Job Opportunity For Programme Manager, Delhi Programmes At Peepul

Responsibilities would include (including but not be limited to)

: To support the detailed design of the transformation and build a broad coalition of support around the programme objectives

• Work with senior government stakeholders, Peepul’s senior leadership and Programme Managers to create the strategic design of the transformation

• Build consensus within all levels of government around a common vision and set of objectives

• Outcome based approach to define success metrics and growth aspiration for the project and communicate effectively with all stakeholders on a multi-year state engagement across multiple districts To manage best-in-class project design and implementation

• Lead the Project Management Unit from Peepul, managing and sequencing the design and implementation of this project at-scale, in close coordination with Peepul’s curriculum and capacity building team

• Leverage Peepul’s work on exemplar schools to transfer codified best practices to the wider MCD context

• Create effective work planning and management systems to ensure work remains on track and effectively prioritized, including regular strategic reviews to keep the project design fit for purpose

• Develop systems to ensure the effective use of data across the programme, developing appropriate tracking metrics to ensure high-quality implementation and identify areas for course correction and learning

• Work with in-house M&E team and external experts to develop appropriate project evaluation tools, including rigorous programme assessment where appropriate

To build an effective and sustainable delivery architecture, including a high-performing team and strong public, private and non-profit partnerships

• Effectively work in a matrixed environment with education specialists, subject matter experts and field staff

• Develop and maintain strong operational relationships with government partners, providing leadership and putting in place mechanisms to support collaboration and cross-organizational working

• Stay updated on national and international trends and best practices.

• Contribute to sharing successes and research findings through publications and conferences.

• Design and build effective, fully aligned partnerships to leverage external expertise where appropriate given Peepul’s in-house skill set

• Build capacity within government teams to ensure ongoing, sustainable organisational self-improvement after the formal end of the project

To build and manage a strong team and plan for their growth and development:

• Lead and manage a high-performing team, promoting innovation and continuous learning.

• Set performance expectations, provide feedback, and support professional development and foster a positive and inclusive work environment for employee engagement and well-being.

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, development studies, or related disciplines is highly preferred.
• • Work Experience:
• We value both professional and personal experience.
• Candidates with 8-10 years of experience designing and delivering capacity-building interventions in the education sector, preferably in school settings. Additionally, experience working with government entities and familiarity with the Indian education system are highly desirable.
• • Other Skills:
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to oversee end-to-end training content development and delivery
• . • Language Proficiency: English and Hindi How to apply Interested candidates can send their updated resume at recruiter@aksartalent.com with the subject line “peepul- PM”