Sr. Project Manager/ Project Manager LiftEd

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
about our transformative work at http://peepulindia.org.  

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 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

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 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 [email protected].