Intern, InSight Program

Job Description: Insight Program Intern

Location: Bengaluru

Reporting To: Entrepreneurship Program Head, InSight Program

Duration: 2 to 3 Months (Based on mutual understanding)

About The/Nudge Institute:

The/Nudge is a nonprofit committed to alleviating poverty within our lifetime by enabling sustainable livelihoods. The InSight program focuses on addressing uncorrected presbyopia to boost productivity and improve lives, particularly in rural communities.

The InSight team at The/Nudge is dedicated to creating a Presbyopia-free India, with a special focus on empowering rural communities. Over 300 million Indians suffer from uncorrected presbyopia (distorted near vision), and over 70 million work in occupations that require clear near vision. This condition leads to $14 billion in annual productivity losses in India alone, disproportionately impacting rural livelihoods. Yet, a simple solution—reading glasses—can boost productivity by 34% and income by 20%, as randomized controlled trials conducted in Assam and Bangladesh demonstrated.

Hence the InSight team, in this context, is embarking on a program to develop a market-driven model that empowers entrepreneurs to sell reading glasses to beneficiaries in need. The idea is that the InSight team, in collaboration with its partners, will train entrepreneurs in presbyopia screening and the dispensing of reading glasses. These entrepreneurs will then conduct door-to-door screenings within their designated areas, selling reading glasses to individuals who fail the vision test. This approach aims to establish a sustainable business model for the entrepreneurs while improving livelihoods by addressing presbyopia among the beneficiaries.

We are seeking a motivated intern to work closely with the Entrepreneurship Program Lead in overseeing the daily operations of our field-based entrepreneurs. The role will also involve active coordination with our on-ground partners and other key stakeholders to ensure the smooth and effective implementation of the program.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a passionate and impact driven intern to support the Entrepreneurship Model of the InSight Program. The role involves supporting the program lead in coordinating with multiple stakeholders, driving operations, analyzing field data, and managing backend tools and visualizations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in social impact, public health, and program management.

Key Responsibilities:

Stakeholder Coordination

• Support the program lead in day-to-day coordination with entrepreneurs, state-level coordinators, field partners, and implementation teams
• Schedule and document internal and external meetings, ensuring follow-ups and accountability across teams

Data Management & Analysis

• Regularly collect, clean, and analyze field data from ongoing pilots
• Support in generating insights from data to inform program strategy and identify areas for improvement
• Maintain dashboards and program trackers

Survey Tools and Monitoring

• Assist in creating and reviewing survey forms for monitoring and evaluation
• Test forms for logic and usability
• Support real-time troubleshooting of field data collection

Training and Capacity Building

• Facilitate training sessions for entrepreneurs in collaboration with the technical partner.
• Support ongoing mentorship and support to entrepreneurs, addressing operational challenges as they arise.

Monitoring, Feedback, and Refinement

• Conduct field visits to monitor activities and evaluate the pilot's progress.
• Provide structured feedback to the program head, highlighting successes, challenges, and potential areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with the program head to tweak and refine program parameters based on field-level insights.

Program Expansion

• Assist in planning and executing the program's expansion to other regions based on pilot results and organizational goals.
• Compile key learnings and best practices from the pilot to inform future strategies.

Vendor & Operations Support

• Assist in managing vendors for eyeglasses, training materials, and logistics
• Coordinate procurement and delivery timelines

Design and Visualization

• Create visual presentations, charts, and infographics to support communication and reporting
• Assist in preparing donor and partner reports

Entrepreneur Coordination and Support

• Support the hiring process of entrepreneurs and state coordinators
• Participate in documentation and onboarding formalities

Qualifications and Skills:

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Public Policy, Business Administration, Development Studies, Public Health, or related fields
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; knowledge of data analysis tools (like Power BI, Tableau, or Google Data Studio) is a plus
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Passion for creating social impact
• Familiarity with tools like KoboToolbox, ODK, or similar data collection platforms is a plus

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to apply for the role and send their CV to ankur.sanghai@thenudge.org

Join us in making a difference and building a Presbyopia-free India while empowering rural entrepreneurs!