Jobs Opportunities at PEAS-Uganda

JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT PROMOTING EQUALITY IN AFRICAN SCHOOLS (PEAS-Ug)
Managing Director and Associate Director (Internal Audit & Financial Training)

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.

MANAGING DIRECTOR
Key responsibilities:
Strategy-Developing an innovative strategy to shape the future of PEAS-Uganda with
the CEO of PEAS-UK

Management - Lead and inspire the dynamic PEAS-Uganda team during a time of rapid
expansion

Implementation-Oversee the launch and sustainable development of tens of schools
across Uganda

External Relations- Advance relationships with key stakeholders from national
government to local communities

Finance - Prudent fi nancial management of PEAS Uganda funds

Reporting- co-ordinate project monitoring and evaluation processes, reporting to
PEAS-UK, to ensure that PEAS-Ug is continually striving to improve

Qualities & Experience:
The ability to lead a growing team to double PEAS’s project portfolio every two years
A proven record of managing a complex and rapidly growing organisation
A confident communicator with interpersonal skills to work effectively with a range of
stakeholders from school catering staff to government ministers
The qualifications and technical skills to oversee the financial and project management
of the varied aspects of PEAS’s activities
An understanding of the challenges and opportunities of working in the not for profit
and/or education sectors

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR (INTERNAL AUDIT & FINANCIAL TRAINING)
PEAS is looking for candidates with a passion for transparency with the knowledge base to bring financial issues to life, communicate complex, detailed fi nancial information clearly and to ensure the effi ciency and probity of all the schools within our growing network.

Key responsibilities:
Carry out termly financial audits for up to 15 schools to ensure accountability, performance,economy, efficiency and effectiveness

Identify opportunities for improved efficiency and reduced risk

Support the Finance Director in further developing effective internal controls and risk
management systems for schools

Communicate audit findings to school Boards and PEAS Finance Committee, and create
comprehensive and accessible reports for stakeholders

Use your knowledge of finance to develop financial training programmes to lead the
professional development of school Directors of Finance

Essentials Skills and Qualification:
University degree/Diploma in finance and accounting related field

Excellent MS Office skills and knowledge of electronic and IFRS accounting

Strong presentation and communication skills

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter to the HR department by post, email or in
person. E-mail preferred.
Deadline for applications: 5pm Friday January 14th 2011
Jobs start date: 1st February 2011.
Plot 2881, Block 216, Kasasi, Kawempe, Kampala, PO BOX 23308, Kampala
Tel: 0718093205, Email: hr@peas.org.uk
Visit the website for more information on PEAS: www.peas.org.uk
PEAS is a registered charity in the UK (No. 1107765) and a registered NGO in Uganda
(5914/6641)