Senior Associate, Prize Livelihood at The/Nudge

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Experience: 2–4 years of experience in operations, partnerships, or project management within the social impact or startup space
Compensation: Competitive

The/Nudge Institute

The/Nudge Institute works to end poverty in India by building stable livelihoods for people who need it most. They partner with women, farmers, tribal communities, and youth across 10 states and have already reached over 1.5 million people. The organization works closely with 15+ central and state governments and has supported 200+ social entrepreneurs. Founded with backing from 130+ philanthropists, 40+ corporates, and 15+ foundations, all working toward a poverty-free India.

Role

As a Senior Associate for the Prize team, you will help design, run, and improve incentive competitions that inspire innovators to solve real problems for underserved communities. You will manage relationships, build processes, and coordinate across teams to make each challenge a success.

Responsibilities

Support the design and execution of prize challenges from launch to completion
Build and maintain relationships with challenge participants through regular engagement and network support
Set up clear processes for challenge evaluation, jury management, and smooth program delivery
Work with marketing, finance, product, technology, and donor relations teams to support challenge goals
Track progress against program objectives and flag areas that need attention
Conduct primary and secondary research to define sharp problem statements for prize challenges
Identify and grow partnerships that support challenge outcomes and help innovations reach scale
Create content and materials that communicate program milestones and research findings
Find media and collaboration opportunities to grow the reach and impact of each challenge
Design and improve program interventions based on what works on the ground
Build and manage a data structure for challenges and share insights with stakeholders
Lead communication efforts and guide participants through the challenge journey

Requirements

A graduate or postgraduate degree, with a bonus for studies in social entrepreneurship or grassroots market development
2 to 4 years of work experience in high-performing or intrapreneurially environments
Strong networking and stakeholder management skills
Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Strong written and spoken communication skills with comfort in data analysis and slide-making
Fluency in English, written and spoken; other languages are a bonus
Experience designing data-driven programs and global incentive challenges within the social impact sector.
Proven ability to manage large-scale events and community convening.
Strong interest in development economics and behavioural science.

Benefits

A personal Learning and Development wallet to invest in your own growth
An individual development plan with opportunities to move into new roles within the organization
An inclusive workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds, identities, and communities