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1. Job Advert: Restaurant Stores Personnel
We are seeking a Stores Personnel to join our restaurant team. The role involves managing stock, maintaining accurate records, conducting stock takes, and ensuring smooth flow of supplies.
Requirements:
Previous experience in stores/inventory management preferred.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Honest, reliable, and able to work under minimal supervision.
If you are proactive and ready to support a fast-paced restaurant environment, send your CV
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ACTCO Accountants has been serving a broad range of local and international clients across various industries and is now seeking to recruit for multiple positions within its Audit & Assurance and Tax service lines.
1. Job Title: Audit Associate
Service Line: Audit & Assurance
Job Summary: ACTCO Accountants is seeking a results oriented Audit Associate to join our Audit & Assurance team. The successful candidate will support audit engagements, ensure efficient and effective execution of audits in compliance with standards, and deliver high-quality work to clients.
Key Responsibilities:

Assist in planning including risk assessments , and completion of audit engagements.
Perform analytical reviews, and substantive audit testing.
Prepare audit documentation and working papers in line with professional standards.
Support in drafting management letters and audit reports.
Liaise with clients to gather financial data and provide audit support.
Maintain confidentiality and always uphold professional ethics.

Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics or related field.
Studying towards ACCA/CA Zambia qualification and must have minimum of a Diploma or better.
Minimum of 1 year experience in audit or accounting.
Good understanding of IFRS and auditing standards.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Knowledge and experience of CaseWare will be an added advantage.

2. Job Title: Semi-Senior Audit Associate
Service Line: Audit & Assurance
Job Summary: ACTCO Accountants are recruiting a Semi-Senior Audit Associate who will lead audit assignments, supervise junior staff, and ensure timely and quality service delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking career growth.
Key Responsibilities:

Lead and execute audit engagements from planning to completion for small to medium client and on large clients assist the senior.
Supervise and review the work of Audit Associates and trainees.
Conduct substantive testing, control reviews, and risk assessments.
Prepare and review audit files, ensuring compliance with auditing standards.
Compile financial statements, management letters, and other client deliverables.
Liaise with clients, seniors and managers on engagement progress and issues.
Coach and mentor junior team members.
Escalating more complex matters to audit senior/manager

Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics or related discipline.
Professional qualification in progress (ACCA/CA Zambia) – Fully qualified or two papers to completion.
Minimum 2years’ experience in external audit.
Excellent attention to detail, self-review and delivery work to expected quality standard
Sound knowledge of IFRS, ISAs, and Zambian financial reporting standards.
Strong written and verbal communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and deliver within deadlines.
Knowledge and experience of CaseWare will be an added advantage.

3. Job Title: Tax Associate
Service Line: Tax
Job Summary: ACTCO Accountants is looking for a Tax Associate to join our growing Tax Advisory division. The successful candidate will provide tax compliance and advisory services to clients, ensuring full compliance with Zambian tax laws.
Key Responsibilities:

Prepare, review, and file tax computations and returns (Income Tax, VAT, PAYE, WHT etc.).
Assist in the review of Transfer Pricing documentation and matters
Advise clients on tax planning, structuring, and compliance matters.
Assist clients during ZRA audits, queries, and assessments.
Keep abreast of changes in Zambian tax legislation.
Prepare tax advisory reports and client communications.
Review tax computations and provisions for audit engagements.

Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.
Studying towards ACCA/CA Zambia qualification and must have minimum of a Diploma or better.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in taxation (preferably in a professional services firm).
In-depth knowledge of Zambian tax laws, regulations and ability to resolve matters
Strong analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
Ability to manage multiple tax assignments with minimal supervision, adhering to timelines.
Ability to research and solve problems.

