Manager, Strategy and Operations, Economic Inclusion Program

Job Description

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 $250M of government funding to cover 1.25M people. Our incubator, accelerator and grand challenges have supported 200+ social entrepreneurs including 17 Forbes 30U30, 3 EarthShot Prize winners, 1 Time Magazine cover and more. Set up with support from 90+ eminent philanthropists , 40+ corporates and 15+ foundations including Gates, Mackenzie Scott, Vinod Khosla, Nandan Nilekani, Tata Trusts, Skoll, Meta, LinkedIn, HDFC, Mphasis, KPMG and LOreal, we are contributing towards a "poverty-free India, within our lifetime". What are we solving for We are solving for households in poverty who are also financially and socially vulnerable through a targeted, multi-faceted, and sequenced model called the graduation approach, which has demonstrated that we can durably pull households out of poverty. At The/Nudge Institute, we have been piloting this program for the past 3 years and are in the process of catalyzing the propagation of the same. Our purpose is to contribute to making the most excluded individuals a contributing member to the economy: Enable govt to adopt by providing research, design, and implementation support Continue to implement on its own to iterate the design for impact at scale Enable more NGOs to adopt technical and capacity-building support Continue to generate data on poverty and evidence on graduation approach to nudge governments to adopt at-scale Build technology solutions for NGOs and governments to adopt and implement at scale & with quality. Key Responsibilities Project Planning & Implementation: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, plan, and implement program activities aligned with the overall objectives. Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and ensure that projects are implemented well. Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality and effectiveness of program implementation by establishing robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks. Conduct regular field visits to assess program progress and adherence to standards. Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure program objectives are met within the stipulated timelines and budgets. Training & Capacity Building: Develop and deliver training programs for internal teams and external partners to enhance their capacity for program implementation and management . Documentation & Reporting: Maintain comprehensive documentation of program activities, action items, progress reports, and lessons learned. Coordination: Coordinate with various teams within The/Nudge and external partners to ensure seamless execution of program activities. Provide guidance and support to field teams to address challenges and achieve program goals. Qualifications and Skills Required Experience: 5-7 years of experience in program management or project management Experience working on large-scale projects and collaborating with multiple stakeholders is a must Certification: PMP, CAPM or other equivalent project management certifications are required. Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, and project management tools. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills. Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team and manage multiple stakeholders. Comfort with ambiguity and changing priorities Can-do attitude, hunger to learn and a growth mindset A strong desire to make a difference and are comfortable with non-profit sector salaries 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