Nature of employment: Full-time

Location: Madhya Pradesh

About Peepul

Peepul is an education-focused non-profit organization committed to transforming India's education system and enabling every child to reach their full potential. We work closely with national, state, and local governments to strengthen government schools and education systems at scale. Currently, we partner with governments in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh, impacting over 6.6 million students, 273,000+ teachers, and 2,400+ school leaders across 90,000+ government schools.

At Peepul, we collaborate with school systems to build the capacity of leaders, teachers, and institutions. We advocate policy improvements, support mentoring and monitoring mechanisms, and enhance student-teacher engagement in classrooms. Through our work, we have directly supported 5.94 million students, 254,000 teachers, and 1,644 school leaders across 88,711 schools in Madhya Pradesh, and 658,000 students, 19,000 teachers, and 821 school leaders across 1,500 schools in Delhi.

Our work has been recognized internationally, including receiving the Commonwealth Education Awards for Innovation and being featured in reports by respected organizations such as the United Nations and the Ministry of Education, Government of India. We are supported by leading Indian CSR partners and prominent international foundations that share our vision of ensuring excellent education for the most disadvantaged children. Driven by our core values of impact, excellence, and leadership, we are a restless, resilient, and reflective organization. Our team of 200+ 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 high-quality education.

Learn more about our transformative work at http://peepulindia.org.

About Role

Peepul is seeking a Project Manager– Gender Mainstreaming in Madhya Pradesh who will provide research, coordination, and operational support to the Programme Manager – Gender based out of Delhi. The role will contribute to implementation of gender initiatives, capacity-building activities, monitoring and reporting, and stakeholder coordination. It is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in advancing gender equity within education programs and at an organizational level

What You Will Own

Peepul is seeking a Project Manager– Gender Mainstreaming in Madhya Pradesh who will provide research, coordination, and operational support to the Programme Manager – Gender based out of Delhi. The role will contribute to implementation of gender initiatives, capacity-building activities, monitoring and reporting, and stakeholder coordination. It is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in advancing gender equity within education programs and at an organizational level.

Responsibilities would include (but not be limited to):

Programmatic & Operational Support

· Assist in integrating gender-responsive and inclusion approaches into program activities and operations.

· Support Lead reviews of classroom practices, community environment, and learning materials through a gender and inclusion lens.

· Provide logistical and administrative support for gender-related initiatives.

Monitoring & Data Management

· Collect and maintain gendersex-disaggregated data from programs.

· Support preparation of trackers, dashboards, and reports on gender action plan progress.

· Contribute to donor and leadership reporting on gender-related initiatives.

Capacity Building & Communication

· Coordinate workshops, sensitisation sessions, and training on gender equity.

· Develop documentation, case studies, and awareness materials to highlight gender integration.

· Support communication of gender work internally and externally.

Stakeholder Coordination

· Liaise with internal teams to gather inputs for gender-related projects.

· Support coordination with external consultants, partners, and government stakeholders.

Project Management Support

· Assist in tracking project deliverables, budgets, and timelines.

· Ensure smooth execution of activities under the Gender Policy and Action Plan.

What we are looking for

· Someone who understands how gender intersects with factors such as poverty, caste, disability, geography, and other forms of exclusion, and can apply this lens to address barriers to learning, participation, and development.

· Someone who is a proactive self-starter, comfortable working independently, taking initiative, and leading efforts to achieve results in dynamic and evolving environments.

Qualifications and Role Requirements:

At Peepul, we seek talented professionals who are 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:

· Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, International Development, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

· Work Experience: We value both professional and personal experience. Candidates with 4-6 years of relevant experience in project management, with specific exposure to gender mainstreaming, social inclusion, or equity-focused programs. Additionally, a good understanding of gender concepts, intersectionality, frameworks, and tools which apply to government entities and familiarity with the Indian education system is highly desirable.

· Soft Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (and local language, if applicable). Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across diverse groups. Proactive, reliable, collaborative and willingness to learn.

· Language Proficiency: English and Hindi