning a livelihood. However, studies from Assam and Bangladesh show that a simple intervention—reading glasses—can increase productivity by 34% and boost income by 20%.
Despite the clear benefits, several factors have made it difficult for people to access reading glasses at scale:
With only one trained optometrist per 180,000 people, access to professional eye care remains a challenge in many areas.
Many individuals aren’t aware that their near-vision difficulties can be easily corrected, and some hesitate to wear glasses due to social and cultural perceptions.
Bringing reading glasses to remote and rural areas requires innovative and community-driven approaches to ensure affordability and reach.
Through InSight Program, The/Nudge Institute is collaborating with central and state governments to make India presbyopia-free using a community-led model. What will you do ?
We are looking for a passionate and impact-driven Associate to support the InSight Program. The role involves supporting the program in coordinating with multiple stakeholders, driving operations, analyzing field data, planning, budgeting and managing backend tools and visualizations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in social impact, public health, analytics, product development and program management.
Key Responsibilities include:
1) Stakeholder Coordination:
- Work with multiple teams across the organisation and within the Insight team to develop insights and analytics around the key program requirements
- Drive development and adoption of technology-based product solutions at scale
2) Data Management & Analysis:
- Regularly collect, clean, and analyze field data from ongoing pilots
- Support in generating insights from data to inform program strategy and identify areas for improvement
- Maintain dashboards and program trackers
- Create visual presentations, charts, and infographics to support communication and reporting
- Assist in preparing donor and partner reports
3) Survey Tools and Monitoring:
- Assist in creating and reviewing survey forms for monitoring and evaluation
- Test forms for logic and usability
- Support real-time troubleshooting of field data collection
4) Technology Product development:
- Work with internal teams to define end-to-end supply chain requirements for large-scale screening and distribution
- Work with external technology partners to build and deploy technology solutions
5) Monitoring, Feedback, and Refinement:
- Collaborate with the program head to tweak and refine program parameters based on field-level insights.
6) Program Expansion & Planning:
- Assist in planning and executing the program's expansion to other regions based on pilot results and organizational goals.
- Compile key learnings and best practices from the pilot to inform future strategies.
- Supply chain planning and program budgeting
Who are we looking for in this role ?
- More than 3 years of experience in data analytics & product/process design with a strong track record of results and impact
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; knowledge of data analysis tools (like Power BI, Tableau, or Google Data Studio) is a plus
- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Passion for creating social impact
- Familiarity with tools like KoboToolbox, ODK, or similar data collection platforms is a plus
What’s in it for you ?
- Own your growth: An impact-led learning environment encourages Nudgesters to invest in their learning and capacity building needs through initiatives and policies, including L&D wallet, individual development plan and internal role change opportunities.
- Find your tribe: Our hiring philosophy emphasises intent, attitude, smarts and skills, in that order, to build a cohesive environment for Nudgesters. The organisation is committed to curating people-centric policies, enhancing how employees experience life at The/Nudge.
- Take big bets: Organisational initiatives are intended to facilitate Nudgesters with a view to the big picture, illustrated by our impact across 50000+ households, 15+ governments, 200+ social enterprises and Charcha: India’s largest social sector convening forum.
- Make it happen: A product-based approach in an action-biased environment empowers Nudgesters to implement audacious plans. Driven to fail fast, we endeavour to optimise resources in favour of programs that align with our scale ambition.
You can learn more about what we do and how we do it through this deck. We aspire to be an inclusive and diverse organization and encourage qualified individuals irrespective of their religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, or any other dimension of identity, to apply.
