Nature of employment: Full-time
Reporting to: Programme Manager/ Project Manager
Location: New Delhi, Delhi
About Peepul
Peepul is an education-focused non-profit organisation committed
to transforming India's
education system and enabling every child to reach their full
potential. We work closely
with national, state, and local governments to transform
government schools and
government systems. Currently, we work with governments in Delhi
and Madhya Pradesh
to meaningfully have an impact across ~325,000 teachers and 9.75
million+ students across
100,000+ schools.
At Peepul, we collaborate with school systems to build the
capacity of leaders, teachers,
and institutions. We advocate for policy improvements, support
mentoring and monitoring,
and enhance student-teacher engagement in classrooms. Our work
has been recognised
internationally, including receiving the Commonwealth Education
Awards for Innovation
and being featured in reports by respected organisations like the
UN and the National
Ministry of Education, India, and we are well-funded by both
Indian CSR and prominent
international Foundations working toward a common purpose of
excellent education for
the most disadvantaged sections of society.
Driven by our core values of impact, excellence, and leadership,
we are a restless, resilient,
and reflective organisations. Our team of 200+ employees is
passionate about creating
lasting change and is rewarded competitively for their
dedication. Join us in our mission to
create a world where every child has equal access to high-quality
education. Learn more
Programme Overview
Peepul is actively engaged in a FLN (Foundational Literacy and
Numeracy) focused
Development Impact Bond (DIB), which spans a 5-year period and
covers four zones within
the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). The project commenced
with a learning year
(Academic Year 2022-23), followed by four years of outcome-based
funding (Academic Year
2023-24 onwards). The project entails the systematic
implementation of academic,
governance, and technology reforms targeted at bolstering
assessments in the Central and
West zones.
Over these five years, Peepul will build the systemic
understanding and competency in
implementing high-quality student-learning focused assessments.
This will be done by
reviewing existing practices, co-creating Standard Operating
Protocols for conducting high-
quality assessments, conducting training for teachers &
officials, etc.
About the role
The Senior Project Manager - Development Impact Bond will be
responsible for designing,
implementing, and evaluating professional development and capacity building
programs for teachers, HMs, and government officials.
The successful candidate will have strong instructional design
skills, excellent
communication and leadership abilities, and a passion for
helping teachers grow and
develop in their profession. The Project Manager will be an
excellent team player who will
independently lead and drive design and delivery of interventions
towards support and
accountability of teachers, HMs, and academic officials of the MCD.
The ideal candidate should be able to bring together education
expertise, creative
problem-solving and stakeholder management, towards the
creation, implementation,
and impact tracking of high-quality initiatives towards
improvement of the quality of
education in the MCD.
Responsibilities would include (but not limited to):
• Leading the design and delivery of the high-quality training
content for both teachers
and school leaders
• Designing, piloting and developing the teacher training and
support interventions (e.g.,
Professional Learning Circles, Recognition mechanisms, remedial
learning, creating digital or
face-to face training courses for teachers and HMs etc.) with
specific reference to
assessment-based instruction in collaboration with government counterparts
• Apply content knowledge and classroom experience in
developing teacher training
interventions that will lead to shifts in teacher mindset,
knowledge, and practice
• Leading the pilot of interventions, documenting learnings,
and evolving the design with
innovation and flexibility to have greater impact at scale
• Potentially manage 2-3 associates and coach them on
facilitation and other workstream
related skills
• Develop and maintain relationships with external partners,
including consultants and
educational organizations, to stay up to date on best practices
in professional development
• Create effective work planning systems to ensure the project is
on track with effective
prioritization.
• Work with in-house Monitoring and Evaluation team and external
experts to develop
appropriate project evaluation tools to capture data and inform
decision making
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 or
related disciplines is highly preferred.
• Work Experience: We value both professional and personal
experience. Candidates
with at least 5 years of experience in designing and implementing professional
development programs for teachers with at least 2 years of direct classroom
experience would be preferred. Experience of working in government
systems and
awareness of education structures in India is also desirable.
• Other Skills: Excellent facilitation & leadership skills
to support and influence
stakeholders and ability to work independently and collaboratively
with a diverse
group of individuals.
• Language Proficiency: English and Hindi
How to apply
To apply for a position, click on the application link here.
You will be required to upload:
• Your CV: Please ensure that your CV provides relevant
information about your
professional and personal experience and details of your academic qualifications.
CVs can be one to two pages in length.
• A cover letter: We highly encourage you to use your cover
letter to showcase your
specific interest in working for Peepul and demonstrate how your qualifications
align with the role you are applying for. A tailored cover letter
holds significant
importance in Peepul's recruitment process as it enables us to
comprehend your
motivations for the position, your relevant skills, and the
clarity of your writing.
For any further queries related to our hiring process and
timelines, please contact us at
Application Submission:
After you submit your application, you will go through the following process:
Initial Review:The HR team will review your application within 48-72 hours to assess your fit for the role.
Shortlisting & Assessments:If shortlisted, you will receive a T-test (Aptitude Test) and a Written Assignment (WA) to complete within a given timeframe. Please be sure to check your inbox, (including your spam or junk folders) , to ensure you do not miss any communication.
Interviews:You will go through 3-4 rounds of interviews with team members, senior leaders, and a conversation with the CEO.
