Senior Sports Officer - Sports for Development (AUSC)

Job Description Apply Now Please wait...Job Title: Senior Sports Officer - Sports for Development (AUSC)Posting Start Date: 11/21/25Job Description:AU Values Respect for Diversity and TeamWork Think Africa Above all Transparency and Accountability Integrity and Impartiality Efficiency and Professionalism Information and Knowledge SharingDownload CV Template HerePlease download the African Union CV template here. Kindly fill it out correctly and upload it to the "Resume" tab of your profile. This is MANDATORY. AU CV Template_ENGLISH.docx Organization InformationReports to: CoordinatorDirectorate/Department: Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social DevelopmentDivision: AU Sports CouncilNumber of Direct Reports: 0Number of Indirect Reports: 0Job Grade: P3Number of Positions: 1Contract Type: RegularLocation: Yaoundé, CamerounMain Functions Provide technical and intellectual support in the management of various elements related to the area of expertise Identify best practices and monitor effectiveness of the Office’s support to AU. Assist in the development of the strategies and business continuity plan and participate in/ensure their implementation Foster and ensure implementation of initiatives related to area of specialization; Assist in the organization of thematic networks, consultations and meetings on development cooperation and international relations. Develop materials and provide necessary training and support to Organization Units as required. Provide technical guidance on matters relating to system review and implementation project in area of specialization, as required.Purpose of JobResponsible for managing sports-for-development programs, using sport, physical education and physical activity as tools to achieve AU Agenda 2063 aspirations and to promote quality sports.Specific Responsibilities Develop and coordinate robust programmes that advocate the use of sport, physical education, physical activity and recreation as a tool for inclusive socio-economic development to achieve AU Agenda 2063 aspirations. Promote inclusive participation and empowerment through sport, physical education, physical activity and recreation for youth, girls, women, people with disabilities and special needs, as well as vulnerable and marginalised groups. Promote development and mainstreaming of gender equality, inclusive, safeguarding, good governance and other policy frameworks in sports and alignment to the Policy for Sustainable Development of Sports in Africa. Lead in promoting the delivery of access to sustainable mass participation in physical activity, physical education, sport and recreation opportunities (sports-for-all). Coordinate the development and promotion of generic coach education and athletes’ development pathways to promote quality high performance sports in Africa. Oversee the coordination and development of required legal sports frameworks in Africa that protects the interests of athletes and sports development in Africa. Establish programmes and advocate for manufacturing of local sports equipment, sports entrepreneurship and job creation through sports. Perform any other duties as directed by the Coordinator.Academic Requirements And Relevant ExperienceMaster’s Degree in a Sports Management, Sports Science, Physical Education, other sports related fields or Social Sciences, with a minimum of seven (7) years relevant work experience in (sports for development, sports management or administration, physical education or sports coaching), out of which three (3) years should be at expert level.ORBachelor’s Degree in Sports Management, Sports Science, Physical Education, other sports related fields or Social Sciences with a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant work experience in (sports for development, sports management or administration, physical education or sports coaching), out of which three (3) years should be at expert level.Required Skills Computer literacy and use of modern means of communication tools is desirable Excellent interpersonal, communication and analytical skills Ability to establish and maintain partnerships and to ensure high-level coordination and cooperation with stakeholders.Leadership CompetenciesStrategic InsightChange ManagementManaging RiskCore CompetenciesBuilding RelationshipsAccountable and Complies with RulesLearning OrientationCommunicating with InfluenceFunctional CompetenciesTENURE OF APPOINTMENT:The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.GENDER MAINSTREAMING:The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.LANGUAGES:Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) is mandatory and fluency in another AU language is an added advantageREMUNERATION:Indicative basic salary of US$ 37,453.00 (P3 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (48% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 18,396.00 (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.Applications must be submitted no later than 22 December 2025 11h59 p.m. EAT.Only candidates who meet all job requirements and are selected for interviews will be contacted.Consideration will be given only to those candidates who have submitted a fully completed online application with a curriculum vitae (CV), an African passport, and the required academic qualifications, such as Diplomas (Bac+2), Bachelor's degrees (Bac+3), Master's degrees (Bac+5) and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.The African Union is an equal opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.Candidates from least represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include: Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, DR Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, and Somalia. Apply Now Please wait...Information at a GlanceReq Id: 2841Job Title: Senior Sports Officer - Sports for Development (AUSC)Job Title: Senior Sports Officer - Sports for Development (AUSC)Job Grade: P03Employee Class: RegularNumber of Openings: 1Posting Date: November 21, 2025End Date: December 22, 2025AU Organ: The African Union Commission