Summary
Date Posted: Friday, November 17 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
About The Position
• The Sports Programs Manager oversees the overall strategy, planning, and execution of sports development programmes, especially the Olympic Solidarity and Commonwealth Sport Programmes. The Sports Programs Manager reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of sports programs for athletes of all levels, from grassroots to elite, as well as programs for coaches and professionals working in the sports sector. He/she works closely with coaches, administrators, and other stakeholders to ensure that programs are aligned with the organization's goals and objectives. He/she also plays a key role in identifying and developing talent, and in preparing athletes for international competitions.

Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement short-term, mid-term, and long-term sports programs.
• Plan and design the programme and proactively monitoring its progress, resolve issues and initiate appropriate corrective actions;
• Prepare, implement, monitor and evaluate the Olympic Solidarity Programmes and other programmes initiated by RNOSC;
• Prepare, implement, monitor and evaluate the Commonwealth Sport Programmes and other programmes initiated by CGA Rwanda;
• Prepare for Olympic Day, the Olympic Games, the Olympic Youth Games, International Competitions and other events organized by RNOSC;
• Prepare for Commonwealth Day, the Commonwealth Games, the Commonwealth Youth Games, International Competitions and other events organized by CGA Rwanda;
• Prepare and ensure the proper allocation of the budget for the program in collaboration with the Finance Department, and monitor expenditures and costs against delivered and realized benefits as the program progresses;
• Produce both accurate and timely reports on the program's status throughout its life cycle and submit technical reports on time;
• Work closely with National Sports Federations and Associations to develop special programs that will help identify young talents and cultivate elite athletes capable of representing Rwanda effectively at international competitions, including but not limited to the Olympic Games and Commonwealth Games;
• Work closely with government institutions, particularly the Ministry of Sports, and other stakeholders to promote the Rwanda Sport Movement and enhance the lives of Rwandans through sport;
• Represent the Department in the RNOSC/CGA Rwanda Executive Committee meetings and relay relevant information to the Department, when necessary.

Education & Experience:
• Master’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience in project management (Experience in major events management considered as a strong asset).

Requirements, Language and IT Competences:
• A strong knowledge of the sports world and/or Olympic Movement, particularly Rwanda Sport Movement;
• Be a former athlete or professional (administrator, coach, etc.) within Rwanda’s Sports sector would be an advantage;
• Languages: bilingual in English and French (oral and written).
• Perfect knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Microsoft Outlook;
• Capacity for managing and leading people, ability to connect with staff both individually and in large groups;
• capacity to enforce accountability, ability to develop and empower leaders from the bottom up, and lead from the top down, strong commitment to follow-through, and high emotional intelligence are essential qualities;
• Excellent sense of planning, organization and management of priorities.
• Ability to learn and grasp concepts quickly, to multitask and to deal with complex issues in an organized way;
• Ability to interact with sensitivity, efficiency and professionalism with all kinds of people, create a climate of trust and appreciate the needs and expectations of one’s interlocutors;
• Ability to maintain a high level of professional performance in a highly stressful situation;
• Ability to remain efficient within a changing environment and to adapt positively to new tasks, responsibilities or people; Ability to think and act independently.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to adhere to the organization’s ethical principles, apply these and act accordingly.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
• Umurava is contracted to ensure the full-cycle recruitment process on behalf of Rwanda National Olympic and Sports Committee. Kindly, use this LINK to apply not later than 17th December 2023.

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