Role Title:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Deputy Country Director \u2013 Programmes
\nLocation:\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 Ndola or Lusaka, Zambia.
\nTravel:\u00a0\u00a0
\nUp to 30% travel to regions and schools to provide oversight to the operations of the school network, will also periodically be required to abroad to represent PEAS at meetings, conferences, symposiums.
\nDirect Report: \u00a0\u00a0Country Director for PEAS Zambia
\nLine Management:\u00a0 This is a senior management role, line managing 3-5 employees
\nSalary:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Competitive
\nAbout Promoting Equality in African Schools (PEAS)
\nPEAS 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.
\nBeyond 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.
\nOur 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.
\nJoin Us in Transforming Education in Zambia
\nAre you a strategic, mission-driven leader with a passion for improving education outcomes in underserved communities? PEAS Zambia is looking for a Deputy Country Director \u2013 Programmes to lead the design, delivery, and growth of our education programmes. This is a unique opportunity to play a key leadership role in shaping the future of secondary education in Zambia, while working with a dedicated, impact-oriented team committed to ensuring every child can unlock their full potential.
\nRole Summary
\nAs the Deputy Country Director \u2013 Programmes, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for PEAS Zambia\u2019s education programmes, ensuring they are impactful, scalable, and aligned with national priorities. You will oversee the design and delivery of school improvement initiatives, manage programme performance and learning, and collaborate closely with government stakeholders, donors, and implementing partners. A key part of your role will involve building the capacity of our education and school support teams, strengthening data-driven decision-making, and contributing to national education dialogue. You will work alongside the Country Director and the wider senior leadership team to steer PEAS Zambia\u2019s vision and drive systems-level impact in education, all while maintaining a strong focus on equity, inclusion, and sustainability.
\nKey Responsibilities\u00a0<\/p>\n
Leadership, Strategy and Planning<\/p>\n
Active member of the PEAS Zambia Senior Management Team, providing input and thought leadership on topics across the organisation.
\nEnsuring programme coherence across primary and secondary levels of PEAS Zambia\u2019s work
\nBuild a highly accountable Education team and invest in building the capacity of managers and education\/school support specialists across the PEAS Zambia network, government partnership programmes, child protection and MEL to deliver effectively and drive positive change in their areas of work.
\nResponsible for the programme design and implementation for driving Access, Quality and Sustainability across the PEAS Zambia school network, utilising support from others where required.
\nCo-leading on the design of PEAS\u2019 technical assistance programme and wider system strengthening strategy.
\nManaging the process of annual planning and strategy development across the School Network, Education and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning teams and System Strengthening teams.
\nActively living and role modelling PEAS\u2019 values and providing guidance and mentorship to colleagues on how to incorporate values into their work.
\nActively supporting teams to understand strategic priorities and ensuring programmes remain strategically aligned.
\nSupport the smooth ways of working across teams, including between the PEAS Global and PEAS Zambia team, to ensure we achieve our strategic goals.<\/p>\n
School Network Support & Supervision<\/p>\n
Deliver PEAS Zambia\u2019s ambitious goals of student enrolment, student demographics, student exam results, cost management and fee collection.
\nShaping PEAS Zambia\u2019s high-quality school support & supervision approach across the network \u2013 including the design and implementation of teacher training and school leadership development, supporting schools with driving improvement in school fee collection and budget management, developing curriculum for life skills for students, and leading school inspections.
\nActively spend time developing tools and resources for the PEAS Zambia network of schools and tailoring selected tools for sharing with government and other education providers.
\nBuild highly accountable Senior School Support Officers and School Support Officers with the capacity to implement PEAS school support & supervision on the ground, building the capacity of school leaders to make insightful data-driven decisions that balance progress towards key Access, Quality and Sustainability outcomes.
\nBuild strong morale across the School Network team 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.
\nOrganise and oversee regular programme reviews \/ meetings with the aim of assessing progress against targets, understanding implementation challenges, and developing quick approaches to achieve results.
\nLead on ensuring compliance to internal PEAS school network and government regulations and policies regarding school operations to minimise school level risk.<\/p>\n
Government partnership programmes and system strengthening<\/p>\n
Oversee high quality design, delivery, and expansion of government partnership programmes (including the TIEEZ programme)
\nEnsure that, as programmes scale, quality is consolidated and identify opportunities to strengthen implementation and design on and ongoing basis
\nBuild a highly accountable and motivated team, equipped with the skills and support to drive positive change in government schools
\nMaintain a strong focus on sustainability of programming, including identifying cost effective and efficient approaches that could be replicated by government in the long term
\nIdentify strategically aligned opportunities to take learnings from the PEAS network into the government system
\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with government officials at district, provincial and national level to build buy in and support to achieve long-term system strengthening goals.
