Programme Manager

Peepul; Bhopal; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Peepul, an education-focused NGO, is seeking a Programme Manager to lead major program components, coordinate with government partners in Madhya Pradesh, and ensure high-quality, scalable training initiatives.

You will shape content for the Sandipani Vidyalaya Schools Program, manage a diverse team, and drive policy engagement and thought leadership.

The role emphasizes impact, inclusivity, and learning culture across geographies.

Qualifications

• Educational background in education, social sciences, development studies, or related disciplines is highly preferred.
• 8-10 years of experience designing and delivering capacity-building interventions in the education sector, preferably with government entities.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with government officials and education stakeholders in Madhya Pradesh.
• Lead development and delivery of high-quality training content for the Sandipani Vidyalaya Schools Program for teachers and leaders.
• Oversee end-to-end instructional design of blended training content and measure impact.
• Lead a high-performing, inclusive team and support professional development.
• Engage with government authorities to support education policy reforms and share outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Education/Development background

Job description

Peepul is an education-focused non-profit working with governments to strengthen India’s public education system at scale. We partner with national, state, and local governments to improve teaching, leadership, and system effectiveness in government schools.

Currently, Peepul works with governments in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh, impacting over 6.6 million students, 273,000 teachers, 2,400 school leaders, and 90,000+ schools. Our work has received national and international recognition, including the Commonwealth Education Award for Innovation, and is supported by leading Indian CSR partners and global foundations committed to improving educational outcomes for all children.

Driven by our values of impact, excellence, and leadership, our 200+ member team is committed to delivering lasting, system-level change in education.

Learn more: http://peepulindia.org

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. Some of the flagship programmes of the state we are co-leading include:

• Sandipani Vidyalaya Teacher Professional Development programme: This international award-winning programme looks to strengthen the training, coaching and performance management of the ~300,000 teachers across the state.
• Sandipani Vidyalaya Schools: 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 the design and implementation of academic interventions under the programme.

About the role

The Programme Manager at Peepul is purpose-driven, role-modelling the organisation's values through active sharing and inclusivity. As impact-oriented team managers, they lead significant program components, maintaining high output quality, and effectively allocating tasks. With an entrepreneurial spirit, they integrate efforts across geographies, leveraging personal experiences and learning leadership responsibilities. Drawing from their expertise, they create meaningful and impactful programs, shaping knowledge dissemination. As a leader, they prioritise colleague experience, offer approachable counsel, and motivate and empower team members in all circumstances.

Responsibilities would include (including but not limited to):

Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with government officials and education stakeholders in Madhya Pradesh.
• Represent Peepul in high-level meetings and conferences related to education reform.
• Foster collaborations with other organisations and institutions for program implementation.

Training Content Design and Delivery

• Lead the development and delivery of high-quality training content for the Sandipani Vidyalaya Schools Program, catering to teachers, school leaders, and education officials.
• Oversee the end-to-end instructional design of blended training content, including the creation of engaging digital learning resources. o Establish standards for content design and implement processes to measure the impact of the trainings.
• Identify and curate excellent training content from various sources, building a repository of professional development resources.
• Foster productive collaborations with knowledge partners across the state to enhance training content.

Team Management and Development

• Lead and manage a high-performing team, promoting innovation and continuous learning.
• Set performance expectations, provide feedback, and support professional development and foster a positive and inclusive work environment for employee engagement and well‑being.

Policy Shaping and Thought Leadership

• Engage with government authorities to support education policy reforms.
• Stay updated on national and international trends and best practices.
• Contribute to sharing successes and research findings through publications and conferences.

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, development studies, or related disciplines is highly preferred.
• Work Experience: We value both professional and personal experience. Candidates with 8-10 years of experience designing and delivering capacity‑building interventions in the education sector, preferably in school settings. Additionally, experience working with government entities and familiarity with the Indian education system are highly desirable.
• Other Skills: Excellent project management skills, with the ability to oversee end‑to‑end training content development and delivery.
• Language Proficiency: English and Hindi