About The/Nudge:
The/Nudge is an action institute building resilient livelihoods to alleviate poverty. We work with women, farmers, tribals, and youth across rural development, agriculture, skilling, and economic inclusion, in partnership with 15+ central and state governments. Our economic inclusion journey towards serving 25 million Indians spans 10 states and currently reaches over 1.5 million people. Through our incubator, accelerator, and grand challenges, we have supported 200+ social entrepreneurs, including Forbes 30 Under 30 honorees, Earthshot Prize winners, and nationally recognized changemakers.
Founded with the support of 130+ eminent philanthropists, 40+ corporates, and 15+ foundations, The/Nudge is working towards a poverty-free India, within our lifetime.
About the Insight Program :
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. About the Role
The State Lead – Program Operations will lead the implementation of the InSight Program across Uttar Pradesh under the SIDBI initiative. The role is responsible for ensuring effective program execution, managing Team Leads, coordinating with government departments and ecosystem partners, monitoring operational performance, and driving continuous improvement.
The State Lead will serve as the primary operational leader for the state and report directly to the Central Operations Head.
What will you do?
Program Leadership
- Lead state-wide implementation of the InSight Program.
- Develop district-level implementation plans aligned with program objectives.
- Monitor overall program progress against screening and distribution targets.
Team Leadership
- Recruit, manage, mentor, and support Team Leads.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and coaching sessions.
- Build a high-performing field operations team.
Operational Excellence
- Review operational dashboards and performance metrics.
- Identify implementation gaps and drive corrective actions.
- Ensure adherence to SOPs and quality standards.
Government & Stakeholder Engagement
- Coordinate with State Government departments, District Industries Centres (DICs), MSME associations, CSR partners, NGOs, and local institutions.
- Facilitate program reviews and stakeholder meetings.
- Strengthen partnerships to improve program reach and effectiveness.
Monitoring & Reporting
- Ensure timely reporting of program metrics.
- Review data quality and operational MIS.
- Submit periodic operational and expense related reports to the Central Operations Head.
Resource & Inventory Management
- Oversee state-level inventory planning and utilization.
- Ensure efficient resource allocation across districts.
- Monitor compliance with operational and financial processes.
Learning Opportunities
- Lead implementation of a state-scale public health and livelihoods initiative.
- Work closely with state government departments and ecosystem partners.
- Build expertise in program management, stakeholder engagement, and operational leadership.
- Contribute to evidence-based implementation and scale.
Who are we looking for?
- Bachelor's degree in Rural Management, Public Health, Development Studies, Social Work, Business Administration, or related fields.
- Minimum 5 years of experience managing large-scale field operations or development programs.
- Proven experience leading multi-location teams.
- Strong stakeholder management and government engagement skills.
- Excellent analytical and reporting capabilities.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and digital MIS tools.
- Strong communication skills in Hindi and English.
- Willingness to travel extensively across Uttar Pradesh.
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.
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.
