Position: Project Manager (Only Female)

Organization: Peepul

Location: Raipur, Chhattisgarh

Apply: https://www.peepulindia.org/_files/ugd/eb3ad5_cb89212c320b4df7bac166e37ed1591d.pdf

About the role The role of the Project Manager is critical to the success of the continued partnership with the Government of Chhattisgarh towards achieving quality education for all and to Peepul’s strategic objective of supporting quality improvement in the public school system in India. The Project Manager will be an excellent team player who will independently lead and drive the design and delivery of interventions towards the support and accountability of teachers and academic officials of the state.

Responsibilities would include (including but not limited to):

• Programme Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement

o Collaborate closely with the Programme Manager to coordinate programme activities, meetings, and events.

o Conduct assessment of SIEMAT (through Interviews, survey, FGDs with stakeholders).

o Assist in tracking programme progress, milestones, and deadlines.

o Work with the team to ensure smooth execution of capacity building training programs and workshops for SIEMAT staff, and district and block level functionaries (CRCs, BRCs, DEOs, BEOs, Principals of DIETs, IASE and CTE)

o Contribute to building and maintaining positive relationships with government officials, educational institutions, and other stakeholders. 3

o Participate in meetings and communication with external partners as directed.

• School Leadership Capacity Building:

o Support Programme Manager in developing and implementing the School Leader Competency Development Framework.

o Create materials and resources for the capacity building training programs. o Coordinate the planning and training of the Midlevels, SMCs SDMCs, School Principals and Head Teachers based on the competency framework.

• To manage best-in-class project implementation to ensure impact

o Plan and sequence the implementation of programme interventions in close coordination with the Project Coordination team and subject experts

o Create effective work planning systems to ensure work remains on track and effectively prioritised, including regular work reviews to keep the project on track

o Potentially manage 1-2 associates and provide guidance/review on their deliverables

o Work with in-house M&E team and external experts to develop appropriate project evaluation tools

• To be a strong team collaborator, manage cross-functional relationships and engage effectively with key government stakeholders

o Foster a positive and collaborative culture of trust and high expectations in the team

o Develop and maintain strong operational relationships with government partners, putting in place mechanisms to support collaboration and cross-organisational working

o Design and build effective, fully aligned partnerships with other education non-profits and agencies, to leverage external expertise and resources where appropriate

o 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 post-graduate degree or equivalent in management studies or social sciences or related discipline is highly preferred.

• Work Experience: We value both professional and personal experience. We value both professional and personal experience. Candidates must have 4-6 years of relevant 4 experience in the management of initiatives in school systems and school management strengthening, and relevant experience in leading at least three large-scale system-level projects in school systems and school management strengthening.

• Other Skills: Strong project management skills, including planning, implementation, and evaluation of interventions.

• Language Proficiency: English and Hindi