PEAS- UGANDA LATEST JOB VACANCY:RECRUITMENT AND CAREERS IN UGANDA 2011 (2POSITIONS)

PEAS-Uganda

2 Vacancies

PEAS-Uganda is an education NGO, which aims to unlock the potential of Africa by delivering equal access to affordable, quality secondary education.
Posted On: Closing On:	Friday, 13 May 2011 Friday, 03 June 2011
Category:	Human Resources/Recruiting
Duration:
Job Description:	JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT PROMOTING EQUALITY IN AFRICAN SCHOOLS (PEAS-Ug) Chief Education Officer and Human Resource and Administration Manager
Preferred Skills:	PEAS-Uganda is an education NGO, which aims to unlock the potential of Africa by delivering equal access to affordable, quality secondary education. PEAS founds and develops low-fee, self-sustaining schools where they are needed most. Do you have the drive and enthusiasm to join a dynamic team leading the fastest growing network of private secondary schools in Uganda? By February 2012, PEAS-Uganda will be managing a network of 13 schools across Uganda and is serving as a model for other PEAS NGOs in Africa. CHIEF EDUCATION OFFICER PEAS is looking for candidates committed to the delivery of high quality and continually improving education across a network of up to 100 PEAS Secondary Schools in the next fi ve years. Key responsibilities: • Strategy – Develop and lead an innovative PEAS-Uganda Education Strategy to promote the continual improvement of Teaching and Learning. • Management - Oversee the effective management of a growing Education Department. • School Improvement Planning – Provide sustained support to individual schools to ensure that all PEAS schools are the best low-fee schools in Uganda. • Evaluation and Reporting – Establish a comprehensive system to evaluate the impact and progress of education outcomes at PEAS schools. • Communication and networking – Further develop relationships with key stakeholders from national government to local communities. • Finance - Ensure the fi nancial sustainability of the PEAS Education Department whilst maximizing activities to improve educational outcomes. Qualities & Experience • Degree level qualifi cation in a fi eld relating to Education Leadership or Management and knowledge of internationally recognised best practice in Teaching & Learning • Experience working in education and, preferably, with NGOs. • A dedication to setting ambitious educational goals and attaining tangible results. • Experience managing dynamic teams. • A strategic thinker able to fi nd creative solutions to challenges in education. • A confi dent communicator with interpersonal skills to work effectively with a range of stakeholders. HUMAN RESOURCES AND ADMINISTRATION MANAGER Key responsibilities • Lead the strategic planning for Human Resources to meet the needs of a rapidly expanding organization. • Develop and implement robust attraction and selection processes to ensure appointment of highly skilled staff. • Develop competitive remuneration strategies and motivating staff development programs to ensure the retention of talented staff. • Conduct induction processes for new staff and oversee an effective performance management system for all staff. • Organize the annual departmental budget and monitor the expenditure on a regular basis. • Manage the Administration Unit team to ensure the fi nancial and time effective running of a dynamic PEAS-Uganda offi ce. Essential Skills and Qualifi cation • University degree in Human Resource and Management related fi eld. • The qualifi cations and technical skills to oversee the Human Resource and Administration departments. • Strong communication skills and ability to work well within  team. To apply please complete the relevant application form and e-mail the form to hr@peas.org.uk (application forms accessed through the vacancies page at www.peas.org.uk) Deadline for applications: 5pm Friday 3rd June 2011 PEAS is a registered charity in the UK (No. 1107765) and a registered NGO in Uganda (5914/6641)