Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Job Details

• Employer: Ministry of Education and Sports - Local Organizing Committee (LOC) Secretariat for CHAN 2024 / AFCON 2027
• Duty Station: AFCON Secretariat Offices, Lugogo, Kampala
• Employment Type: Contract
• 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 the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to oversee preparatory activities. The Ministry of Education and Sports on behalf of the LOC is recruiting suitably qualified Ugandans within the LOC, Ministry of Education and Sports, National Council of Sports, Federation of Uganda Football Associations and the Uganda Olympic Committee for the AFCON Secretariat.
• Job Purpose: To deputize the Chief Executive Officer by providing strategic oversight and support on the day-to-day operations of the LOC Secretariat.
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Deadline: 4 September 2026, 5:00pm East African Standard Time

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

• 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
• 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 interpersonal skills, multitasking, networking, result orientation and teamwork