Project Manager, Sandipani Vidyalaya

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 250+ 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 ;\/a>. 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. Requirements About the role The role of the Project Manager 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 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 require to rapidly roll -out and scale our support to reach all teachers and officials in the state. 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 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 lead project design, piloting, and implementation of interventions towards academic reforms • Taking the lead on one or more interventions/workstreams within the Sandipani Vidyalaya Programme, towards teacher support and accountability and student learning improvement. • Designing, piloting and developing the interventions (e.g. Professional Learning Communities, supporting a cadre of mentor teachers, Recognition mechanisms, remedial learning and tech -based learning solutions etc.) in collaboration with government counterparts • Looping in/liaison with district/division/block level officials to drive interventions at district/cluster level. • Applying content knowledge and classroom experience in developing these interventions that will lead to shifts in teacher mindset, knowledge and practice • Leading the pilot of interventions, documenting learnings and evolving the design to have greater impact at scale • Working closely with government stakeholders to build knowledge as well as build capacity towards improved implementation • Defining success metrics and growth aspiration for the project and communicating effectively with all stakeholders to translate this into a successful multi -year engagement To manage best -in -class project implementation to ensure impact • looking after certain set of schools to provide academic support, making co -visits with fellow Associates, demonstration at school level & scaffolding at teacher level. • Plan and sequence the implementation of programme interventions (such as Professional Learning Communities), in close coordination with the Project Coordination team and organizational subject experts • 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 • Facilitate sessions (e.g. training, focus group discussions, learning circles) with teachers, school leaders, cluster and block officials as required on high -impact teaching practices • 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, 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 designing and implementing academic reforms or educational interventions. 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 Application Submission: After you submit your application, you will go through the following process: Initial Review: The HR team will review your application within 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.