Project Associate

Peepul; Madhya Pradesh; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Peepul, a mission-driven non-profit focused on transforming India's public education system, seeks a Senior Project Associate. The role centers on developing educational content, coordinating with government partners, and leading capacity-building initiatives for teachers across Madhya Pradesh.

You will work with a 200+ member team, leveraging pedagogy expertise to design, implement, and monitor high-quality projects aimed at improving learning outcomes in state schools.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in the education sector.
• At least 1 year of classroom teaching experience.
• Strong educational expertise in pedagogy, curriculum development, and teacher training.

Responsibilities

• Create and curate educational content and training resources.
• Design and implement teacher capacity-building interventions and workshops.
• Collaborate with senior government stakeholders to design, monitor, and evaluate interventions.
• Develop SOPs and documentation to ensure quality of interventions.
• Monitor project progress and report outcomes to Peepul leadership.

Skills

Content development

Stakeholder management

Pedagogy knowledge

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/Public Policy or related field

Job description

Locations: Shivpuri, Chattarpur, Narmadapuram, Shadol, Rewa, Sidhi & Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh

Experience: 3-5 years

About Peepul

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 Senior Project Associate / Project Associate at Peepul is purpose-driven, understanding the organization's values and the significance of their work. They embrace diverse perspectives, take ownership of deliverables, and work efficiently with minimal guidance. Their entrepreneurial mindset drives them to seek greater responsibility and contribute to organization-building activities. They possess extensive knowledge of the Indian education system, actively shaping best practices and maintaining clear communication. As supportive team players, they foster a positive team climate through active listening and self-motivation. The Senior Project Associate's competence, dedication, and initiative make them a valuable asset to Peepul's mission.

The Senior Project Associate is a crucial role in fostering a successful partnership with the Government of Madhya Pradesh and achieving the strategic objective of Peepul to enhance the quality of education in India's public school system. The Project Associate will lead and execute initiatives independently, focusing on supporting and holding teachers and academic officials accountable. They will combine educational expertise, creative problem-solving, and stakeholder management to design, implement, and monitor high-quality projects aimed at improving education in the state.

Responsibilities would include (including but not limited to):

To be a quality content developer aligned with organizational philosophy and system needs:

• Create and curate educational content, including training session plans, modules, scripts, schema, etc. all resources.
• Develop content that aligns with educational standards, curriculum requirements, and pedagogical best practices.

Strategizing and planning the key interventions under Teachers Capacity Building:

• Design and strategize comprehensive teacher capacity-building interventions, including workshops, training sessions, and professional development initiatives, tailored to address identified gaps and enhance classroom effectiveness.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in educational content creation and apply innovative approaches to enhance engagement and learning outcomes.
• Create documented reports of project/training implementations, design forms, and prepare decks for key events.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to institutionalize processes and ensure the quality of various interventions.
• Codification of best practices, case studies to ensure the knowledge management and sharing within organisation and with the wider sector.

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

• Working with senior government stakeholders and teams to support the design, development, and implementation of key projects/interventions.
• Developing and maintaining strong operational relationships with government partners, providing leadership, and implementing mechanisms to support collaboration and cross-organizational working.
• Demonstrating an in-depth understanding of the Indian K-12 education system in interactions with stakeholders (e.g., Government counterparts).
• Develop Middle level Officers as academic coaches for on-site support to teachers and positively impact learning outcomes.

To ensure the quality of large-scale implementation with a focus on Impact:

• Developing systems to deliver agreed-upon end products with ownership for specific tasks, effective use of data, and communication across the programme.
• Defining success metrics and growth aspirations for their projects/interventions and communicating these effectively with all stakeholders (internal and external).
• Collaborating with the in-house M&E team and external experts to develop appropriate project evaluation tools, including rigorous academic assessments where appropriate.
• Supporting and ideating on the implementation of their projects at scale in close coordination with Peepul’s education and training team and in consultation with Project Manager(s) and Programme Manager(s).

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 with a strong understanding of Classroom Pedagogy and educational perspective is a must. Additional knowledge in Social Work or Public Policy, or other related fields is an advantage.
• Work Experience: We value both professional and personal experience. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in the education sector, including at least 1 year of classroom teaching experience. The experience should include working in the implementation of educational initiatives in India with an understanding of the challenges of teachers and education system(s).
• Other Skills: Strong educational expertise and understanding of best practices in pedagogy, curriculum development, and teacher training and ability to plan, execute, and monitor initiatives effectively and independently.
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in reading and writing English and Hindi
• Experience of working in programs at scale