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: 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.
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.
Location: Ndola, Zambia
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Reporting to: Head of Operations
Salary: K457,200 – K523,200 per annum
Application deadline: Sunday, 23rd November 2025, 17:00 CAT
PEAS Zambia is looking for an experienced and dynamic Human Resource Specialist to lead and coordinate HR functions across our country programme. This is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring our HR systems and practices are compliant, effective, and aligned with our values and legal frameworks.
You’ll oversee all aspects of HR, including workforce planning, recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, and staff development. You’ll also lead on safeguarding, inclusion, and DEI implementation across the organisation.
Lead and implement PEAS Zambia’s People and Culture strategy
Oversee HR compliance, policy updates, and internal/external audits
Manage recruitment, onboarding, and induction across all teams
Provide strategic leadership on employee relations, wellbeing, and staff engagement
Drive performance management and coordinate learning and development initiatives
Oversee payroll input, HRIS data management, and HR reporting
Supervise and build the capacity of the Senior HR Officers
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field (ZIHRM certification required)
5–7 years of progressive HR experience, including 2+ years in management
Experience working in NGOs and leading HR policy development and recruitment
Strong knowledge of Zambian labour law and international HR best practice
Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills
High levels of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
We strongly encourage applications from female candidates and those from underrepresented backgrounds. PEAS is committed to child protection and safe recruitment practices.
To apply, please complete the online application form and attach your CV.
System Strengthening Manager (Uganda)
Location: Kampala, Uganda (with up to 50% travel)
PEAS is seeking an experienced and strategic education leader to take forward our system strengthening work in Uganda. As System Strengthening Manager, you’ll play a vital role in scaling PEAS’ best practices—such as our school inspections model, school improvement planning, CPD, and safeguarding approaches—across government secondary schools.
You’ll manage a team of School Improvement Officers and build collaborative partnerships with key education stakeholders, including the Ministry of Education and Sports, Directorate of Education Standards, and District Local Governments. You’ll oversee programme implementation, drive national-level engagement, and support the integration of PEAS’ evidence-based tools into government systems.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in school leadership, education systems, or programme management, and a passion for improving outcomes for learners at scale.
Key Requirements
PEAS is committed to child protection and preventing corruption. We follow safe recruitment practices and conduct background checks in line with our safeguarding and anti-corruption policies.
Child Protection Officer (Uganda)
Location: PEAS Country Office, Kampala, Uganda (with up to 40% field travel)
PEAS is recruiting a committed and experienced Child Protection Officer to ensure best practices in safeguarding are implemented across our Uganda school network.
In this role, you will champion a culture of child protection by training staff and students, raising awareness of safeguarding policies, and ensuring that concerns are reported, recorded, and addressed promptly and professionally. You’ll support school teams to build safe, inclusive learning environments and lead initiatives that promote gender equity and child participation.
You’ll also play a key role in supporting school leaders to comply with national laws and safeguarding guidelines, working in close partnership with regional and national stakeholders.
Key Requirements
PEAS is committed to child protection and preventing corruption. We follow safe recruitment practices and conduct background checks in line with our safeguarding and anti-corruption policies.
Professional Development Consultant (Short-Term Consultancy)
PEAS is looking for a dynamic Professional Development Consultant to support the design and piloting of a new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme for teachers in Uganda and Zambia. This is a short-term consultancy with the potential for future collaboration.
About PEAS
PEAS (Promoting Equality in African Schools) is a non-profit organisation with a mission to expand access to quality secondary education across sub-Saharan Africa. Since 2008, we’ve built and run schools in underserved communities, empowering young people—especially girls—with the education and skills they need to thrive. Today, PEAS runs a network of schools across Uganda, Zambia, and Ghana, and supports public schools through government partnerships and school improvement programmes.
About the Consultancy
We are currently designing a new CPD programme focused on instructional leadership and active teaching and learning. Building on a recent internal review of our CPD approach, this consultancy will help design, refine, and test a pilot version of the new CPD cycle in selected schools in Uganda and Zambia. The consultant will work closely with the Global Technical Team and country-level education teams.
Key Responsibilities
Person Specification
We’re looking for a consultant with:
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