Nature of employment: Full-time
Reporting to: (Sr.) Project Manager
Location: Dhar, Satna and Betul in Madhya pradesh
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 about our transformative work at http://peepulindia.org.
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.
The PM SHRI (Prime
Minister Schools for Rising India) programme is a flagship initiative of the
Government of India to create model government schools that embody the spirit
of the National Education Policy 2020—focusing on joyful learning, holistic
development, and excellence in teaching and leadership.
In Madhya Pradesh,
Peepul partners with the Department of School Education (DPI) to strengthen the
implementation of the PM SHRI programme across 799 schools, building capacities
of school leaders and teachers, improving school processes, and enabling
data-driven decision-making at every level.
About the role
The Program Manager
– Implementation will lead Peepul’s field-based implementation efforts
under the PM SHRI Programme across multiple districts in Madhya Pradesh. This
is a critical leadership role that involves building strong relationships with
district and block officials, guiding the implementation team (Senior Project
Associates and Project Associates), and ensuring that high-quality academic and
leadership interventions are effectively delivered in schools.
The role combines academic
vision, operational excellence, and people leadership. The Program Manager
will play a pivotal role in ensuring that Peepul’s interventions reach schools
with quality and consistency, generating insights for scale-up across the
state.
Key Responsibilities
(including but not limited to):
To lead project design,
piloting, and implementation of interventions:
·Lead implementation across assigned divisions and
districts, coordinating with government officials, Peepul teams, and school
networks.
·Support the design, piloting, and roll-out of academic
and leadership interventions such as Professional Learning Communities,
Academic Samwaad, capacity-building workshops, and mentoring mechanisms.
·Ensure coherence between school-level processes and
programme objectives related to teacher support, school culture, and student
learning.
·Translate state-level strategies into actionable
district implementation plans with clear milestones.
·Monitor progress, identify gaps, and provide timely
course correction to ensure impact.
To manage best-in-class
project implementation and monitoring:
·Lead and mentor a team of Senior Project Associates
and Project Associates, ensuring high-quality field engagement and
accountability.
·Create effective work planning, progress tracking, and
reporting systems for district teams.
·Conduct school visits regularly to provide
on-site mentoring, observe classroom practices, and facilitate reflection with
teachers and leaders.
·Review data from school visits, CRO journals, and
dashboards to identify trends and inform planning.
·Collaborate with the Monitoring, Evaluation, and
Learning (MEL) team to design and review tools and frameworks for field
tracking and evidence generation.
·Document case studies, best practices, and field
learnings for dissemination and continuous improvement.
To be a strong team
collaborator and engage with key stakeholders:
·Build and sustain strong operational relationships
with District Education Officers (DEOs), DPCs, ADPCs, and BEOs to ensure
alignment and ownership.
·Collaborate with Content, PMU, and MEL workstreams to ensure coherence between design, delivery, and monitoring.
·Represent Peepul and the PM SHRI Programme in
government review meetings and external forums as required.
·Foster a positive and collaborative culture of trust,
learning, and accountability within the implementation team.
·Build capacity within government and school leadership
teams to institutionalise improvements beyond the project period.
Qualifications and Role
Requirements:
Educational Background: Postgraduate degree in Education, English, Hindi or
Maths, or related field.
Work Experience:
·4–7 years of relevant experience in education system
strengthening, programme implementation, or large-scale reform projects.
·Prior experience leading field teams and working with
government education departments preferred.
·Experience in classroom teaching, school leadership,
or teacher training will be an advantage.
Skills and
Competencies:
·Strong project management, planning, and monitoring
skills.
·Excellent facilitation and communication abilities in
English and Hindi.
·Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management
skills.
·Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate
insights into action.
·Comfort with frequent field travel (~12–15 days per
month) across assigned geographies.
Why
Peepul?
·Be part of a flagship reform initiative directly
strengthening public education systems.
·Work with a mission-driven, high-performing team of
educators and policy practitioners.
·Contribute to shaping a scalable model for school
transformation across Madhya Pradesh.
·Experience a culture that values impact,
collaboration, and continuous learning.
How to apply
To apply for a position, click on the application linkhere.
