Job Opportunity for Senior Manager, Monitoring & Evaluation at The/Nudge Institute in Bengaluru, Karnataka

## Senior Manager, Monitoring & Evaluation

**About The/Nudge Institute**

The/Nudge is an action institute dedicated to building resilient livelihoods and alleviating poverty. We partner with women, farmers, tribals, and youth across India on initiatives focused on rural development, agriculture, skilling, and economic inclusion. We collaborate with over 15 central and state government partners, driving impact through our work. 

Our journey towards economic inclusion has reached 10 states, impacting over 1.25 million people through $250 million in government funding.  Our incubator, accelerator, and grand challenge programs have supported 200+ social entrepreneurs, including 17 Forbes 30U30 honorees, 3 EarthShot Prize winners, and a Time Magazine cover recipient.

Backed by the support of 90+ prominent philanthropists, 40+ corporations, and 15+ foundations, including Gates, Mackenzie Scott, Vinod Khosla, Nandan Nilekani, Tata Trusts, Skoll, Meta, LinkedIn, HDFC, Mphasis, KPMG, and L’Oreal, we strive towards a “poverty-free India, within our lifetime.”

**The Impact Hub Vision**

The Impact Hub at The/Nudge aims to be a leading and respected M&E and knowledge center within the livelihoods ecosystem. We conduct high-quality evaluations and research while serving as the internal Impact measurement and management function for all T/Nudge programs.

We partner with top-tier organizations – government, market, and civil society – and create impactful knowledge products, including evidence, insight reports, and white papers, to generate actionable insights. Our focus lies in evaluations and action research. 

The Impact Hub prioritizes staying rooted in real-world challenges, continuously adapting to the dynamic environment.

**Responsibilities**

At The/Nudge, you will:

* Collaborate with leaders across T/Nudge centers to create and validate their Monitoring and Evaluation strategy and Theory of Change. Lead the design of a common impact assessment framework for multiple programs.

* Define the M&E framework for each program, including key metrics and identifying drivers and barriers to data collection.

* Drive evaluations, including third-party and multi-player assessments. The focus will be on gaining a deep understanding of program outcomes to generate actionable insights for refining and enhancing on-the-ground work.  This will involve engaging external stakeholders to ensure effectiveness.

* Facilitate access to external data sets and impact information (government and non-government). Integrate these with T/Nudge’s data and knowledge to drive learning and provide insights to the broader field.

* Support the wider organization in integrating cross-cutting areas like gender, empowerment, and SDGs.

* Contribute as a senior team member, recognized as a thought leader in the “Impact evaluation” space, influencing policy and practice with a deep understanding of practitioners’ perspectives.

* Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the evaluation space and its evolution, including methodologies, practical implementation in the Indian context, identifying key impact indicators, and understanding driving and inhibiting factors.

* Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders, including other operating organizations, funders, M&E organizations, and field data collection organizations.

* Lead and mentor a team. Create learning and development spaces for the Impact team and the wider organization.

* Collaborate with third-party evaluators within and beyond the development sector.

**Qualifications**

* Over 10 years of experience, ideally combined with 4-6 years of M&E experience in India or other developing countries (rural/urban livelihoods, education, health, environment).  Experience with incubation support, impact investing, or government engagement is desirable.

* Strong analytical and synthesis skills. Experience in formulating data design and establishing sound analytical frameworks.  Strong statistical knowledge is essential.

* Ability to apply theoretical frameworks to real-world situations.

* Ability to combine macroeconomic understanding with microeconomic aspects of programs.

* Strong interest in working in a fast-paced, start-up environment.

* Excellent communication skills, able to effectively coordinate with diverse stakeholders.

* Proven experience in building, nurturing, and leading high-performing teams.

* A strong desire to make a difference and a passion for solving complex problems.

* Education focused on developmental studies, public policy, rural development, management, or economics is preferred.

**Location:** Bengaluru, Karnataka

**Work Type:** Full Time

**We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization. We encourage qualified individuals from all backgrounds to apply.**