Director Madhya Pradesh Programs

Role: Director Madhya Pradesh Programs (Leadership Role)
Experience Required: 15 years
Salary Band: 2535LPA
Location: Bhopal MP

About Peepul

Peepul is an educationfocused nonprofit organisations committed to transforming Indias education system and enabling every child to reach their full potential. We work closely with national state and local governments to transform government schools and government systems. Currently we work with governments in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh to meaningfully have an impact across 325000 teachers and 9.75 million students across 100000 schools.

At Peepul we collaborate with school systems to build the capacity of leaders teachers and institutions. We advocate for policy improvements support mentoring and monitoring and enhance studentteacher engagement in classrooms. Our work has been recognized internationally including receiving the Commonwealth Education Awards for Innovation and being featured in reports by respected organisations like the UN and the National Ministry of Education India and we are wellfunded by both Indian CSR and prominent international Foundations working toward a common purpose of excellent education for the most disadvantaged sections of society.

Driven by our core values of impact excellence and leadership we are a restless resilient and reflective organisations. Our team of 160 employees is passionate about creating lasting change and is rewarded competitively for their dedication. Join us in our mission to create a world where every child has equal access to highquality education. Learn more about our transformative work at ;

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. Some of the flagship programmes of the state we are coleading include:

CM Rise Teacher Professional Development programme: This international awardwinning programme looks to strengthen the training coaching and performance management of the 300000 teachers across the state.

CM RISE Schools: This breakthrough programme looks to build 10000 world class public schools in the state that enable excellence. In the first phase there are 300 K12 schools selected. Peepul is coleading the Academic Support and Monitoring Unit.

Beyond this we have been involved with Mission Education in the Alirajpur District of MP (Ministry of Educationled initiative for strengthening Foundational Literacy and Numeracy) and World Banksupported projects in the state.

About the role

Peepul is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Director to lead their Madhya Pradesh programmes which will be a critical role in furthering the organisationss successes and shaping its future growth. As a key member of the senior leadership team the Director will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer presenting a remarkable opportunity to influence the organisationss trajectory manage a highperforming team and contribute to the design and implementation of largescale education programmes.

Responsibilities would include (including but not limited to):

Strategic Leadership and Programme Management:

• Collaborate with the CEO and senior leadership to set program priorities and drive organisational growth.
• Provide strategic direction to Madhya Pradesh programmes aligning with Peepuls mission for excellent public education.
• Oversee planning implementation and monitoring to ensure impactful results.

Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build strong relationships with government officials and education stakeholders in Madhya Pradesh.
• Represent Peepul in highlevel meetings and conferences related to education reform.
• Foster collaborations with other organisations and institutions for program implementation.

Team Management and Development:

• Lead and manage a highperforming 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 wellbeing.

Program Design and Quality Assurance:

• Design evidencebased education interventions aligned with Madhya Pradeshs needs.
• Ensure program quality through robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks.

Policy Shaping and Thought Leadership:

• Engage with government authorities to support education policy reforms.
• Stay updated on national and international trends and best practices.
• Contribute to sharing successes and research findings through publications and conferences.

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. Advanced degree and professional qualification in public administration and/or management public policy economics or relevant discipline is preferred.

Work Experience: We value both professional and personal experience. The candidate should have 1215 years of experience with a proven track record of delivering robust strategic and operational leadership and ability to manage large teams with excellence and high expectations.

Other Skills: Outstanding interpersonal skills leadership communication and collaborating skills with internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and effectively navigate diverse environments. Education sector experience is preferred though not a mandatory requirement for the position. Experience working with government entities and familiarity with the Indian education system are highly desirable.

Language Proficiency: English and Hindi

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