4. Job Title: Senior Tax Associate
Service Line: Tax
Job Summary:
ACTCO Accountants are seeking an experienced Senior Tax Associate to lead tax compliance and advisory assignments. The role involves managing complex client matters, mentoring junior staff, and delivering high-quality tax solutions.
Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage tax compliance and advisory assignments.
Review and file complex tax computations and returns (Income Tax, VAT, PAYE, WHT, Property Transfer Tax, etc.).
Prepare and review Transfer Pricing documentation (TP) and matters including TP local files.
Provide tax planning, restructuring, and advisory services.
Represent clients during ZRA audits, assessments, and disputes.
Monitor changes in tax legislation and communicate to clients.
Prepare and review tax advisory reports and proposals.
Supervise and mentor junior tax staff.
Work closely with audit teams on tax related matters.
Ability to interpret legal documents and undertake research
Embed technology advancements to improve efficiency and management of client information
Business development and managing a portfolio of clients

Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related discipline.
Professional qualification ACCA/CA Zambia (Qualified).
Diploma in Taxation will be an added advantage.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in taxation, preferably in a professional services firm.
Strong knowledge of Zambian tax laws, regulations, and ability to resolve matters.
Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
Leadership skills with ability to manage multiple client assignments.
High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.

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About Generation Alive (GAL)
Generation Alive (GAL) is a feminist organization of dynamic young women working to advance the rights of girls and women in Zambia. We focus on leadership development, health, gender equality, governance, climate justice, economic strengthening and digital literacy in our work.
We promote equality and fight injustices that inhibit women and girls from enjoying their rights. GAL strengthens the collective voice, power, and influence of girls and women by enabling them to make informed choices, participate in decision-making, mobilize, and take collective action. Our feminist approach is grounded in transforming social norms, addressing unequal power relations, and ensuring inclusivity, intersectionality, and diversity.
Purpose of the Role
The Programmes Officer will lead the integration and promotion of GAL’s thematic areas in line with our strategic priorities. The role requires a committed feminist who can design, implement, and advocate for transformative interventions, build the capacity of young people, women, staff, and partners, and drive programmes that are inclusive, rights-based, and sustainable.
Key Responsibilities

Design and support programme and policy initiatives advancing women’s and girls’ rights at local, national, and international levels.
Integrate economic strengthening and digital business models into programme delivery to support young women’s livelihoods.
Lead safeguarding initiatives to ensure the safety, dignity, and wellbeing of young people in all interventions.
Develop and implement advocacy and campaign strategies amplifying the voices of young people and marginalized groups.
Support resource mobilization efforts including proposal writing and donor engagement.
Produce timely, high-quality programme reports and knowledge products for donors and partners.
Facilitate capacity-building sessions for staff, young people, and partners.
Coordinate research efforts to generate evidence for advocacy, campaigns, and policy reform.
Represent GAL in strategic meetings, coalitions, and advocacy platforms.
Document and disseminate lessons learned, best practices, and innovations to strengthen programming impact.

Person Specification
Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Gender, Development Studies, Social Work, or a related field.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in programme management, preferably in women’s rights, youth empowerment, or feminist organizations.
Proven track record in economic strengthening, digital business integration, and child and youth-focused programming.
Demonstrated experience in advocacy, campaigns, and policy influencing.
Experience building and managing partnerships, coalitions, and networks.
Strong understanding of safeguarding principles and their application in  programming.
Familiarity with donor requirements and experience in resource mobilization.

Skills and Competencies

Strong feminist values with the ability to integrate feminist approaches across programming.
Excellent facilitation, participatory engagement, and community mobilization skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality outputs.
Strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a cohesive, collaborative team.
Demonstrated commitment to intersectionality, diversity, and inclusion.

