Project Manager - Gender

About the Organisation

Peepul is an education nonprofit focused on improving government school systems across India so children can realise their full potential. The organisation works with state and local governments to strengthen schools, build the capability of teachers and school leaders, improve classroom practice, and support better education policy. Its work spans Delhi and Madhya Pradesh and has reached more than 6.6 million students, 2,73,000 teachers, and 2,400 school leaders across 90,000 government schools. Peepul has also received international recognition, including the Commonwealth Education Awards for Innovation, and has been featured by the United Nations and the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

Role Overview

This position is based in Bhopal and will support the Programme Manager - Gender, who is located in Delhi. The role involves programme coordination, operational assistance, data handling, and reporting support for gender mainstreaming work across Peepul’s education programmes in Madhya Pradesh.

What You Will Do

• Help integrate gender-responsive and inclusive practices into programme activities and daily operations.
• Review classroom practices, community settings, and learning resources through a gender and inclusion perspective.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for gender-focused initiatives.
• Gather and manage sex-disaggregated programme data.
• Build and maintain trackers, dashboards, and progress updates for the Gender Action Plan.
• Support reporting to donors and organisational leadership on gender-related work.
• Organise workshops, awareness sessions, and training programmes on gender equity.
• Draft case studies, documentation, and communication materials that showcase gender integration.
• Assist with internal and external communication related to gender work.
• Work with internal teams to collect inputs for gender projects.
• Coordinate with consultants, partners, and government stakeholders when required.
• Monitor deliverables, budgets, and timelines for assigned projects.
• Support effective implementation of the Gender Policy and Action Plan.

Candidate Profile

• A bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, International Development, or a related discipline is required; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Between 4 and 6 years of relevant project management experience, ideally including exposure to gender mainstreaming, social inclusion, or equity-oriented programmes.
• Sound understanding of gender concepts, intersectionality, and related frameworks and tools, especially in the context of government systems and education.
• Prior familiarity with the Indian education system is highly desirable.
• Awareness of how gender connects with poverty, caste, disability, and geography as barriers to learning and participation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Hindi.
• A self-driven, dependable, and collaborative working style, with the ability to work independently in fast-changing environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort engaging with a range of stakeholders.

Additional Information

Impact area: Gender Equity in Education.

Location: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

Job type: Full-time.

Experience level: Mid-level.

Application deadline: August 30, 2026.

Posted on: June 23, 2026.

Curated by: Greeshma.

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