Project Associate (Content) - CPD MP

Peepul India; Bhopal; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Peepul India seeks a Project Associate to contribute to improving education in Madhya Pradesh with a focus on content development, training delivery, and strong government collaboration. You will design educational resources, train teachers, and help scale evidence-based interventions across state schools.

The role requires 2-4 years in education, including classroom teaching, and fluency in English and Hindi. An understanding of policy or social work is an advantage.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in the education sector, including classroom teaching.
• Fluent in reading and writing English and Hindi.
• Additional knowledge in Social Work or Public Policy is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Create and curate educational content for teachers in the government school system.
• Develop content aligned with educational standards and pedagogy best practices.
• Design and implement teacher capacity-building interventions (in-person and virtual).
• Collaborate with government stakeholders, academic teams, and teacher trainers to implement projects.
• Document project trainings, prepare decks, and develop SOPs for interventions.
• Monitor and report on project progress with data-driven insights.

Skills

English proficiency

Hindi proficiency

Education

Education background

Job description

Job Summary

Nature of employment: Full-time. Reporting to: (Sr.) Project Manager. Location: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

About Peepul: 6.5 million students. 291,000 teache+ 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.

Programme Overview: 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. One of the flagship programmes of the state we are co-leading is the CM Rise Teacher Professional Development programme. This international award-winning programme looks to strengthen the training, coaching and performance management of the approximately 300,000 teachers across the state.

Role Overview

The 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 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

Responsibilities 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, teaching modules, scripts, schema, lesson plans, and other relevant resources for teachers in the government school system.
• Ensure that all content is contextualized to the government school environment and supports classroom implementation.
• Develop content that aligns with educational standards, curriculum requirements, and pedagogical best practices.
• Conduct thorough subject-specific research to ensure accuracy, relevance, and alignment with current educational trends and practices in education.
• Analyze teacher and student needs as well as feedback to refine and improve the quality of content.
• Design and strategize comprehensive teacher capacity-building interventions, including in-person and virtual workshops, training sessions, and professional development initiatives, tailored to address identified gaps and enhance classroom effectiveness.
• Stay updated on the latest trends, resources, and pedagogical innovations in education and apply innovative approaches to enhance teacher engagement and learning outcomes.
• Create documented reports of project/training implementations, design forms, and prepare decks for related events and training.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to institutionalize processes and ensure the quality of interventions.
• Codify best practices and case studies in teaching to ensure knowledge management and sharing within the organisation and with the wider sector.
• To be a strong team collaborator and engage with key government stakeholders: Work closely with senior government stakeholders, academic teams, and teacher trainers to design, develop, and implement projects/interventions.
• Develop and maintain strong operational relationships with government partners, providing technical and subject matter leadership.
• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the Indian K-12 curriculum and classroom realities in interactions with stakeholders (e.g., Government counterparts).
• To ensure the quality of large-scale implementation with a focus on impact: Develop systems to deliver agreed-upon content and training outputs, with ownership for specific tasks, effective use of data, and clear communication across the programme.
• Define success metrics and growth aspirations for interventions and communicate these effectively with all stakeholders (internal and external).
• Collaborate with the in-house M&E team and external experts to develop appropriate project evaluation tools including rigorous academic assessments where relevant.
• Support and ideate on the large-scale implementation of projects in close coordination with Peepul's education and training team, in consultation with Project Manager and Programme Manager.

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 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 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.

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