Uganda: Need a change ?

Noticed  this while looking for something completely different. It would suggest positive things are happening in Ugandan rugby. 

Friday, 18th January 2013

The Uganda Rugby Union (URU) is a body registered with the National Council of Sports and mandated by the International Rugby Board to develop, regulate and run Rugby competitions in Uganda.  In a bid to improve its competitiveness in World Rugby, the URU is embarking on a High Performance Programme to develop world-class athletes, leaders, coaches, referees and managers so as to achieve a higher level of quality and consistency in national, regional and international competitions.  To this end, URU is now seeking the services of a High Performance Manager on a full-time basis.

Applications should be sent to akalimugogo@gmail.com by the 25th of January 2013

The Person we seek should have the following attributes:

Person Profile:

A demonstrated knowledge of world leading high performance sports systems. Proven expertise and experience in Coach Development Proven Management skills Rugby empathy Ability to develop a positive culture, championing a team environment Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and build successful win/win working relationships Demonstrates personal commitment to the pursuit of excellence Willingness to take ownership and be held accountable A willingness to challenge and be challenged, able to listen Sound business judgment, acumen and decision making capability Ability to deal with a high level of public scrutiny Keeps abreast of sport science research and development and leading edge technology

 Well I guess at a push I could do some of the above.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

A tertiary degree.  Qualifications in a management discipline and/or sports management is an added advantage Proven experience and success at management level with 5-8 years experience Involvement in sports management of 5-8 years Proven experience in business development for sports related projects Background in rugby environment as a coach and/or team manager would be advantageous

Again at a push I could do some of the above. Somehow I don't think a new career is going to emerge running Ugandan Rugby's High Performance Division.