\nWith the Country Director and Global Technical Team, work with MoE to design and then realise sustainable roadmaps to achieving system change
\nBe a champion and represent PEAS at events and conferences, identifying advocates across other education organisations, civil society organisations and corporate institutions looking to develop socially responsible education delivery practices.<\/p>\n
Champion Safeguarding<\/p>\n
Oversee case management and reporting of safeguarding incidents
\nDriving and monitoring adherence to safeguarding standards and identifying areas to strengthen measures across the school network, government partnership programmes and PEAS Zambia organisation
\nExecution of PEAS zero tolerance approach to serious breaches of policy across the school network. Working closely with SSOs, drafting, refining and dissemination of the Country Office policies and implementation guidelines, and ensure full awareness and continuous capacity building across the school network.<\/p>\n
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)<\/p>\n
Oversee implementation of PEAS\u2019 global MEL frameworks across PEAS Zambia
\nDrive the effective and efficient delivery of the \u2018data cycle\u2019 whereby data is collected, consolidated, and analysed so that key insights can be drawn to drive strategic decisions in all areas across Access, Quality, Sustainability & System Change.
\nModel and promote the use of evidence to identify areas for improvement and drive positive change in how we deliver our work in PEAS Zambia network and government partnership schools.
\nLead and champion PEAS Zambia\u2019s efforts to maximise use of data and insights in all strategic decisions related to programming<\/p>\n
Donor Management and Grant Delivery \/ Reporting<\/p>\n
Contribute to the design of new grant applications, ensuring that activity commitments are aligned with programmatic and strategic priorities to drive maximum impact for PEAS\u2019 beneficiaries
\nLead on implementation of activities within project periods as defined by specific grants and ensure team members are supported to achieve contractual deliverables and swiftly respond to urgent requests
\nTimely input into funder reports and co-ordinating delivery of key milestones materials, gathering and quality assuring inputs from colleagues where required
\nTake keen interest in understanding donor compliance issues for each grant and contract and ensure compliance across PEAS Zambia grant delivery<\/p>\n
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\nWho We\u2019re Looking For
\nAt PEAS Zambia, we are seeking a dynamic, experienced, and values-driven education leader to join our team as Deputy Country Director \u2013 Programmes. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of education in low-resource contexts, strong programme leadership skills, and a commitment to driving transformational change through quality, inclusive education.
\nMinimum Requirements
\nEducation and Qualifications<\/p>\n
A Master\u2019s degree in Education, Development Studies or a closely related field.
\nAdditional certifications in project management, education leadership, or monitoring and evaluation are an added advantage.<\/p>\n
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\nProfessional Experience<\/p>\n
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in education programme management, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
\nDemonstrated experience in primary and\/or secondary education delivery, particularly in low-resource or rural contexts.
\nExperience working in Zambia or in a similar education sector environment.
\nProven ability to design, implement, and scale education programmes with measurable impact.
\nExperience collaborating with government ministries, donors, and education stakeholders at national and sub-national levels.
\nStrong track record in capacity building, training, coaching, and leadership development of school and programme staff.
\nExperience managing programme budgets, operations, and timelines.<\/p>\n
Skills and Competencies<\/p>\n
Deep understanding of the Zambian education system and curriculum.
\nExcellent skills in strategic planning, data analysis, and evidence-based decision-making.
\nStrong communication skills\u2014able to convey complex ideas clearly in both spoken and written English.
\nDemonstrated ability to influence, motivate, and manage teams within and beyond direct reporting lines.
\nComfortable with technology and able to support others in adopting tech-based solutions.
\nHigh levels of integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to equity and inclusion in education.<\/p>\n
Personal Attributes<\/p>\n
Passionate about improving the life chances of all children through educational opportunity.
\nA strong champion of PEAS\u2019 values, including impact, equity, and integrity.
\nEntrepreneurial and innovative\u2014comfortable challenging the status quo and trying new approaches.
\nAdaptable and resilient in the face of change or ambiguity.
\nCollaborative and open committed to shared success across teams and stakeholders.
\nSelf-motivated and committed to continuous learning and improvement.<\/p>\n
Other Requirements<\/p>\n
Willingness and ability to travel frequently to field locations across the country.
\nCommitment to child safeguarding, anti-corruption, and ethical leadership.
\nFluency in English (written and spoken).<\/p>\n
Desirable Criteria<\/p>\n
Experience working with or for international NGOs or education-focused social enterprises.
\nFamiliarity with alternative learning models, education leadership programmes, or teacher development initiatives.
\nKnowledge of donor reporting, proposal development, or fundraising.
\nUnderstanding of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) systems.
\nDemonstrated commitment to inclusive education, gender equity, and local capacity strengthening.<\/p>\n
Our Commitment
\nPEAS 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.
\nPEAS is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds.
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