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Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
PEAS is a not-for-profit that expands access to inclusive, quality secondary education across Sub-Saharan Africa by running schools and improving the wider education system.
Our vision is a world where all children enjoy an education that unlocks their full potential. To achieve this our mission is to expand access to inclusive, quality secondary education across Sub-Saharan Africa.
PEAS is one of the largest secondary school networks in Sub-Saharan Africa. Each year, over 19,000 students learn at our 36 schools in rural communities across Uganda and Zambia. Drawing on our practical experience, we work hand in hand with governments to improve the wider education system.
People & Culture Manager job at PEAS (Promoting Equality in African Schools)
PEAS (Promoting Equality in African Schools)
The role will aim to achieve operational excellence in People and Culture at both office and school level ensuring that we are attracting, recruiting, selecting, retaining the best people and supporting them to deliver exceptional services to the young people we serve. You will be part of a global People and Culture group that includes People and Culture lead in the UK and HR Officer in Zambia. As a group, you will work collaboratively on People and Culture initiatives that can be adopted and adapted in all offices.
Specific responsibilities include but not limited to:
Develop, deliver and iterate a People and Culture strategy that aligns to PEAS organizational strategy.
Working with the Country Strategic team, ensure that there is a strategic workforce plan that is designed to support the delivery of PEAS organizational strategy
Be the technical expert for the Uganda office in People and Culture matters for HR issues such as performance, disciplinary and grievance processes.
Manage, deliver and monitor the People and Culture annual planning and strategy development and budget.
Develop and implement strong People and Culture initiatives that deliver effectiveness and adaptability
Lead on developing new and strengthening existing People and Culture systems and processes improvement to drive operational excellence at school level and office level
Provide People and Culture expertise to support the Country
Strategic team and Managers to identify and implement operational excellence initiatives.
The development and review of employment policies and
procedures in line with current legislation, safeguarding, organizational values and best practices.
To advise, assist staff and managers to ensure that they are fully trained in relation to the implementation of all employment legislation.
Manage the relationship and consult with the PEAS lawyer and other statutory bodies when needed for HR issues.
Work with the Head of Operations in the annual planning budget to ensure that there is annual costed leaming and development plan. Design, develop and implement a Leadership and Managers program that supports strong people management and performance culture aligned to PEAS culture.
Coordinate and monitor compliance with completion of mandatory training such as safeguarding, data protection etc.
Lead in the design, development and implementation of People and Culture DEI initiatives.
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Required Qualifications and Experience
A minimum University degree in Human Resources or Organizational Development and post graduate training in Human Resource Substantive experience (at least 6 years) in Human Resources, with at least two years of working at strategic leadership level. Detailed up to date knowledge of Uganda's employment law. Strong level of IT literacy including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Clous Software such as HRIS and the internet. Experience and knowledge of strategic workforce planning Experience, knowledge and passion for People and Culture system and processes design and improvement to deliver results.
Suitable and qualified candidates should follow this link: https://www.peas.org.uk/work-with-us/ to fill the application form for the job. Closing date for applications is 22/10/2023. Once the recruitment team has completed the shortlisting process, the successful applicants will be invited for an interview for further consideration
PEAS is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its recruitment practices and, in order to build the strongest possible workforce, actively seeks a diverse applicant pool. PEAS is committed to the protection of children, and we do not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. DEI approach is prioritizing increasing gender parity in leadership roles; we strongly encourage applications from female candidates
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