PEAS schools are run by Africans, for Africans. 98% of our staff are from the countries we serve, and our Global Board is majority African and female.
We’re proud of this foundation, but we’re not standing still. We’re committed to building an organisation that reflects the communities we serve — ensuring every voice is heard and every team member can thrive.
Across our teams and countries, we work together to balance access, quality, and sustainability — always striving for the best outcomes for students. We hold ourselves and each other to high standards, celebrate success, and learn from every challenge.
PEAS schools employ over 1,200 teachers, school leaders, and support staff. They are supported by 100 people in our Uganda, Zambia, and Ghana offices who provide education, safeguarding, MEAL, finance, people and culture, advocacy, and procurement support.
Our global team is made up of 20 people providing technical expertise and fundraising support to our country teams.
Location: London (2 days/week in office), with occasional international travel
Reports to: Head of Partnerships
Salary: £40,600 – £45,600 (incl. London weighting)
Start date: ASAP
As Partnerships Lead – Philanthropy, you will play a central role in growing PEAS income from philanthropists and private foundations, to support our ambitious global strategy.
Working as part of a small, collaborative and high-performing global Partnerships Team, you’ll take the lead in building new philanthropic relationships and deepening existing ones—helping to raise over £7 million annually to support education in Uganda, Zambia, Ghana, and beyond. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the UK, US, and Africa to shape PEAS’ fundraising strategy, identify new opportunities, and craft compelling communications and pitches to gain funding support.
This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial and creative fundraiser with a proven track record in securing support from major donors and foundations. You’ll have the freedom to innovate, backed by a strong, supportive team culture where “everyone’s a fundraiser.”
If you’re excited by the chance to grow something impactful and work across continents with a mission-driven team, we’d love to hear from you.
Please find more information on this exciting role and requirements in the attached job pack below.
Location: Zambia, Uganda, or Ghana
Contract: 6-month fixed term, with possibility of extension
PEAS is hiring a Technical Team Associate to join our Global Technical Team for a 6-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to strategic education programmes, research, and monitoring and evaluation across our work in Uganda, Zambia, and Ghana.
You’ll support the design of teacher training, education content, and monitoring tools, while helping PEAS improve programme quality and share our learnings more widely. You’ll work closely with teams across our network and contribute to work that directly improves education outcomes for hundreds of thousands of young people.
Who we’re looking for:
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are especially keen to hear from candidates based in our countries of operation.
Location: Kampala, Uganda (with travel to PEAS network schools)
Contract: 5 months
Start date: As soon as possible
Application deadline: Tuesday 22nd October 2025, 5:00pm EAT
Apply to: recruitment-ug@peas.org.uk
PEAS Uganda is hiring a Marketing Coordinator to lead student enrolment campaigns across our 30 secondary schools. This is a short-term, high-impact opportunity for a creative and data-driven marketing professional with a passion for education.
Key responsibilities include:
Designing and executing targeted marketing campaigns to boost enrolment
Creating digital and print content, including social media and advertising materials
Managing PEAS schools’ online presence (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, website)
Coordinating community outreach, school events, and local partnerships
Supporting schools with marketing tools and basic training
Tracking campaign performance and reporting on results
Who we’re looking for:
Bachelor’s in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field
Minimum 3 years’ experience in marketing, preferably in education or the non-profit sector
Strong communication, project management, and digital marketing skills
Fluency in English and local languages highly desirable
Willingness to travel frequently to schools across Uganda
We strongly encourage applications from women and individuals from diverse backgrounds. PEAS is committed to safeguarding and child protection.
To apply, send your CV, cover letter, academic documents, and 3 references (as one PDF) to:
recruitment-ug@peas.org.uk.
Global Data Officer
PEAS is looking for a Global Data Officer to join our growing Technical Team and strengthen how we use data to improve education outcomes. This is a cross-functional role focused on improving data systems, enabling high-quality analysis, and supporting monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) across PEAS programmes in Uganda, Zambia, and Ghana.
You’ll play a vital role in building tools, dashboards, and data pipelines that unlock real-time insights. You’ll also support external evaluations, reporting, and MEL capacity-building.
Key responsibilities include:
Who we’re looking for:
We strongly encourage applicants from Uganda, Zambia, Ghana or similar contexts. Remote and flexible working options available.
PEAS expect the highest level of conduct and accountability from those who work with us. Our global policies set out the common values and principles that PEAS staff and associates abide by.
Our partnerships play a significant role in shaping the lives of thousands of young people. Learn why our partners work with us and how you can get involved.