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Company Overview
Emerging Cooking Solutions (ECS) – trading as SupaMoto – is a clean cooking company headquartered in Zambia with operations in Malawi and Sweden. Our mission is to build a thriving ecosystem of clean cooking through innovation, teamwork, and accountability, delivering affordable solutions that create meaningful impact for healthier lives.
Position Overview
The Community Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the rollout of the Beans-for-Customers Program, working closely with health volunteers, SupaMoto agents, shopkeepers, and customers. The role will serve as a liaison between the community and SupaMoto, ensuring effective coordination, monitoring, and reporting of program activities.
Key Responsibilities

Support program management of the Beans-for-Customers initiative.
Liaise with bean suppliers to coordinate delivery schedules.
Supervise deliveries of beans, ensuring proper placement in PICS bags.
Liaise with donor representatives for quality checks.
Work with health volunteers, SupaMoto agents, and shopkeepers to ensure program rollout and compliance.
Provide field support for the SupaMoto fintech team.
Collect customer and volunteer feedback on products and services.
Conduct regular visits to local groups (LGs) and participating shops.
Support sales and fintech departments with field information.
Capture short video or photo clips for the social media team.
Prepare weekly progress reports on rollout activities.
Any other program support as requested by the Project Manager.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Social Sciences, or related field (preferred).
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in community work or related program coordination.
Experience working with volunteers and community groups.
Knowledge of agricultural supply chains and/or nutrition programs is an advantage.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work independently in the field and liaise with multiple stakeholders.
Proficient with smartphone apps, reporting tools, and basic IT systems.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The Community Coordinator will be assessed against ECS’s corporate KPIs, adapted to the role:
1. Customer Value Delivery (core business KPI)

Ensure at least 90% of registered customers in the rollout receive beans as per delivery schedules.
Support volunteers and agents to maintain customer satisfaction scores ≥80% (based on survey/feedback collected).

2. Sales & Uptake Growth

Generate at least 5 verified customer referrals per month through community engagement.
Report on customer interest in additional SupaMoto products (stoves, fuels, fintech) to support cross-sales.

3. Program Delivery & Operational Efficiency

Achieve 100% on-time reporting of bean deliveries and collections.
Maintain a variance of <5% between beans delivered to shops and beans collected by customers.

4. Financial & Donor Accountability

Ensure zero discrepancies in bean distribution records submitted to donors.
Support project management in meeting donor reporting timelines with complete and verified data.

5. Health, Safety, Environment & Sustainability (HSES)

Confirm that 100% of bean deliveries are stored in PICS bags to reduce spoilage/waste.
Ensure volunteers and shopkeepers adhere to ECS field safety protocols during distributions.

6. Team & Systems Integration

Share at least two actionable insights per month with Sales and Fintech departments to inform product/service improvements.
Demonstrate effective use of SupaMoto digital systems (sales apps, reporting tools) with zero overdue reports.

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An established Hospitality Organisation located near Crossroads, Kabulonga, Lusaka, Zambia seeks the services of a well-qualified skilled spa therapist to join our team. In this role you will be required to provide our clients with a variety of health and wellness treatments.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
Professional attitude and appearance
Proactive and Innovative
Organised
Hard-working
Self-motivated
Good team working skills
Positive attitude
Must be willing to work weekends, public holidays and shifts
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Relevant qualification as a Spa Therapist
2 years experience working as a Spa Therapist
SKILLS REQUIRED
Threading
Waxing
Body Massage
Facials
Manicures and Pedicures
Nail Technician and Nail Art would be an advantage
Please refrain from applying if you do not have the skills and experience listed above.
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ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
African Panorama Investment Group Limited is a comprehensive group corporation with construction installation, real estate development, and overseas investment as its primary businesses and property management, garden greening, and project ornamentation as its supporting businesses.
We are seeking for a dynamic ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
STARTING GROSS SALARY K 7, 500
I. Position statement
1. Independent overall accounting treatment, use financial software to prepare accounting vouchers, correctly handle income, cost, transactions, inventory and other accounting;
2. Independently, timely and accurately complete the settlement work every month, issue financial statements, and complete the corresponding financial analysis;
3. Independently and timely check creditors rights and debt items, and strengthen early warning management of debt receivable items;
4. Responsible for the review of bills and able to clearly distinguish valid documents recognized by tax;
5. Independently responsible for the overall tax declaration and management, including VAT, INCOMETAX, PAY, etc., including but not limited to monthly, quarterly and annual tax declaration, tax enterprise relationship maintenance, familiarity with tax policies, statistical data submission, tax inspection, etc.
6. Have an in-depth understanding of the business situation of the enterprise, establish and optimize the financial process related to the business, manage the daily work such as cashier and warehouse management, and provide effective suggestions for the cost reduction and efficiency increase of the enterprise
7. Other work assigned by the leader
II. Job requirements
1.      Minimum of Diploma in Accountancy.
2.      Grade 12 Certificate
3. More than 1 years of experience in general ledger and tax processing;
4. Familiar with national financial and economic accounting regulations and policies, tax policies;
5. Strong communication skills, strong learning ability, strong pressure resistance ability, strong leadership ability, organization and management ability, and strong comprehensive coordination ability.
III. Other requirements
In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Awareness of business trends
Familiarity with financial accounting statements
Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
Hands-on experience with accounting software packages especially Net Suite
Team player, able to adapt easily and mature.
Good written or spoken communication skills
Ms Office/Software: Proficient in MS excel.
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Our client in the Engineering sector is looking to hire a Heavy Duty Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic who will be responsible for maintaining and repairing heavy machinery to ensure optimal performance and safety.
Key Responsibilities:

