Deputy Chief Executive Officer Jobs – Ministry of Education and Sports

Job Title: Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Organisation: Ministry of Education and Sports

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

The Government of Uganda received funds from the World Bank towards implementation of the Uganda Secondary Education Expansion Project USEEP. The Project Development Objective is to enhance access to lower secondary education by focusing on underserved populations in targeted areas. Of the four major components under the Project, this advert will focus on component 1; enhanced access to lower secondary Education which will finance the construction of 90 new lower secondary: schools across the country and improving infrastructure in 52 existing schools in the RHAs. The supervision of project civil works shall be done through an established Project Coordination Unit where we seek to employ Assistant Engineers to carry out daily supervision of works with the view of ensuring quality of construction works.

Job Summary: To deputize the Chief Executive Officer by providing strategic oversight and support on the day to day operations of the LOC Secretariat

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• 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.

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.

How to Apply:

Applications should be accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies all Academic and Professional Certificates and Transcripts, proof of relevant working experience MUST be attached and at least three (3) competent referees, one of whom must be a current or previous employer.

Only short-listed applicants shall be contacted for the interview and final selection process.

Applications, quoting the job title and reference, should be addressed to: The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Sports and hand delivered to Security Registry, Room 1, Level 4, room 1), Embassy House, King George VI Way, Kampala, UGANDA.

Deadline: 4th September 2026

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96