Senior Project Associate / Project Associate (Implementation) - CPD MP

Nature of employment: Full-time Reporting to: (Sr.) Project Manager - Implementation Location(s): Shivpuri, Chattarpur, Narmadapuram, Shadol, Rewa, Sidhi & Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh 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 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 CM Rise Techer Professional Development programme. This international award-winning programme looks to strengthen the training, coaching and performance management of the ~300,000 teachers across the state.

About the role

The Senior Project Associate / Project Associate at Peepul is purpose-driven, understanding the organization's values and the significance of their work. They embrace diverse perspectives, take ownership of deliverables, and work efficiently with minimal guidance. Their entrepreneurial mindset drives them to seek greater responsibility and contribute to organization-building activities. They possess extensive knowledge of the Indian

education

system, actively shaping best practices and maintaining clear communication. As supportive team players, they foster a positive team climate through active listening and self-motivation. The Senior Project Associate's competence, dedication, and initiative make them a valuable asset to Peepul's mission. The Senior Project Associate is a crucial role in fostering a successful partnership with the Government of Madhya Pradesh and achieving the strategic objective of Peepul to enhance the quality of

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in India's public school system. The Project Associate will lead and execute initiatives independently, focusing on supporting and holding teachers and academic officials accountable. They will combine educational expertise, creative problem-solving, and stakeholder management to design, implement, and monitor high-quality projects aimed at improving

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in the state.

Responsibilities

would include (including but not limited to):  To be a quality content developer aligned with organizational philosophy and system needs: Create and curate educational content, including training session plans, modules, scripts, schema, etc. all resources. Develop content that aligns with educational standards, curriculum requirements, and pedagogical best practices. Strategizing and planning the key interventions under Teachers Capacity Building: Design and strategize comprehensive teacher capacity-building interventions, including workshops, training sessions, and professional development initiatives, tailored to address identified gaps and enhance classroom effectiveness. Stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in educational content creation and apply innovative approaches to enhance engagement and learning outcomes. Create documented reports of project/training implementations, design forms, and prepare decks for key events. Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to institutionalize processes and ensure the quality of various interventions. Codification of best practices, case studies to ensure the knowledge management and sharing within organisation and with the wider sector. To be a strong team collaborator and engage with key government stakeholders: Working with senior government stakeholders and teams to support the design, development, and implementation of key projects/interventions. Developing and maintaining strong operational relationships with government partners, providing leadership, and implementing mechanisms to support collaboration and cross-organizational working. Demonstrating an in-depth understanding of the Indian K-12

, and pedagogical best practices. Strategizing and planning the key interventions under Teachers Capacity Building: Design and strategize comprehensive teacher capacity-building interventions, including workshops, training sessions, and professional development initiatives, tailored to address identified gaps and enhance classroom effectiveness. Stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in educational content creation and apply innovative approaches to enhance engagement and learning outcomes. Create documented reports of project/training implementations, design forms, and prepare decks for key events. Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to institutionalize processes and ensure the quality of various interventions. Codification of best practices, case studies to ensure the knowledge management and sharing within organisation and with the wider sector. To be a strong team collaborator and engage with key government stakeholders: Working with senior government stakeholders and teams to support the design, development, and implementation of key projects/interventions. Developing and maintaining strong operational relationships with government partners, providing leadership, and implementing mechanisms to support collaboration and cross-organizational working. Demonstrating an in-depth understanding of the Indian K-12

education

system in interactions with stakeholders (e.g., Government counterparts). Develop Middle level Officers as academic coaches for on-site support to teachers and positively impact learning outcomes. To ensure the quality of large-scale implementation with a focus on Impact: Developing systems to deliver agreed-upon end products with ownership for specific tasks, effective use of data, and communication across the programme. Defining success metrics and growth aspirations for their projects/interventions and communicating these effectively with all stakeholders (internal and external). Collaborating with