Nature of employment: Full-time
Reporting to: Programme Manager/ Project 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
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].
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