Chief Executive Officer vacancy at Ministry of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports

Position: Chief Executive Officer

Organization: Wizara ya Habari, Utamaduni, Sanaa na Michezo

Number of positions: 1 Position

Application period: 12/10/2026 – 25/10/2026

Remuneration: SIMA SCALE

Duties and responsibilities

i. Managing the day-to-day operations of the Agency;

ii. Preparing and submitting Strategic plans, Business Plans and associated budgets, to the Permanent Secretary;

iii. Implementing approved plans, and ensuring achievement of performance targets;

iv. Concluding procurement contracts in accordance with the Public Procurement Act CAP.410 and Regulations made under it;

v. Serving as Secretary to the Ministerial Advisory Board;

vi. Managing human resources including organization, control and discipline of the Agency’s employees;

vii. Organizing and managing of Agency assets and resources in an efficiently and cost-effective manner;

viii. Overseeing procurement and control of supplies for the Agency;

ix. Reviewing all aspects of management and organization to ensure optimal performance of the Agency;

x. Submitting performance reports to the Ministry and other relevant institutions;

xi. Building and maintaining good relations between the Agency, the parent Ministry, customers and stakeholders;

xii. Addressing the operational matters that give rise to public or parliamentary concerns;

xiii. Serving as the official Spokesperson of the Agency;

xiv. Performing any other duties duties as may assigned by Permanent Secretary.

Qualifications

Master Degree in any of the following;

• Physical Education
• Sports Management
• Civil Engineering
• Public Administration
• Business Administration
• Economics
• Quantity Surveying
• Or equivalent qualifications from the recognized Institutions.

A Minimum of 10 years working experience and with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role preferably within sports industry.

Experience in sports infrastructure management is added advantage;

Remuneration

SIMA SCALE

Application period

Opening date: 12/10/2026

Closing date: 25/10/2026