The/Nudge Institute
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 L'Oreal, we are contributing towards a "poverty-free India, within our lifetime".
Gujarat Social Entrepreneurship Fund (G-SEF): The/Nudge Institute (TNI) has signed an MOU with Gujarat Livelihood Promotion Company Limited (GLPC) to support social enterprises enabling rural livelihoods for underserved communities. The fund aims to provide grants to for-profit and nonprofit social enterprises over the next five years. The team running the Fund will be housed in GLPC.
T/NI will provide technical assistance to GLPC and will be responsible for overseeing program management, including the planning and execution of initiatives aimed at fostering social entrepreneurship and innovation. Additionally, T/NI will coordinate with the Project Management Unit (PMU) established at GLPC, and conduct training and capacity-building activities.
Job Overview:
The Head plays a central role in the partnership with GLPC, responsible for the overall strategic and operational management of the program and its stakeholders. Key responsibilities will be as follows:
- Program Leadership and Strategy: Oversee the planning and implementation of programs, ensuring alignment with the programme’s mission and objectives.
- Capacity Building: Oversee capacity-building activities, including workshops, bootcamps, and masterclasses, ensuring they are designed to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge.
- Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with government officials, investors, industry leaders, and other key partners.
- Innovation and Improvement: Continuously seek and integrate innovative practices and improvements into program operations and activities to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.
- Collaboration and Networking: Facilitate networking opportunities with alumni and industry experts, enhancing the program’s visibility and participants' growth opportunities.
Qualifications:
- A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field.
- 10-15 years of experience of consulting, finance, program management or investing experience .
- Experience working with government agencies and navigating public sector processes is preferred.
- Comfortable in regular travel between Gandhinagar and Bangalore, as and when required.
- Excellent leadership skills with experience in team management and stakeholder engagement.
- Gujarati preferable, Hindi and English, with exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
- A deep understanding of the startup ecosystem and experience with incubators or accelerators is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders
The candidate can be based out of Bangalore or Delhi but must be willing to travel to Gujarat (Gandhinagar) twice a week.
