Accreditation Officer - Physical Education and Sports

About the role

The Accreditation Officer supports the implementation of accreditation and quality assurance processes for TVET providers, programmes, trainers and assessment centres in line with the TVET Act, 2025 and approved national standards. The position helps ensure that TVET institutions operate legally, meet minimum quality requirements and deliver training aligned with national development priorities and labour market needs. It is based in Kampala (Kamwokya) and requires frequent in-country travel.

Key responsibilities

• Receive, register and preliminarily review applications for licensing, programme accreditation, renewal, amendment or upgrading; verify documents and prepare files for Senior Accreditation Officers.
• Take part in accreditation assessment visits, verify facilities, equipment, staffing and governance, collect assessment evidence and assess programme relevance to occupational standards and UTQF levels.
• Assist in routine inspections and follow-up monitoring, identify compliance gaps and support corrective action monitoring.
• Maintain accreditation records and databases, update registers of accredited providers and help generate accreditation statistics.
• Guide TVET providers on accreditation requirements, take part in sensitisation activities and support engagement with industry practitioners.
• Prepare draft field reports and inspection notes, support periodic compliance reports and contribute to internal reviews and tool improvements.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Sports Science or a related field from a recognised institution.
• A qualification in Pedagogy is a must.
• At least two years of relevant experience in TVET delivery, training, assessment, inspection, quality assurance or institutional support.
• Experience with TVET institutions, training centres, industry or regulatory bodies is desirable.
• Frequent in-country travel is required.

Required skills

• Basic knowledge of the TVET Act, 2025, the Uganda Technical and Vocational Qualifications Framework (UTQF) and national TVET standards.
• Analytical, observation and documentation skills, and ability to interpret guidelines and checklists.
• Good communication, teamwork and attention to detail.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office and digital data systems.