17 Aug
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Important Group
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Bhopal
17 Aug
Important Group
Bhopal
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. One of the flagship programmes of
the state we are co -leading is the Sandipani Vidyalaya Programme. This breakthrough programme looks to build ~10,000
‘world -class’ public schools in the state, that enable excellence. In the first
phase, there are 300 K -12 schools selected. Peepul is co -leading the Academic
Support and Monitoring Unit.
Additionally, Peepul is also supporting the State in the
implementation of the PM SHRI Schools Programme. The PM SHRI Programme
is a five -year initiative started by the Ministry of Education that envisions
to develop 14500 exemplar schools in the nation to meet the demands of the 21st century. It aims to qualitatively strengthen the schools to showcase the
various aspects of the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020. In the first two
phases of the programme, 553 schools have been identified in the State of
Madhya Pradesh, to be developed as PM SHRI schools. Peepul is supporting in the
design and implementation of the academic interventions under the programme.
Requirements
About the role
The role of
the Project Manager -PMU is critical to the success of the continued
partnership with the Government of Madhya Pradesh 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 prospect 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 require to rapidly roll -out and scale our
support to reach all teachers and officials in the state.
The Project
Manager -PMU will be an excellent team player, who will independently lead and
drive design and delivery of interventions towards support and accountability
of teachers and academic officials of the state. 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.
Key
responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
To
manage best -in -class project implementation to ensure impact
- Manage the Project Management
Unit (PMU) for Sandipani Vidyalaya Programme.
- Lead state level efforts from
Peepul on policy advocacy, thought leadership, and bringing synergies
between the administration and schools for effective scheme
implementation.
- Looping in/liaison with
state/division/district/block level officials to drive interventions at
scale.
- Work extensively to bring
structure and codification on complex program constituents and
material.
- Create
effective work planning systems to ensure work remains on track and
effectively prioritized, including regular work reviews to keep the
project on track
- Potentially
manage 1 -2 associates and provide guidance/review on their
deliverables
- Work
with in -house M&E; team and external experts to develop appropriate
project evaluation tools
- Work
closely with Teacher Education Institutes, district, block and cluster
officers to ensure high -quality academic mentoring.
To be a
strong team collaborator, manage cross -functional relationships and engage
effectively with key government stakeholders
- Responsible for overall
division including designing strategies, mode of interventions, follow -up
mechanism, mentoring fellow associates, making division specific
data/documentation in alignment with the overall Programme objectives.
- Foster
a positive and collaborative culture of trust and high expectations in the
team
- Develop
and maintain strong operational relationships with government partners, putting in place mechanisms to support collaboration and
cross -organisational working
- Design
and build effective, fully aligned partnerships with other education
non -profits and agencies, to leverage external expertise and resources
where appropriate
- Build
capacity within government teams to ensure ongoing, sustainable
organisational self -improvement after the formal end of the project
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, Social Sciences, Consulting, Public
Policy, or a related field.
- Work
Experience: We value both professional and personal experience.
Candidates with 4 -6 years of experience leading and managing education -related projects,
preferably within the public school system or education non -profits particularly
in areas such as project
management, monitoring units or educational interventions. Or experience
of managing project management units for government projects. Preference
will be given to candidates who also have direct classroom and teaching
experience, ideally within the government school system.
- Other
Skills: Strong project
management skills, including planning, implementation, and evaluation of
interventions.
- 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].