Programme Manager - MP Programmes

Zoho; Bhopal; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Peepul is an education non-profit partnering with the Government of Madhya Pradesh to drive systemic reform at scale. The Programme Manager role sits at the centre of the organisation, leading key program components with a focus on impact, quality, and team empowerment.

You will manage partnerships with government officials, design and deliver training for Sandipani Vidyalaya Schools, oversee a high-performing team, and contribute to policy shaping and thought leadership in education reform

Qualifications

• Educational background in education, social sciences, development studies, or related disciplines.
• 8–10 years of experience in designing and delivering capacity-building interventions in education.
• Experience with government entities and knowledge of the Indian education system.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with government officials and education stakeholders in Madhya Pradesh.
• Lead development and delivery of high-quality training content for Sandipani Vidyalaya Schools Program.
• Lead and manage a high-performing team, encouraging innovation and continuous learning.
• Engage with authorities to support education policy reforms and share successes through publications.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Training design

Team leadership

Education

Education background

Job description

6.5 million students. 291,000 teachers. 90,000+ schools. That’s the scale of what Peepul is changing — and this role sits at the centre of it. Peepul is an education non-profit working with state governments in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh to drive systemic reform at scale. We’ve received international recognition — including the Commonwealth Education Award for Innovation — and are backed by India’s leading CSR funders and global partners. Our model is simple: embed, deliver, measure anchored in system-level change, in partnership with governments. We are a growing organisation with an ambitious strategy and a strong evidence base. 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 http://peepulindia.org

Peepul has been partnering with the School Education Department, Govt of MadhyaPradesh, 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 ofthe work. Some of the flagship programmes of the state we are co-leading include:

• Sandipani Vidyalaya Teacher Professional Development programme : Thisinternational award-winning programme looks to strengthen the training, coachingand 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 AcademicSupport and Monitoring Unit.
  

Additionally, Peepul is also supporting the State in the implementation of the PM SHRIschools programme. The PM SHRI Programme is a five-year initiative started by theMinistry of Education that envisions to develop 14500 exemplar schools in the nation tomeet the demands of the 21st century. It aims to qualitatively strengthen the schools toshowcase 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 ofMadhya Pradesh, to be developed as PM SHRI schools. Peepul is supporting the design andimplementation of academic interventions under the programme.

About the role

The Programme Manager at Peepul is purpose-driven, role-modelling the organisation'svalues through active sharing and inclusivity. As impact-oriented team managers, they leadsignificant program components, maintaining high output quality, and effectively allocatingtasks. With an entrepreneurial spirit, they integrate efforts across geographies, leveragingpersonal experiences and learning leadership responsibilities. Drawing from theirexpertise, they create meaningful and impactful programs, shaping knowledgedissemination. As a leader, they prioritise colleague experience, offer approachablecounsel, 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 educationstakeholders in Madhya Pradesh.
• Represent Peepul in high-level meetings and conferences related toeducation reform.
• Foster collaborations with other organisations and institutions for programimplementation.
  

Training Content Design and Delivery :

• Lead the development and delivery of high-quality training content for theSandipani 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 measurethe impact of the trainings.
• Identify and curate excellent training content from various sources, buildinga repository of professional development resources.
• Foster productive collaborations with knowledge partners across the state toenhance training content.

Team Management and Development :

• Lead and manage a high-performing team, promoting innovation andcontinuous learning.
• Set performance expectations, provide feedback, and support professionaldevelopment and foster a positive and inclusive work environment foret 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 publicationsand conferences.

Qualifications and Role Requirements :

At Peepul, we seek talented professionals passionate about driving educationaltransformation and making a positive impact. We are looking for individuals who possessthe following qualifications and meet the role requirements:

• Educational Background :A relevant educational background in education, socialsciences, development studies, or related disciplines is highly preferred.
• Work Experience : We value both professional and personal experience. Candidateswith 8-10 years of experience designing and delivering capacity-buildinginterventions in the education sector, preferably in school settings. Additionally,experience working with government entities and familiarity with the Indianeducation system are highly desirable.
• Other Skills : Excellent project management skills, with the ability to oversee end-toend training content development and delivery.