PEOPLE OPERATIONS AND SYSTEMS ASSOCIATE

The Luminos Fund, a fast-growing international nonprofit bringing education opportunities to the world’s most vulnerable children, seeks an experienced People Operations and Systems Associate to support the organization’s HR and IT functions.
The People Operations and Systems Associate will play a key role in supporting the Global People Officer in administrative and HR-related functions while also serving as the first point of contact for basic IT support needs. This role ensures smooth HR operations, assists with HR coordination tasks, and liaises with external IT support providers for more complex technical issues. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple tasks across HR and IT functions in a dynamic, global environment.
The ideal candidate for this full-time role will be based in the GMT time zone working remotely or based in our London or Accra office. We will also consider exceptional candidates in a time zone from GMT-5 to GMT working remotely or in our Boston office. The People Operations and Systems Associate will report to the Global People Officer and collaborate closely with team members throughout the organization. The role may involve some travel to challenging contexts in Africa and the Middle East.

LUMINOS CORE BELIEFS AND VALUES

• We believe that every child is capable of learning a remarkable amount in a short period of time, if given the chance.
• We keep children’s joy and well-being at the heart of everything we do.
• We embrace assessment as a key component of effective teaching and learning.
• We celebrate and empower local leadership throughout our work with partner communities and governments.
• We use research, program data, and skilled classroom observation in the tenacious pursuit of excellence.
• We celebrate the unique contexts and cultures of the communities we serve in our curricula and pedagogy.
• We act with the highest standards of integrity and care, ensuring mutual accountability among colleagues and partners.
• We take the initiative to solve problems where we find them, managing details large and small, with urgency.
• We act deliberately to ensure that our organization is inclusive for people of different genders, racial backgrounds, ethnicities, sexual orientations, religious beliefs, abilities, and other sources of diversity.
• We build deep, authentic relationships with our supporters in celebration of the mutually transformative power of giving.
  To apply for this role, please complete the online application with your resume or CV and a cover letter describing why you are a good match for this position.
  We often receive hundreds of applications for our roles, and many applicants submit cover letters generated by AI tools. We are looking for personal cover letters written by you, about you. We want to understand your interests, experience, and enthusiasm for the role. Cover letters written with AI support tend to be generic and do not give us enough insight into your unique profile.

You will be asked to confirm the following information as part of your application:

• Permanent address and present address (if different from permanent), e-mail address, and telephone number
• Disclose any existing personal relationships with existing Luminos Fund employees or Implementing Partners (IPs.)

The expected salary range in the United States is £30,000 to £45,000 per year. This salary range is specific to the stated area. Compensation may be adjusted based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location. For candidates residing outside of these areas, the salary range may differ to reflect local market conditions and cost of living considerations.
We are committed to ensuring competitive and equitable compensation for all employees, regardless of location. If you have any questions regarding how compensation may vary by location, please let us know during the application process.
The Luminos Fund is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status