Job Opportunity For Gender Lead, End Ultra Poverty At The Nudge Institute In Bengaluru , Karnataka

Position Overview: 
We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic professional to join our organization as the Manager for Non-Market Outcomes in our Graduation Approach program. This role is pivotal in ensuring the success and impact of our program by focusing on driving non-market outcomes that are critical to the well-being and empowerment of households in ultra-poverty. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 6-8 years of relevant experience in program management, with a strong understanding of poverty alleviation, non-market outcomes, and gender-related issues.

Responsibilities:

• Gender Sensitization and Equality: Demonstrate a deep understanding of gender dynamics, gender-based discrimination, and the importance of promoting gender equality within households. Incorporate gender-sensitive approaches in the design and implementation of non-market outcome interventions, ensuring the empowerment and inclusion of women and marginalized gender groups.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert on gender sensitization and gender equality within the organization and externally. Stay updated on the latest research, best practices, and policies related to gender issues and integrate them into program strategies and activities. Provide guidance and training to staff members on gender mainstreaming and ensure the integration of gender perspectives across all program components.
• Knowledge Sharing and Advocacy: Document best practices, lessons learned, and success stories related to non-market outcomes, particularly in promoting gender equality and addressing gender-based discrimination. Actively participate in relevant forums and networks to advocate for the importance of non-market outcomes and gender mainstreaming in poverty alleviation efforts.
• Capacity Building: Identify the capacity-building needs of program staff and develop tailored training programs to enhance their understanding and skills in delivering non-market outcomes, particularly in the context of gender sensitization and empowerment. Provide guidance and support to ensure the effective implementation of gender-responsive interventions.
• Strategy Development: Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for non-market outcomes within the Graduation Approach program, aligned with our overall goals and objectives. Integrate gender-sensitive approaches and promote gender equality within households through targeted interventions.
• Impact Measurement: Establish robust mechanisms to measure and track non-market outcomes, including improved health and nutrition, enhanced social inclusion, increased empowerment, and gender equality within households. Design and implement data collection processes to capture relevant indicators and analyze the impact of interventions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with beneficiaries, community leaders, local authorities, and partner organizations to drive the non-market outcomes agenda. Foster partnerships and build strong relationships to ensure effective implementation and alignment with community needs, with a specific focus on promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment.
   Qualification’s:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as Social Sciences, Development Studies, or Gender Studies.
• Minimum of 6-9 years of progressive experience in program management, preferably in poverty alleviation or social development initiatives.
• Strong understanding of the graduation approach, non-market outcomes, and the significance of gender equality and gender-sensitive interventions.
• Proven track record in successfully leading and implementing programs focused on non-market outcomes, with a demonstrated impact on the target population.
• In-depth knowledge of gender sensitization, gender mainstreaming, and addressing gender-based discrimination.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data and evidence to drive decision-making and measure program impact.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess program outcomes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing needs.
• Passion for social impact, poverty alleviation, and a commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment.