Infrastructure Management 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: Full Time
• 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 support the planning, budgeting and prioritization of implementation of the activities of the Infrastructure Management Sub-Committee of the LOC.
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Deadline: 4 September 2026, 5:00pm East African Standard Time

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Liaise with the Infrastructure Management Sub-Committee to ensure timely implementation of agreed actions
• Prepare and submit facility maintenance plans, budgets to the LOC
• Liaise with facility owners and managers on access and usage of the facilities
• Assess and submit reports on infrastructure and equipment needs of designated competition and facilities
• Liaise with the responsible Sub-Committee to prepare periodic progress reports on infrastructure to CAF
• Work with the Sub-Committee responsible to ensure efficient stadium access and safe roads to and from airports, stadiums and hotels
• Liaise with facility owners on the proper maintenance of sports infrastructure
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

• An Honours Bachelor's Degree in either Civil Engineering, or Architecture from a recognized University/Institution. Qualifications in sports facilities management from a recognized institution will be an added advantage
• At least five (5) years relevant working experience from a reputable organization
• Competencies: Ability to oversee and lead project execution, strong communication and reporting skills, ability to handle unexpected issues and resolve problems, teamwork, and time management