Background

Uganda, together with Kenya and Tanzania, will host the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027.

The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) was constituted to work with Confederation of African Football (CAF) to oversce the preparatory activities.

Accordingly, the Ministry of Education and Sports on behalf of the Local Organizing Committee invites suitably qualified and experienced Ugandans within the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), Ministry of Education and Sports, National Council of Sports, Fédération of Uganda Football Association and the Uganda Olympics Committe to apply for positions under the African Nations Champions (CHIAN) 2024/African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 Secretariat as indicated below:

Job Purpose:

To deputize the Chicf Executive Officer by providing strategic oversight and support on the day to day operations of the LOC Secretariat

Academic Qualifications:

• i) An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in either Business Administration, or Public Administration, or Sport Management, or Project Management, or Law, or Economics from a recognized Institution/University;
• ii) A Master’s Degree in any of the above fields from a recognized Institution/University;
• iii) Professional certification in Project management (PMP), Event Management, or Sports Administration will be an added advantage.

Working experience:

At least eight (8) years’ relevant working experience from a reputable organization, three (3) years in Project Management/Leadership responsibilities;

Proven experience in the management of large-scale projects or events.

Competencies:

Understanding the sporting environment, strategic leadership, stakeholder management, analytical and problem solving, ethics and integrity, digital skills, excellent communication and interpseronal skills; multitasking, networking; result orientation and team work.

• Provide strategic oversight on of all functional units within the LOC Secretariat, ensuring effective collaboration, alignment of priorities, accountability, and timely delivery of the LOC’s mandate;
• Provide leadership in the development of operational workplans, budgets, other working documents and monitor implementation and report variances to the CEO;
• Support the CEO in coordinating all LOC Sub-Committees and Contractors activities to ensure compliance with agreed performance standards and preparing frequent reports for the LOC’s attention and the responsible Accounting Officer;
• Provide oversight of procurement and contracting processes in line with the PPDA Act, CAF guidelines and established Secretariat policies and procedures;
• Ensure readiness of stadiums, training venues, accommodation, transport, and medical services for the tournament;
• Coordinate with CAF, and other confederation officials on operational matters;
• Manage relationships with sponsors, broadcasters, and commercial partners in consultation with the CEO;
• Identify operational, financial, and reputational risks and implement mitigation measures:
• Coordinate the preparation of periodic progress reports, dash boards and briefs for LOC Committee, Ministry of Education and Sports and other Stakeholders;
• Monitor compliance with the CAF Hosting Agreement, Uganda’s Public Finance Management Act, and Anti-corruption Laws;
• Supervise, mentor, and appraise direct reports;
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

• Understanding the sporting environment
• Strategic leadership
• Stakeholder management
• Analytical and problem solving
• Ethics and integrity
• Digital skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Multitasking
• Networking
• Result orientation
• Team work

• An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in either Business Administration, or Public Administration, or Sport Management, or Project Management, or Law, or Economics from a recognized Institution/University;
• A Master’s Degree in any of the above fields from a recognized Institution/University;
• Professional certification in Project management (PMP), Event Management, or Sports Administration will be an added advantage.