Conduct thorough inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs of heavy-duty earthmoving equipment, including excavators, bulldozers, loaders, and haul trucks.
Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as oil changes, lubrications, and adjustments, to ensure machinery operates at peak performance.
Diagnose mechanical and hydraulic issues and perform necessary repairs to keep equipment functioning smoothly.
Collaborate with operators and other technicians to identify equipment issues and implement approved solutions.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair activities and ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
Ensure that all safety protocols and procedures are adhered to while performing maintenance work.
Assist in the training and guidance of junior mechanics and apprentices.

Desired Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

Technical Diploma in Heavy Equipment Mechanics or equivalent qualification.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in the repair and maintenance of heavy-duty earthmoving equipment.
Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems used in heavy machinery.
Proficient in using diagnostic tools and equipment to troubleshoot and repair machinery.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Valid Driver’s License is essential; heavy vehicle license is a plus.
Must possess good communication skills for effective collaboration with team members and operators.
Commitment to adhering to safety standards and practices.
Must be a member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).

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Our team is expanding, and we’re currently hiring for key positions that support our growth in the ICT sector:
Key Account Manager: Responsible for identifying and closing new business opportunities while nurturing long-term relationships with strategic clients. This role involves representing top-tier OEM vendors such as Dell, Cisco, and Microsoft, responding to RFPs, and ensuring consistent delivery of tailored ICT solutions to meet client needs.
Personal Assistant to CEO: We are seeking a mature and highly professional Personal Assistant to support our CEO in a dynamic and fast-paced business environment. The ideal candidate will have a legal background or previous experience working within a legal institution, bringing a high level of discretion, organization, and critical thinking to the role.
Customer Service Associates (2 positions): Ideal for proactive, sales-driven individuals with strong communication skills. The role includes managing inbound and outbound customer interactions, responding to inquiries across multiple platforms (including social media), and converting leads into sales in a fast-paced IT environment.
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Role Title: Procurement Specialist
Location: Ndola, Zambia.
Line Manager: Head of Operations
Salary: Competitive
Role Summary
The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for overseeing, managing, and continuously improving the procurement function at PEAS Zambia. This role will ensure that all procurement activities are conducted in a transparent, competitive, and cost-effective manner and aligned with both internal policies and national regulations. The role will play a key part in strengthening procurement capacity and systems across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities 
1. Strategic Procurement Planning

Lead the development and periodic review of the annual procurement plan in collaboration with program and operations teams, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and budgets.
Provide strategic advice on procurement timelines, cost estimates, and market dynamics to enable proactive planning and risk mitigation.
Monitor the implementation of procurement plans and provide regular updates to management on progress, delays, and risks.
Support strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management, ensuring PEAS builds long-term, value driven partnerships with suppliers rather than focusing on transactional procurement.

