Job Title: Senior Sports Officer

Organisation: Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

The Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE) was established on 5 July 2024 through Statutory Instrument No. 53 of 2024 under the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act (UOTIA), Cap. 262, as an Other Degree Awarding Institution (ODAI).

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Supports the Principal Sports Officer in the development, implementation and review of sports policies and guidelines.
Participates in the development of budget proposals for sports and recreation facilities and activities.
Ensures safety and security of participants during sporting activities.
Supports the Principal Sports Officer in promoting student and staff participation within and without the Institute in games and sporting events.
Participates in in supervision of the implementation of sporting and recreational programmes for the Institute.
Supervises the maintenance of sports equipment and facilities.
Monitors the performance of contracted or hired Coaches and advises the Principal Sports Officer accordingly.
Follows-up the notification of the physical condition of players for necessary action with the medical team.
Assists the Principal Sports Officer to plan and organize sports and recreation sponsorship and fundraising events.
Conducts market surveys and advises the Principal Sports Officer on appropriate sports equipment and facilities on the market and their cost.
Coordinates and supervises Institute sports tournaments and other sporting and recreational events.
Supports the Principal Sports Officer in the design of sports development programmes of the Institute.
Undertakes sports research to enhance the capability of the Institute in all sporting and recreational aspects including coaching, training, sports facilities management, events management and funds raising.
Maintains an inventory of Institute sporting and recreational equipment and facilities.
Coaches Institute Teams in the relevant field of expertise.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

An honors Bachelor’s degree in either Sports Science, Physical Education, Education, Sport and Exercise Psychology, Sports Management or Biological Sciences from a recognized institution.
A Master’s degree in either Sports Science, Physical Education, Education, Sport and Exercise Psychology, Sports Management or Biological Sciences from a recognized Institution.
Three (3) years working experience in sports administration from a recognised organisation.
Evidence of personal involvement in games and sports

How to Apply:

Candidates should submit 5 hard copies of the application in a sealed application pack containing copies of the following:

Application letter; the subject line must indicate the position applied for and Job Reference Number;

Detailed and up-to-date signed CV including working contact details and names and contact details of three referees (Academic, Professional and Personal), one of whom must be either your present or most recent employer. The referees should be advised to send confidential references directly to the email address Apply by Email.

Certified copies of Academic Transcripts and Certificates;

All foreign Academic qualifications must be EQUATED with the National Council of Higher Education (NCHE)

A copy of the National Identity Card;

Copies of previous appointment letters MUST be attached;

Serving Officers MUST attach their current payslips

The envelope should be clearly marked “Application for the post of” as indicated above.

Incorrectly addressed applications and those without the above attachments shall be rejected.

Age Limit: The applicant should be aged at most Forty -five (45) years or below at the time of application except for the post of Dean of Students which is fifty-five (55) years and below

Tenure of Appointment: Appointments for Salary Scales PU1 to PU3 are issued on a contract basis. For Salary Scales PU4 to PU15, appointments are permanent, subject to the successful completion of a six-month probationary period.

Applications should be delivered physically to the undersigned not later than 18th August, 2026 at 5.00 pm. East African Time

PLEASE NOTE:

UNITE is an equal opportunity employer.

People with Disabilities (PWDs) requiring specified arrangements, such as a helper or sign language interpreter, are requested to indicate this in their application for necessary preparations.

Only successful candidates will be notified.

The Secretary, Appointments Board

Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE)

Kira Municipality,

P.O Box 7112, Kampala.

Deadline: 18th August 2026

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

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