The Role
Supports the State Project Management Unit in implementing a rural vision-screening and reading-glasses distribution program. Responsibilities include coordinating with government and district teams, tracking activities, supporting training and meetings, documenting field work, collecting and verifying data, preparing basic reports, maintaining records, and assisting with stakeholder visits. The role offers hands-on exposure to rural development, government partnerships, community-led implementation, monitoring, and field operations.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Location: Keonjhar, Odisha
Fixed Term Contract Duration: 12 months
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 :
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 ?
About the Role:
Associate, InSight team, will support the State Project Management Unit (SPMU) in Keonjhar, Odisha, in implementing the InSight Program in collaboration with the Government of Odisha. The role will focus on coordination, documentation, field support, and basic program tracking to ensure smooth execution of screening and distribution of near-vision glasses.
This is a learning-oriented role designed for individuals interested in rural development and government partnerships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support State Leads in day-to-day program coordination activities
- Assist in tracking implementation of project activities as per the Project Implementation Plan (PIP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SoP)
- Coordinate with district and block-level teams for follow-ups and data collection
- Provide logistical and coordination support for training sessions and capacity-building activities
- Assist in organizing district or regional-level meetings and events
- Support documentation of field visits, meetings, and program updates
- Help with data entry, compilation, and basic reporting
- Support monitoring and evaluation activities through data collection and verification
- Assist during official visits and stakeholder meetings as required
- Maintain organized records of program documents and reports
Learning Opportunities:
- Exposure to government program implementation at the state and district level
- Hands-on experience in community-led models
- Experience in stakeholder coordination and field operations
- Practical exposure to monitoring, reporting, and documentation processes
Who are we looking for in this role ?
- Graduate in Rural Development, Rural Management, Public Health, Social Work, Development Studies, or related fields
- Strong communication skills in Odiya; working knowledge of English preferred
- Comfortable with field travel within the district
- Proficiency in MS Excel and documentation
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Willingness to learn and work in rural field settings
- Good coordination and follow-up skills
- Ability to work under guidance and as part of a team
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.
Skills Required
- Graduate degree in Rural Development, Rural Management, Public Health, Social Work, Development Studies, or a related field
- Strong communication skills in Odiya
- Working knowledge of English
- Comfort with field travel within the district
- Proficiency in MS Excel and documentation
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Willingness to learn and work in rural field settings
- Good coordination and follow-up skills
- Ability to work under guidance and as part of a team
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The Company
What We Do
The/Nudge is an action institute working toward a poverty-free India by partnering with governments, markets, and civil society. Its work focuses on building resilient livelihoods and reducing poverty through rural development, agriculture, skilling, economic inclusion, and support for women, farmers, tribal communities, and youth. The organization also develops ecosystem initiatives and collaborates with social entrepreneurs and public institutions to create large-scale, sustainable livelihood opportunities.
