Project Associate (Content) - CPD MP

Zoho; Bhopal; On-site; INR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Peepul is seeking a Project Associate in Bhopal to drive educational transformation in partnership with the Government of Madhya Pradesh. You will design and deliver content, build teacher capacity, and manage stakeholder relations, with emphasis on accountability and impact.

You will work with state partners to implement high‑quality interventions, monitor outcomes, and share learnings across programs. Experience in education and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Educational background in Education; pedagogy knowledge required.
• 2–4 years of experience in the education sector; classroom teaching preferred.
• Ability to plan, execute and monitor initiatives independently.
• Strong understanding of Indian K-12 curriculum and classroom realities.

Responsibilities

• Create and curate content for teacher training and government school programs.
• Design and implement teacher capacity-building interventions (workshops, training sessions).
• Engage with government partners and academic teams to ensure alignment with policies.
• Develop SOPs and process documents to institutionalize quality interventions.
• Monitor projects and outcomes, coordinating with M&E teams and stakeholders.

Skills

English

Hindi

Education

Education background in Education

Job description

• Industry Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
• Date Opened 10/05/2026
• Job Type Full time
• Work Experience 2-4 years
• City Bhopal
• Country India

Job Description

Nature of employment: Full-time

Reporting to: (Sr.) Project Manager

About Peepul

6.5 million students. 291,000 teachers. 90,000+ schools.That’sthe 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 Madhya Pradesh, for multiple years now. Working closely withthe state bureaucratic leadership, Peepul has played a meaningful rolein strengthening the education system of the state. The partnershiphas been a successful one – with national and internationalrecognition of the work. One of the flagship programmes of the statewe are co-leading is the CM Rise Teacher Professional Developmentprogramme. This international award-winning programme looks tostrengthen the training, coaching and performance management of the~300,000 teachers across the state.

About the role

The Project Associate at Peepul ispurpose-driven, understanding the organization's values and the significance oftheir work. They embrace diverse perspectives, take ownership of deliverables,and work efficiently with minimal guidance. Their entrepreneurial mindsetdrives them to seek greater responsibility and contribute toorganization-building activities . They possess extensive knowledge of theIndian education system , actively shaping best practices and maintaining clearcommunication. As supportive team players, they foster a positive team climatethrough active listening and self-motivation. The Project Associate'scompetence, dedication, and initiative make them a valuable asset to Peepul'smission.

TheProject Associate is a crucial role in fostering a successful partnership withthe Government of Madhya Pradesh and achieving the strategic objective ofPeepul to enhance the quality of education in India's public school system. TheProject Associate will lead and execute initiatives independently , focusing onsupporting and holding teachers and academic officials accountable. They willcombine educational expertise, creative problem-solving, and stakeholdermanagement to design, implement, and monitor high-quality projects aimed atimproving education in the state.

Responsibilities would include (including but not limited to):

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

• Createand curate educational content, including trainingsession plans, teaching modules, scripts, schema, lesson plans, and otherrelevant resources for teachers in the government school system.
• Ensurethat all content is contextualized to the government schoolenvironment and supports classroom implementation.
• Developcontent that aligns with educational standards , curriculum requirements, andpedagogical best practices
• Conductthorough subject-specific research to ensure accuracy, relevance, and alignmentwith current educational trends and practices in education.
• Analyzeteacher and student needs as well as feedback to refine and improve the qualityof content.

Strategizing and planning the key interventions under Teachers’ CapacityBuilding:

• Designand strategize comprehensive teacher capacity-building interventions , including in-person and virtual workshops, training sessions, andprofessional development initiatives, tailored to address identified gaps andenhance classroom effectiveness.
• Stayupdated on the latest trends, resources, and pedagogical innovations in education and apply innovative approaches to enhance teacher engagement and learning outcomes.
• Createdocumented reports of project/training implementations, design forms, andprepare decks for related events and training.
• DevelopStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to institutionalize processes and ensurethe quality of interventions.
• Codifybest practices and case studies in teaching to ensure knowledgemanagement and sharing within the organisation and with the wider sector.

To be a strong team collaborator and engage with key governmentstakeholders:

• Workclosely with senior government stakeholders, academic teams, and teachertrainers to design, develop, and implement projects/interventions.
• Developand maintain strong operational relationships with government partners,providing technical and subject matter leadership.
• Demonstratean in-depth understanding of the Indian K-12 curriculum andclassroom realities in interactions with stakeholders (e.g., Governmentcounterparts).

To ensure the quality oflarge-scale implementation with a focus on impact:

• Developsystems to deliver agreed-upon content and training outputs ,with ownership for specific tasks, effective use of data, and clearcommunication across the programme.
• Definesuccess metrics and growth aspirations for interventions andcommunicate these effectively with all stakeholders (internal and external).
• C ollaboratewith the in-house M&E team and external experts to develop appropriateproject evaluation tools including rigorous academicassessments where relevant.
• S upport and ideate onthe large-scale implementation of projects in close coordinationwith Peepul’s education and training team, in consultation with ProjectManager(s) and Programme Manager(s).

Requirements

At Peepul, we seek talented professionals passionate aboutdriving educational transformation and making a positive impact. Weare looking for individuals who possess the following qualificationsand meet the role requirements:

• Educational Background: A relevant educational background in Education 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 2-4 years of experience in the education sector, including at least 1yr 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