Job Opportunity for Gender Integration Specialist, EUP at The Nudge Institute in Bengaluru

About The/Nudge:

The/Nudge is an action institute working towards a poverty-free India, within our lifetime. We partner with governments, markets, and civil society to build resilient livelihoods for all.  We are a collective of some of India’s best leaders and entrepreneurs from across the industry, academia, government, and development sectors, and our work is organized across three impact streams:

• Centre for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (CSDE): exists to enable underprivileged youth to lead flourishing lives
• Centre for Rural Development (CRD): exists to enable families to come out of extreme poverty
• Centre for Social Innovation (CSI): exists to nudge top talent to solve India’s biggest challenges 

What are we solving for in the End Ultra Poverty program?

End Ultra Poverty (EUP) program is solving for households in ultra-poverty through a targeted, multi-faceted and sequenced model called the graduation approach which has demonstrated that ultra-poverty can be conquered. 

At The/Nudge we have been piloting this program for the past 3 years and are in the process of catalyzing propagation of the same. Our purpose is to contribute to ending ultra-poverty in India. EUP will:

• continue to implement on its own to iterate the design for impact at scale
• enable more NGOs to adopt technical and capacity-building support
• enable govt to adopt by providing research, design, and implementation support
• continue to generate data on ultra-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.

Position Overview: 

We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic professional to join our organization as the Manager- Gender Integration Specialist 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 will have a strong background in gender, along with 5-7 years of experience integrating gender into poverty alleviation and livelihoods initiatives. They should possess strong program management skills and a track record in rural community livelihood projects in India, understanding poverty alleviation, non market outcomes and gender challenges.

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 with a focus on livelihood and entitlements. 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.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as Social Sciences, Development Studies, or Gender Studies.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in program management, 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.