The / Nudge Institute - Block Lead - Entrepreneurship Operations & Partnerships - Insight Program

About the Program :

• The InSight Program of The / Nudge is committed to building a Presbyopia-free India by enabling local entrepreneurs to deliver affordable reading glasses and basic vision screening services in underserved communities. Over 300 million Indians live with uncorrected near-vision impairment, leading to significant productivity losses.
• The program's approach combines livelihood creation with public health impact, training and supporting entrepreneurs to provide vision screening and sell reading glasses in rural and semi-urban markets.
• Location : Any of the following clusters in Tamil Nadu - Tiruvallur district, Kannivadi (Dindigul district), or Thiruchuli (Virudhunagar district)
• Reporting To : State Lead, Insight Program
• Duration : 12 Months (3 Months Probation)

Position : Block Lead (Entrepreneurship Operations & Partnerships), Insight Program

Role Overview :

• The Block Lead is responsible for managing and driving field operations across an entire block, supervising 10-15 Team Leads and ensuring the activation of 150-200 entrepreneurs network. The Block Lead ensures performance delivery, operational compliance, and community partnerships to achieve both impact and financial sustainability.
• This is a field-intensive leadership role requiring strong people management, data-driven decision-making, and community engagement skills.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Team & Entrepreneur Management

• Supervise 10-15 Team Leads and ensure each team builds and manages a network of 10-20 entrepreneurs.
• Ensure 150-200 active entrepreneurs per month, conducting the required near vision screening targets in the assigned block.
• Conduct weekly performance reviews with Team Leads, identify bottlenecks, and provide guidance.
• Ensure smooth flow of supplies, training materials, and incentives.

2. Operational Execution

• Oversee all field-level operations and adherence to program guidelines.
• Monitor daily screening activities, glass distribution, and conversion rates across the block.
• Conduct random field visits to validate screening quality and community engagement.

3. Data Management & Reporting

• Ensure 100% data accuracy and timely submission by Team Leads.
• Analyze block-level data and identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
• Share consolidated performance reports with the State Lead.

4. Training & Quality Control

• Facilitate onboarding and refresher training sessions for Team Leads and entrepreneurs.
• Conduct field audits to ensure screening quality and correct vision assessment protocols.

5. Stakeholder & Partner Coordination

• Build and maintain relationships with local government departments, SHG networks, NGOs, and partner institutions.
• Represent the InSight Program in local review meetings, awareness drives, and vision camps.

Qualifications and Skills :

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in field operations, team management, or social enterprise programs.
• Proven track record in sales supervision, rural entrepreneurship, or public health implementation.
• Strong leadership and communication skills in Tamil; working proficiency in English.
• Proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets and mobile data collection tools.
• Ability to travel extensively within the block.
• This role is ideal for a motivated field leader who can build teams, drive performance, and ensure quality execution at scale.

(ref : iimjobs.com)