Project Manager – Gender
Nature of employment: Full-time
Reporting to: Programme Manager
Location: Madhya Pradesh
About Peepul
6.5 million students. 291,000 teachers. 90,000+ schools. That’s the scale of what Peepul is changing — and this role sits at the centre of it. Peepul is an education non-profit working with state governments in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh to drive systemic reform at scale. We’ve received international recognition — including the Commonwealth Education Award for Innovation — and are backed by India’s leading CSR funders and global partners. Our model is simple: embed, deliver, measure anchored in system-level change, in partnership with governments. We are a growing organisation with an ambitious strategy and a strong evidence base. 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
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.
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
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 gender sex-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:
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