Project Associate Job in Peepul

Project Associate

Peepul 4+ weeks ago

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Not Disclosed
Full-time
Permanent

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Job Summary Key responsibilitiesTo support the design and delivery of projects, and build a coalition of support aroundthem Work with senior government stakeholders and Peepuls leadership, to support thedesign, development, and implementation of key projects / interventions, as part of thelarger programme Build consensus within all levels of government and other stakeholders, towards thevision and objectives of the programme Define success metrics and growth aspiration for their projects/interventions, andcommunicate these effectively with all stakeholders Work with in-house M&E team and external experts to develop appropriate projectevaluation tools, including rigorous academic assessment where appropriateTo manage best-in-class project implementation Own and drive the implementation of their projects at-scale, in close coordination withPeepuls education and training team, and in consultation with Project Manager(s) andProgram Manager(s) Leverage Peepuls work across programmes to transfer codified learnings to their work Create effective work-planning and management systems to ensure work remains ontrack and effectively prioritised Develop systems to ensure the effective use of data across the programme, developingappropriate tracking metrics to ensure high-quality implementation and identify areasfor course correction and learningTo be a strong team collaborator, manage cross-functional relationships and engageeffectively with key government stakeholders Effectively work in a matrixed environment with education specialists, subject matterexperts and field staff Develop and maintain strong operational relationships with government partners,providing leadership and putting in place mechanisms to support collaboration andcross-organisational working. Design and build effective, fully aligned partnerships to leverage external expertisewhere appropriate given Peepuls in-house skill-set Build capacity within government teams to ensure ongoing, sustainable organisationalself-improvement after the formal end of the projects / the broader programmePerson SpecificationExperience: 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 thecorporate sector or development sector. Experience of working in government systems and awareness of education structures inIndia would be preferred. Direct classroom and teaching experience of 3-6 years, preferably within the governmentschool system, and/or an education degree in Education is preferred Extensive experience of collaborating and partnering with senior internal and externalstakeholders, including senior political figures, and communicating to a variety ofaudiences.Skills and Knowledge: Extremely strong analytical skills and good judgement, able to lead and manage projectdesign and implementation. Ability to create technical documentation and liaise with both tech and non-techstakeholders 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 bepreferable Strong research instinct: ability to gather information, examine perspectives and createsynthesized solutions/recommendations Proficiency in data visualization and presentation, and strong communication The intellectual creativity and innovation to develop pragmatic solutions to operationalchallenges as they arise, while maintaining focus on strategic goals. Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to build strong relationshipswith 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 Peepuldelivery team and to work with public sector colleagues and associates with aconsultative 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 competingpriorities and deliver to deadlines. Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills, to ensure the goals andoperations of the project are well understood across all stakeholder groupsPersonal attributes: A passion for education and a genuine commitment to Peepuls mission and values. The tenacity, flexibility, and resilience to adapt rapidly to changing priorities in afastmoving, complex environment. High levels of personal impact with the ability to command the respect of wide range ofsenior stakeholders. Significant personal drive, energy, ambition, and enthusiasm. Enthusiasm for taking on a start-up role, in what will be a fast-paced, growing, changingnetwork Performance orientation - sets and achieves high standards for self and others

Experience Required :

2 to 5 Years

Vacancy :

2 - 4 Hires