2. Procurement Process Oversight and Execution

Manage the end-to-end procurement cycle for high-value or complex procurements, ensuring compliance, transparency, and value for money.
Ensure appropriate procurement methods (open tender, restricted tender, single source, etc.) are used based on thresholds and risk assessments.
Prepare and/or review tender documentation, including specifications, evaluation criteria, and bid documents in collaboration with user departments.

3. Procurement Governance and Compliance

Ensure procurement activities adhere to PEAS Zambia policies, Zambian procurement laws, and applicable donor regulations.
Maintain a procurement audit trail, with complete and accurate documentation for all stages of the procurement process.
Lead the response to procurement audit queries and implement corrective actions for any non-compliance identified in internal or external audits.
Lead monthly/quarterly procurement KPI tracking and reporting to management, supporting stronger governance and oversight.

4. Vendor and Contract Management

Oversee supplier prequalification, selection, and performance evaluation processes, ensuring a robust and reliable vendor base.
Manage procurement contracts, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to contract terms, and resolution of disputes or performance issues.
Negotiate contractual terms with vendors in consultation with legal and finance teams to protect the organization’s interests.

5. Procurement Committee Coordination

Serve as technical advisor to the Procurement Committee, ensuring its decisions are informed by best practice, evidence, and policy.
Facilitate Committee meetings, ensuring timely presentation of procurement cases, proper documentation of deliberations, and adherence to thresholds and approval protocols.
Build capacity of Committee members through periodic training on procurement principles, ethics, and compliance.

6. Tools, Systems, and Process Improvement

Lead the institutionalisation of standard procurement tools, templates, and SOPs to improve efficiency and consistency.
Continuously identify and recommend opportunities for improving procurement systems, digital tools, and record-keeping mechanisms.
Lead ERP and e-procurement integration, to drive system optimisation and adoption to improve efficiency and transparency.

7. Stakeholder Engagement and Technical Support

Serve as a key point of contact for procurement support within PEAS Zambia, advising departments on procurement planning, specifications, and compliance.
Collaborate with finance, logistics, and program teams to ensure integrated support to project implementation.
Represent the procurement function in management meetings and external engagements, as required.

8. Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing

Conduct targeted training sessions for program and operations staff on procurement procedures, policy changes, and compliance expectations.
Foster a culture of ethical procurement, accountability, and value-for-money within the organization.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in procurement and supply chain management, preferably in the NGO or public sector.
Professional certification (e.g., CIPS, ZIPS membership).
In-depth knowledge of the Zambian relevant procurement laws and related regulations.
Demonstrated experience in policy development, systems strengthening, and tools creation.
Strong understanding of procurement governance, compliance, and audit requirements.
Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and procurement systems.

Desirable

Experience working in the education or non-profit sector.
Familiarity with donor-funded procurement requirements.

Personal Attributes

High integrity and ethical standards
Strong attention to detail and accountability
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Excellent organisational and time-management skills
Committed to PEAS’ mission and values

Our Commitment
PEAS is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children in our programmes and to maintaining high standards of integrity in all our operations. We promote safe recruitment practices, including thorough background checks and safeguarding training. We operate a zero-tolerance policy toward misconduct or corruption.
PEAS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Female candidates and those from underrepresented backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Role Title: Head of Operations
Line Manager: Country Director (CD)
Location & Travel: Based in Ndola – with approximately 30% travel to any other location which forms part of the premises of the organisation or elsewhere as may reasonably be required by the organisation
Line Management Duties:   
This is a senior management role, line managing five (5) employees
Salary: Competitive
About Promoting Equality in African Schools (PEAS)
PEAS is transforming education across sub-Saharan Africa. We support over 225,000 young people each year in marginalised communities across Uganda, Zambia, and Ghana, helping them succeed from their first day in school through to secondary graduation.
We believe every young person should have access to quality education that equips them with the knowledge and skills to lead fulfilling, successful lives after school. PEAS operates one of the largest school networks in sub-Saharan Africa, with a strong focus on secondary education. Over 20,000 students attend our 38 schools annually. Beyond our own schools, we apply over 16 years of practical experience to support and improve education in more than 300 partner schools, extending our reach to 225,000+ learners every year.
Our award-winning programmes are designed and delivered by Africans for Africans. Evidence shows that our students, many from the vulnerable households, make faster learning progress, while our girls grow in confidence and are better prepared for life after school.
Role Summary
This role is critical in supporting the PEAS Zambia Country Director to ensure that the organisation is financially sustainable, operationally sound, and strategically aligned to deliver on its mission to expand access to quality secondary education in underserved communities.
Roles and Responsibilities

