PEAS schools are run by Africans for Africans.
Our schools and country offices have always been fully staffed and led by Africans. 98% of our global staff are African. PEAS Board of Trustees is majority African and over 50% of our trustees are women.
We are proud of what we have achieved but are taking a deliberate approach to do more.
We do this by taking accountability for our high performance, challenging ourselves and each other to continually improve and support one another.
We employ 1,180 school staff including teachers, school leaders, and school support staff across our two school networks in Uganda and Zambia. In our country offices, we employ around 100 people in roles such as education, quality assurance, safeguarding, MEL, finance, people and culture, advocacy, and procurement.
In the UK, we have a small team focused on supporting the teams in Uganda, Zambia, and Ghana with everything from technical to fundraising support.
The Education and Partnerships Officer role is an exciting opportunity to support PEAS in crucial areas during a period of growth. The role will involve working closely with education teams in Uganda and Zambia to drive education quality.
This will include designing professional development frameworks and resources for teachers, school leaders, and support officers, ensuring alignment with evidence-based teaching practices. They will support the roll out of a new competency-based curriculum in Zambia by developing tools, resources, and quality assurance processes to ensure effective implementation. Additionally, the Education Officer will contribute to key education initiatives, including structured pedagogy programs and school improvement efforts in government schools, while supporting fundraising and external communications.
The successful candidate will need to be a strong educationalist with a deep commitment to supporting young people to fulfil their potential in and through education. They will need to be a quick learner, highly organised, and adept at working flexibly to support evolving team and organizational needs. Strong written and verbal communication are essential, as well as enthusiasm for working with multi-national teams.
For more details, please view the full job pack attached below.
The deadline for applications is midnight on Friday 14th February 2025 at 17:00 GMT. We will review and shortlist applications on a rolling basis and may close the application process sooner that the date specified should we receive a high number of suitable candidates. Due to high volumes of applications, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Please note – this role is open to applicants from the UK, Uganda, Zambia or Ghana. Therefore, the final salary level may vary dependent on the location of the successful applicant, to account for alignment with local compensation frameworks and costs of living.
Chief Programmes Officer (CPO)
Location: Any PEAS country of operation (Uganda, Zambia, Ghana, UK) with a preference for Africa-based candidates
Salary: £67,000 – £78,000 per year, dependent on experience and location
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Reports to: CEO
Application deadline: Rolling basis
About the Role
PEAS is seeking an exceptional Chief Programmes Officer (CPO) to join our Global Strategic Management Team and drive our mission forward. Reporting directly to the CEO, the CPO will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of education for hundreds of thousands of young people across Uganda, Zambia, and Ghana. The CPO is one of two people who can deputise for the CEO.
Key Responsibilities
Who We Are Looking For
How to Apply
To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to recruitment@peas.org.uk. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the process may close early if a suitable candidate is found.
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