Consultant, InSight, Livelihood Program

The/Nudge; Jhajjar; On-site; INR 335,000 - 502,000; Part time

Job summary

The/Nudge invites applications for a Consultant role in Jhajjar, Haryana. This learning-oriented position supports the State Project Management Unit in implementing the InSight Program, focusing on coordination, documentation, field support, and basic program tracking to ensure timely screening and distribution of near-vision glasses.

Ideal candidates are graduates in related fields with strong communication, willingness to travel, and coordination skills, ready to work in rural settings and

Qualifications

• Graduate in Rural Development, Rural Management, Public Health, Social Work, Development Studies, or related fields.
• Strong communication skills in Haryanvi and Hindi; working knowledge of English preferred.
• Willingness to travel and work in rural field settings.

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 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
• Support in 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

Skills

Communication skills

Field travel

Coordination

Documentation

Education

Graduate in Rural Development or related field

Tools

MS Excel

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 across rural development, agriculture, skilling, and economic inclusion, in partnership with 15+ central and state governments.

Job Location: Jhajjar, Haryana

Consultant: 3 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:

What will you do?

About The Role

Consultant, InSight team, will support the State Project Management Unit (SPMU) in Jhajjar, Haryana, in implementing the InSight Program in collaboration with the Government of Haryana- SRLM and Health System & AIIMS Delhi. The role will focus on coordination, documentation, field support, and basic program tracking, monitoring to ensure quality 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
• Support in 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 Haryanvi and Hindi; 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.