Leadership and Strategy

A key leader on the PEAS Zambia Country Strategic Team (CST), providing critical strategic and thought leadership on topics across the organisation to ensure overall delivery of the PEAS Zambia strategy.
Working in partnership with the Director of Programmes to ensure PEAS schools are operating effectively and are exemplar across Access, Quality and Sustainability.
Serve as the PEAS Zambia liaison to the Trustees’ Finance, Audit and Risk committee by effectively communicating and presenting critical operational and financial matters at select committee meetings.
Represent the organisation externally, as necessary, particularly in department specific negotiations and in legal and finance related matters.
Championing an organisation-wide ‘value for money’ approach, driving efficiencies and effectiveness both at the schools and country office levels with a strong focus on sustainability.
Actively living and role modelling PEAS’ values and providing guidance and mentorship to colleagues on how to incorporate values into their work.

2.  Progressing towards operational excellence

Oversee and strengthen the Operations department to meet the needs of the school network, system strengthening work and wider organisation to meet our key strategic outcomes over time. Responsible for identifying and delivering on opportunities to strengthen the PEAS Zambia organisation, seeking technical assistance from colleagues from across PEAS where valuable.
Lead operational and financial planning across the organisation including budgeting, cash flow management, resource investment priorities, and operational policy matters, whilst maintaining continuous consultation with the CD and country leadership.
Leading and contributing to strategic projects to support PEAS in progressing towards operational excellence, such as People & Culture projects, Technology & Data projects, enhancing Financial and Grant management systems, and other initiatives as they arise.
Actively participate in system strengthening opportunities involving operational areas, and co-ordinate input from experts across the Operations department.
Build strong morale across the Operations department, the wider PEAS Country Office and schools, and role model a culture of collaboration, dedication and organisation across the team, encouraging team members to approach challenges with a growth mindset.
Co-ordinating efforts to identify organisational risks, maintain a risk register for Zambia and ensure all risks are effectively managed at the appropriate level.
Manage the relationship with PEAS’ lawyers and ensure legal compliance for PEAS and all the schools.

3.         Finance and Procurement

Working closely with the Senior Finance Manager and the Grants Specialist to ensure PEAS Zambia has the right systems and processes to effectively plan, budget and spend across the organisation.
Ensuring country and grant financial reports are prepared on-time, reviewed following quality assurance guidelines and presented in an accurate and timely manner to the CD, Global Head Office and donors, to meet tight deadlines.
Co-ordinating and leading the annual country office and school audit processes by working with the Senior Finance Manager to liaise with external auditors to ensure successful management of the external audit in line with reporting deadlines. Similarly, participate in the internal audit process at country office and school-level. Ensure the implementation of both external and internal audit recommendations at both PEAS Zambia and school-level to ensure audit points do not repeat between audits.
Co-ordinating and overseeing the annual planning and budgeting process to be completed on-time, reviewing all departmental budgets to ensure they are aligned with PEAS Zambia’s strategy, and monitoring progress, variance and changes to keep Zambia and Global teams up-to-date on country spend.
Oversee and support the capacity development of school leaders on financial management to improve the timeliness and accuracy of school financial reporting, use of PEAS’ financial systems and support them in using data to make decisions effectively.
Ensuring school fees collected, per-pupil subsidy levels and income-generating activities are sufficient to cover each school’s expenditure, so all PEAS schools are able to run sustainably. Where any school is not yet sustainable, work with School Leaders to ensure they have clear steps to progress to sustainability.
Lead PEAS Zambia’s procurement and logistics to deliver value-for-money and operational excellence.
Champion transparent, efficient processes that meet donor and organisational standards, while building strong supplier partnerships and advancing localisation, safeguarding, and sustainability

