Associate, Impact Research

Job Description

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. . Set up with support from 90+ eminent philanthropists , 40+ corporates and 15+ foundations including Gates, Mackenzie Scott, Vinod Khosla, Nandan, Tata Trusts, Skoll, Meta, LinkedIn, HDFC, Mphasis, KPMG and LOreal, we are contributing towards a "poverty-free India, within our lifetime Impact Hub Vision The Impact Hub aims to be a credible and reputed M&E and Knowledge centre for the livelihood ecosystem, conducting high-quality evaluations and research while it continues to be the Impact measurement and Management function for all T/NIs programs internally. We participate and partner with the best-in-class organisations (government, market, and civil society) and create knowledge products (evidence, insight reports, white papers, etc.) to generate actionable insights, with a particular focus on evaluations and action research. All this while, the most important thing for the Hub is to firmly root itself in field realities and continuously adapt to the ever-evolving ecosystem. As an Impact Research Associate, you will: Be an integral member of a team that is seen as a thought leader in the Impact Measurement & Management space and influences it (from policy to practice) through a deep understanding of the practitioners perspective rather than from an academic point of view Conduct deeper studies on the antecedents and consequences of livelihood interventions and make recommendations on program design, particularly in the context of the Graduation Approach Drive evaluation (including third-party and multi-player evaluation). The focus will be on a deep understanding of the outcomes to generate insights to help refine/enhance the work on the ground. The team will involve external stakeholders to make this most effective Support with designing studies and travel to remote locations to collect primary data from program participants. Expect frequent travel, approximately 4-5 weeks per quarter Apply if you have: At least two years of on-ground experience in implementing/evaluating development programs for rural India, preferably with SRLMs Ability to design and conduct interviews, FGDs and other data collection methods tailored to rural settings, including remote and marginalised communities An empathetic neutral approach towards working with rural communities, understanding their challenges and socio-cultural context and demonstrating patience in building relationships and gathering information Strong Analytical skills to interpret qualitative and quantitative data and derive meaningful insights A strong desire to make a difference and a passion for solving problems Proven track record in working in a fast-paced environment