Job Title: Senior Sports Officer
Organisation: Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is a semi-autonomous agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities. UWA was established in 1996 and is managed in accordance with the Wildlife Act Cap 200.
Job Summary: To develop and implement sports and games strategy for Uganda Wildlife Authority.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Identifying and nurturing sports talent among the Authority staff.
- Scouting and recommending to Management talented sports men and Women for possible appointment.
- Planning for Authority‘s participation in local, national and international sports activities.
- Organizing sports events for promoting and marketing the Authority in accordance with the Authority sports strategy.
- Organizing activities that promote physical wellness and fitness of the Authority staff.
- Mobilizing resources to support implementation of the Authority sports strategy.
- Supervising the management of the Authority sports facilities.
- Implementing work plans, budgets and submitting periodic reports
- Supervise and appraise sports staff
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Science from a recognised University.
Experience
- At least three (3) years relevant working experience in sports administration from reputable organization.
Competencies
Technical
- Knowledge in sports Management
- Planning, organizing and coordinating
- Coaching and mentoring
- Research and Analytical Skills
- Negotiations and mediation
Behavioral
- Leadership
- Physical fitness
- Communicating effectively
- Concern for quality and standards
- Ethics, Integrity and confidentiality
- Judgment, decision making and problem solving
How to Apply:
Applicants should submit their duly completed application forms found on the link provided below. Hard copies will not be accepted.
NOTE:
- Applicants are required to scan and attach CERTIFIED copies of the required academic documents only e.g. Degree, Transcript, Diploma, A’ level and O’ level certificates.
- Applicants are required to provide appointment letters as proof of experience.
- Academic documents for the successful candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted before they are considered for appointment into the Authority.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that any form of lobbing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Address:
The Executive Director
Uganda Wildlife Authority
Plot 7 Kira Road, Kamwokya
P.O. Box 3530
KAMPALA
Deadline: 28th November 2025
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36