Nature of employment: Full-time

Reporting to: Project Manager/ Programme Manager

Location: New Delhi, Delhi

About Peepul

​6.5 million students. 291,000 teachers. 90,000+ 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 at http://peepulindia.org

About the role The role of the Project Associate/Senior Project Associate - DIB on Assessment Reforms is critical to the success of the continued partnership with erstwhile MCD towards achieving quality education for all, and to Peepul’s strategic objective of supporting quality improvement in the public school system in India.

This is therefore an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to play a key role in a flagship reform initiative with enormous potential impact. To enable programme’s success, we are required to rapidly roll-out and scale our support to reach all teachers officials in the MCD.

The Project Associate/Senior Project Associate will be an excellent team player, who will drive design and delivery of interventions towards stronger support and accountability of teachers 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 be limited to):





To support the design and delivery of the DIB – Assessment Reforms project and build a coalition of support around them.

- Support the instructional design of FLN based training content, including the creation of engaging, need-based, relevant, and rigorous training modules for teachers, School Leaders and other stakeholders.
- Design high quality needs-assessment and post training assessments to track the impact of the capacity building interventions.
- Build consensus within all levels of government and other stakeholders, towards the vision and objectives of the programme
- Apply content knowledge and classroom experience in developing the interventions that will lead to shifts in teacher mindset, knowledge, and practice
- Support the program manager in implementing the pilot of interventions, documenting learning, and evolving the design to have greater impact at scale To manage best-in-class project implementation
- Plan and sequence the implementation of Training modules for teachers in close coordination with the Program manager
- Design and facilitate training sessions for teachers, school leaders and other key stakeholders.
- Conduct classroom observation to understand the impact of the trainings on ground and drive an effective implementation of the learnings of training through sharing feedback to the teachers To be a strong team collaborator, manage cross-functional relationships and engage effectively with key government stakeholders
- Effectively work in a matrixed workplace with programme team, monitoring and evaluation team and field staff
- Develop and maintain solid operational relationships with government partners, providing leadership and putting in place mechanisms to support collaboration and cross-organisational working.





- Design and build effective, fully aligned partnerships to leverage external expertise
- where appropriate given Peepul’s in-house skill-set
- Build capacity within government teams to ensure ongoing, sustainable organisational self-improvement after the formal end of the projects / the broader programme

Requirements

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 in Education or related disciplines is highly preferred.

• Work Experience: We value both professional and personal experience. Candidates with at least 3-5 years of experience in teaching, mentoring or education-related work would be preferred. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in assessment design and facilitation is required.

• Other Skills: Excellent interpersonal 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 [email protected].

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