Background

The National Anti-Doping Organization (NADO) was established by the National Sports Act, 2023. The National Sports (Amendment) Act, 2025 has reinforced the independence of NADO to ensure compliance aligning the provisions on the Anti-Doping with the World Anti-Doping Code and to provide for related matters. The National Anti-Doping Organization is responsible for conducting anti-doping education and awareness programs for athletes and support personnel; planning and collecting samples for testing in accordance with international standards.; managing results and reviewing Therapcutic Use Exemptions (TUEs); implementing punitive actions for anti-doping rule violations, which can include fines, imprisonment, and bans from sports. Accordingly, the National Anti-Doping Organization invites suitably qualified and experienced individuals to apply for positions under the Secretariat as indicated below:

Job Purpose:

Responsible for the overall strategic direction, leadership, and management of the Secretariat, ensuring its operations comply with the World Anti-Doping Code and National laws.

Academic qualifications:

Applicants should be Ugandans in possession of relevant Honors Bachelor's Degree from a recognized Institution/University. A Master's Degree in Sports Science from a recognized Institution/University will be an added advantage.

Working Experience:

At least five (5) years working experience in sports management or anti-doping management. Strong knowledge of anti-doping rules, regulations and best practices.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations and administration of the NADO:
• Providing overall strategic direction and leadership to steer the organization toward its long-range goals and vision:
• Implementing policies and programs set by the NADO Board and ensure agreed objectives and performance targets are met:
• Ensuring that the National Anti-Doping Organization (NADO) and all national sports organizations within Uganda implement and comply with the World Anti-Doping Code and International Standards;
• Coordinating and managing the national doping control program, including testing procedures and results management, with relevant stakeholders;
• Promoting anti-doping education and research to foster a culture of clean, dope-free sport among athletes and support personnel;
• Managing the NADO assets and liabilities, including accounting for financial contributions and ensuring programs are cost-effective;
• Liaising with national sports organizations, the Uganda Olympic Committee, Regional Anti-Doping, World Anti-Doping Agency, and other partners to promote anti-doping initiatives and ensure collaboration;
• Administering, supervising and exercising disciplinary control over the Secretariat staff, including performance monitoring and professional development;
• Organizing and managing Board meetings in consultations with the Board Chairperson; and
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the Board.

Competences:

Understanding the sporting environment; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Leadership; Multi-tasking; Networking; Communicating effectively; Ethics and Integrity and Team work.

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations and administration of the NADO:
• Providing overall strategic direction and leadership to steer the organization toward its long-range goals and vision:
• Implementing policies and programs set by the NADO Board and ensure agreed objectives and performance targets are met:
• Ensuring that the National Anti-Doping Organization (NADO) and all national sports organizations within Uganda implement and comply with the World Anti-Doping Code and International Standards;
• Coordinating and managing the national doping control program, including testing procedures and results management, with relevant stakeholders;
• Promoting anti-doping education and research to foster a culture of clean, dope-free sport among athletes and support personnel;
• Managing the NADO assets and liabilities, including accounting for financial contributions and ensuring programs are cost-effective;
• Liaising with national sports organizations, the Uganda Olympic Committee, Regional Anti-Doping, World Anti-Doping Agency, and other partners to promote anti-doping initiatives and ensure collaboration;
• Administering, supervising and exercising disciplinary control over the Secretariat staff, including performance monitoring and professional development;
• Organizing and managing Board meetings in consultations with the Board Chairperson; and
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the Board.

• Understanding the sporting environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Leadership
• Multi-tasking
• Networking
• Communicating effectively
• Ethics and Integrity
• Team work

• Relevant Honors Bachelor's Degree from a recognized Institution/University
• Master's Degree in Sports Science from a recognized Institution/University (added advantage)