Job Description

About Peepul
Peepul is an education-focused non-profit organisation committed to transforming India's education system and enabling every child to reach their full potential. We work closely with national, state, and local governments to transform government schools and government systems. Currently, we work with governments in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh to meaningfully have an impact across ~325,000 teachers and 9.75 million+ students across 100,000+ schools.
At Peepul, we collaborate with school systems to build the capacity of leaders, teachers, and institutions. We advocate for policy improvements, support mentoring and monitoring, and enhance student-teacher engagement in classrooms. Our work has been recognised internationally, including receiving the Commonwealth Education Awards for Innovation and being featured in reports by respected organisations like the UN and the National Ministry of Education, India, and we are well-funded by both Indian CSR and prominent international Foundations working toward a common purpose of excellent education for the most disadvantaged sections of society.
Driven by our core values of impact, excellence, and leadership, we are a restless, resilient, and reflective organisations. Our team of 200+ employees is passionate about creating lasting change and is rewarded competitively for their dedication. Join us in our mission to create a world where every child has equal access to high-quality education. Learn more about our transformative work at .
Programme Overview
Peepul has been partnering with the School Education Department, Govt of Madhya Pradesh, for multiple years now. Working closely with the state bureaucratic leadership, Peepul has played a meaningful role in strengthening the education system of the state.
The partnership has been a successful one - with national and international recognition of the work. One of the flagship programmes of the state we are co-leading is the CM RISE Schools Programme. This breakthrough programme looks to build ~10,000 'world-class' public schools in the state, that enable excellence. In the first phase, there are 300 K-12 schools selected. Peepul is co-leading the Academic Support and Monitoring Unit.
Additionally, Peepul is also supporting the State in the implementation of the PM SHRI Schools Programme. The PM SHRI Programme is a five-year initiative started by the Ministry of Education that envisions to develop 14500 exemplar schools in the nation to meet the demands of the 21st century. It aims to qualitatively strengthen the schools to showcase the various aspects of the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020. In the first two phases of the programme, 553 schools have been identified in the State of Madhya Pradesh, to be developed as PM SHRI schools. Peepul is supporting in the design and implementation of the academic interventions under the programme.
About the role
The role of the Project Associate/Senior Project Associate-PMU is critical to the success of the continued partnership with the Government of Madhya Pradesh towards achieving quality education for all, and to Peepul's strategic objective of supporting quality improvement in the public-school system in India.
This is therefore an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to play a key role in a flagship reform initiative with enormous potential impact. To enable programme's success, we require to rapidly roll-out and scale our support to reach all teachers and officials in the state.
The Project Associate/Senior Project Associate-PMU will be an excellent team player, who will independently drive design and delivery of interventions towards support and accountability of teachers and academic officials of the state. The ideal candidate should be able to bring together education expertise, creative problem-solving and stakeholder management, towards the creation, implementation, and impact tracking of high-quality initiatives towards improvement of the quality of education.
Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
To manage best-in-class project implementation to ensure impact

• Support the Project Management Unit (PMU) for Sandipani Vidyalaya Programme.

• Manage state level efforts from Peepul on policy advocacy, thought leadership, and bringing synergies between the administration and schools for effective scheme implementation.

• Looping in/liaison with state/division/district/block level officials to drive interventions at scale.

• Create effective work planning systems to ensure work remains on track and effectively prioritized, including regular work reviews to keep the project on track

• Work with in-house M&E team and external experts to develop appropriate project evaluation tools

• Work closely with Teacher Education Institutes, district, block and cluster officers to ensure high-quality academic mentoring.

To be a strong team collaborator and engage effectively with key government stakeholders

• Maintain a positive and collaborative culture of trust and high expectations in the team

• Develop and maintain strong operational relationships with government partners, putting in place mechanisms to support collaboration and cross-organisational working

• Design and build effective, fully aligned partnerships with other education non-profits and agencies, to leverage external expertise and resources where appropriate

• Build capacity within government teams to ensure ongoing, sustainable organisational self-improvement after the formal end of the project

Requirements
Qualifications and Role Requirements:
At Peepul, we seek talented professionals passionate about driving educational transformation and making a positive impact. We are looking for individuals who possess the following qualifications and meet the role requirements:
Educational Background: A relevant educational background in Education, Social Sciences, Consulting, Public Policy, or a related field.
Work Experience: We value both professional and personal experience. Candidates with 2-4 years of experience leading and managing education-related projects, preferably within the public school system or education non-profits particularly in areas such as project management, monitoring units or educational interventions. Or experience of managing project management units for government projects. Preference will be given to candidates who also have direct classroom and teaching experience, ideally within the government school system.
Other Skills: Strong project management skills, including planning, implementation, and evaluation of interventions.
Language Proficiency: English and Hindi
How to apply
To apply for a position, click on the application link .
You will be required to upload:
Your CV: Please ensure that your CV provides relevant information about your professional and personal experience and details of your academic qualifications. CVs can be one to two pages in length.
A cover letter: We highly encourage you to use your cover letter to showcase your specific interest in working for Peepul and demonstrate how your qualifications align with the role you are applying for. A tailored cover letter holds significant importance in Peepul's recruitment process as it enables us to comprehend your motivations for the position, your relevant skills, and the clarity of your writing.
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