Chief Education Officer/ Human resources and Administration Manager

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 financial and time effective running of a dynamic PEAS-Uganda office.

Essential Skills and Qualification
• University degree.

• The qualifications 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)

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