4.   Construction

Managing the Construction team to deliver effective and efficient school construction and project monitoring, through close liaison with the Global Head Office, ensuring projects are delivered to the expected cost, time and quality, and contractors are managed appropriately.
Working with the Construction Specialist to ensure PEAS school designs are cost-effective, appropriate in the local context and consider the climate in designs.
Active in the land selection, prioritisation of construction needs and the tendering process, to ensure construction projects are delivering maximum value to the network.
Ensure PEAS Zambia has the sufficient capacity and systems to effectively deliver construction projects on-time, to the required quality and following all internal risk management processes. Where there are challenges, ensure lessons are learned and improvements are made, to ensure challenges do not re-occur.

5    Human Resources

Oversee the development and implementation of PEAS’ HR and professional development strategy, to ensure the right people are in place and are supported to succeed in their roles.
Responsible for the oversight of the implementations of PEAS Zambia Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) approach, prioritisation and quarterly reporting against the key results.
Work with the CD and other CST members – to ensure that PEAS Zambia and it’s school network has strong internal communications systems with clear messaging on strategic direction, high performance, recognition and successes.
Support the HR team to put in place policies and procedures that enhance staff recruitment & induction, professional development, compensation and benefits, performance evaluation, and establish clear lines of accountability for individuals and departments across the organisation.
Work closely with the school support teams (e.g. School Network and School Finance) to ensure school staff training is aligned to PEAS’ wider people management processes.
Leading on initiatives to increase proportion of female leaders – both within the Country Office and within each of our schools, including reviewing the pipeline of female talent across the organisation.
Ensure People & Culture policies and procedures are available and embedded across PEAS Zambia’s schools and the Country Office, and reviewed every 2 years.
Regular review of key people data, including the Pulse survey, recruitment processes and other surveys, and ensure PEAS Zambia is acting on data to improve working culture and retain high potential candidates.

6    Technology & Data

Managing the IT Officer to ensure school ICT labs and infrastructure are fully operational and fit-for-purpose, and support with effective piloting and delivery of EdTech projects.
Managing the IT Officer to ensure PEAS staff have the necessary hardware and software to fulfill their roles, relevant training is provided and that office infrastructure is fully operational, secure and managed inline with compliance standards.
Ensure IT policies and procedures are available and embedded through training across PEAS Zambia’s schools and the Country Officer, and reviewed every 2 years.

Key Competencies and Skills:

Strong financial management skills, with a deep understanding of financial accounting, reporting, and auditing processes.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, guide and effectively manage others to achieve strategic and operational goals.
Experience in grant management, including budgeting, compliance, and reporting.
Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external stakeholders.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Problem-solving mindset, with the ability to develop practical solutions for complex financial challenges.

Minimum Requirements

A Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
Minimum of 8 years’ experience in financial management, with at least 5 years at a senior leadership level, preferably within an international NGO or education-focused organization.
A recognized professional accounting qualification is required (e.g., ACCA, CIMA).
Demonstrated ability to manage donor funding, prepare complex budgets, and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
Additional training or certification in project management, strategic leadership, or non-profit financial management is an advantage.

Our Commitment
PEAS is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children in our programmes and to maintaining high standards of integrity in all our operations. We promote safe recruitment practices, including thorough background checks and safeguarding training. We operate a zero-tolerance policy toward misconduct or corruption.
PEAS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Female candidates and those from underrepresented backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
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