Programme Manager - MP Programmes

Peepul India; Bhopal; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Peepul India is seeking a Programme Manager for the MP Programmes in Bhopal to lead capacity-building efforts in education. The role focuses on driving high-quality training design, stakeholder engagement with government and education partners, and cross-functional team leadership.

You will oversee end-to-end development and delivery of training content, align with policy reforms, and foster collaboration across geographies while prioritizing staff development and inclusive practice.

Qualifications

• Educational background in education, social sciences, development studies, or related disciplines preferred.
• 8–10 years of experience designing and delivering capacity-building interventions in education.
• Experience with government entities and familiarity with Indian education system desirable.
• Excellent project management skills to oversee training content development and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with government officials and education stakeholders in Madhya Pradesh.
• Training Content Design and Delivery: Lead the development and delivery of high-quality training content for the Sandipani Vidyalaya Schools Program.
• Team Management and Development: Lead and manage a high-performing team, promoting innovation and continuous learning.
• Policy Shaping and Thought Leadership: Engage with government authorities to support education policy reforms.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Team management

Education sector knowledge

English

Hindi

Education

Education background in education/social sciences

Job description

Job Summary

Nature of employment: Full-time Reporting to: Director, MP Programmes Location: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

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

• 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. 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

• 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