Peepul
Website:
peepulindia.org
Job details:
Location: Delhi
Experience: 6-8 Years
Programme / Team: Delhi (PMU)
About Peepul
Peepul is an education-focused non-profit working with governments to strengthen India’s public education system at scale. We partner with national, state, and local governments to improve teaching, leadership, and system effectiveness in government schools.
Currently, Peepul works with governments in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh, impacting over 9.75 million students, 325,000 teachers, and 100,000+ schools. Our work has received national and international recognition, including the Commonwealth Education Award for Innovation, and is supported by Indian CSR partners and leading global foundations.
Driven by our values of impact, excellence, and leadership, our 200+ member team is committed to delivering lasting, system-level change in education.
Learn more: http://peepulindia.org
Programme Overview
Peepul is committed to driving systemic improvements within the public education landscape of the national capital. Working in close conjunction with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and other key government entities, our Delhi programmes aim to build the capacity of educators, streamline academic interventions, and strengthen institutional frameworks at the foundational level. This partnership focuses on rolling out scalable, high-impact initiatives that directly improve the quality of teaching and learning in MCD-administered schools across all zones.
About the role
The Senior Associate – Delhi PMU is a critical execution-focused role within Peepul's Delhi team. This position serves as an essential bridge between strategic programme planning and ground-level implementation across MCD zones. The ideal candidate is a driven, detail-oriented, and collaborative professional who can independently manage day-to-day project activities, maintain robust tracking systems, liaise effectively with zonal and school-level government officials, and support the Project Manager in the seamless delivery of programme objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute meaningfully to one of India's most impactful urban education reform initiatives.
Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Strategic Stakeholder Management & Securing Approvals
- Serve as the principal liaison between Peepul and senior officials within the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and allied government departments.
- Proactively navigate the government ecosystem to secure critical approvals, permissions, and administrative orders required for the seamless roll-out of educational interventions.
- Lead policy advocacy efforts and build consensus, ensuring absolute alignment between the MCD's administrative goals and Peepul's programme objectives.
- Anticipate bureaucratic challenges and devise strategic, diplomatic workarounds to maintain project momentum and safeguard team deliverables.
Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Lead, manage, and inspire the Delhi-based Project Management Unit (PMU), fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture of trust and excellence.
- Provide strategic direction, continuous mentorship, and day-to-day guidance to Project Managers, and Associates, working with MCD schools.
- Establish robust work-planning systems and conduct regular reviews to ensure the team’s activities are effectively prioritized and remain on track.
- Build the capacity of internal team members, equipping them with the skills necessary to engage effectively with local block and district-level officials.
Project Execution & Deliverables Tracking
- Oversee the comprehensive tracking and monitoring of programme deliverables across all Delhi-based programmes, ensuring alignment with agreed timelines, quality standards, and strategic objectives.
- Conduct regular reviews of zonal-level implementation progress and identify emerging bottlenecks, administrative challenges, or operational gaps that may impede programme delivery.
- Provide active strategic support to the PMU team in diagnosing and resolving zonal-level challenges, including facilitating escalation to government partners where necessary and collaborating with MCD officials to unlock barriers.
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, Consulting, Public Policy, or a related field.
- Work Experience: We value both professional and personal experience. Candidates with 6-8 years of experience leading and managing education-related projects, preferably within the public school system or education non-profits particularly in areas such as project management, monitoring units or educational interventions. Or experience of managing project management units for government projects. Preference will be given to candidates who also have direct classroom and teaching experience, ideally within the government school system.
- Other Skills: Strong project management skills, including planning, implementation, and evaluation of interventions.
- Language Proficiency: English and Hindi
How to Apply
Apply via Peepul's careers portal using "Apply" button.
You will be required to submit:
- CV (1–2 pages) outlining relevant experience and qualifications.
- Cover Letter explaining your motivation to work with Peepul and alignment with the role.
For queries related to the hiring process, reach out to recruitment@peepulindia.org
Click on Apply to know more.