Project Associate Job in Peepul

Key responsibilities

To support the design and delivery of projects and build a coalition of support around them. Work with senior government stakeholders and Peepul s leadership, to support the design, development, and implementation of key projects / interventions, as part of the larger programme Build consensus within all levels of government and other stakeholders, towards the vision and objectives of the programme Define success metrics and growth aspiration for their projects/interventions, and communicate these effectively with all stakeholders Work with in-house M&E team and external experts to develop appropriate project evaluation tools, including rigorous academic assessment where appropriate To manage best-in-class project implementation. Own and drive the implementation of their projects at-scale, in close coordination with Peepul s education and training team, and in consultation with Project Manager(s) and Program Manager(s) Leverage Peepul s work across programmes to transfer codified learnings to their work Create effective work-planning and management systems to ensure work remains on track and effectively prioritised 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 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-organisational working. 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 projects / the broader programme Person Specification Experience: 2-5 years experience working in the development sector or otherwise Demonstrated knowledge and skills in project management Knowledge of public education systems and/or working with the government is desirable Strong track record of success as part of projects with multi-functional teams in complex, fluid situations. Demonstration through previous experience of this in either the corporate sector or development sector. Experience of working in government systems and awareness of education structures in India would be preferred. Direct classroom and teaching experience of 3-6 years, preferably within the government school system, and/or an education degree in Education is preferred Extensive experience of collaborating and partnering with senior internal and external stakeholders, including senior political figures, and communicating to a variety of audiences. Skills and Knowledge: Extremely strong analytical skills and good judgement, able to lead and manage project design and implementation. Ability to create technical documentation and liaise with both tech and non-tech stakeholders effectively An appreciation for education overall, and specific areas of expertise in education (e.g. primary school curriculum, digital content delivery, school leadership, etc.) would be preferable Strong research instinct; ability to gather information, examine perspectives and create synthesized solutions/recommendations Proficiency in data visualization and presentation, and strong communication The intellectual creativity and innovation to develop pragmatic solutions to operational challenges as they arise, while maintaining focus on strategic goals. Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to build strong relationships with a wide range of individuals in public, private and non-profit sectors. Effective leadership skills and interpersonal skills, to be able to foster a strong Peepul delivery team and to work with public sector colleagues and associates with a consultative and collegiate decision making style. Bias to action, with an ability to step back and see the larger picture An ability to work successfully under pressure with the capacity to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines. Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills, to ensure the goals and operations of the project are well understood across all stakeholder groups Personal attributes: A passion for education and a genuine commitment to Peepul s mission and values. The tenacity, flexibility, and resilience to adapt rapidly to changing priorities in a fastmoving, complex environment. High levels of personal impact with the ability to command the respect of wide range of senior stakeholders. Significant personal drive, energy, ambition, and enthusiasm. Enthusiasm for taking on a start-up role, in what will be a fast-paced, growing, changing network Performance orientation - sets and achieves high standards for self and others Language skills: Fluency in English and Hindi