A new full time opportunity for a Sports and Stadium Management Specialist has been announced by Blue Light Company in Mogadishu. With 7 - 8 years of experience required, this position is suited for mid-to-senior level professionals in Management/leadership. Submit your application by Aug, 21 to be considered for this role.
Sports and Stadium Management Specialist
Mogadishu Sports Village
Organization:
Blue Light Company
Location:
Mogadishu, Somalia
Employment Type:
Full-time
Reports to:
Managing Director/Project Director
Role Summary
Blue Light Company is seeking an experienced
Sports and Stadium Management Specialist
to provide technical and strategic leadership for the professional operation, programming and commercial development of Mogadishu Sports Village.
The specialist will support the establishment of modern stadium-management systems, improve sports and public-use programmes, strengthen operational capacity and help position the Sports Village as a safe, accessible and financially sustainable national sports facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement stadium operations and sports-management plans.
- Establish policies, procedures and international-standard operating systems.
- Advise management on facility utilization, sports programming and commercial development.
- Coordinate football matches, tournaments, training programmes and community sporting activities.
- Develop annual calendars for sports, fitness, recreational and public events.
- Support ticketing, booking, access-control and customer-service systems.
- Develop revenue opportunities through facility rentals, memberships, sponsorships, advertising and events.
- Prepare match-day and event-management plans covering security, staffing, crowd control, emergency response and facility readiness.
- Strengthen coordination with sports federations, clubs, government institutions, sponsors and event organizers.
- Monitor stadium safety, safeguarding, accessibility and regulatory compliance.
- Develop service standards and performance indicators for stadium operations.
- Train and mentor operations, facilities, ticketing and event-management personnel.
- Conduct operational assessments and recommend improvements.
- Prepare budgets, technical reports, business cases and management updates.
- Support the long-term development and sustainability of Mogadishu Sports Village.
About Mogadishu
Mogadishu, known locally as Muqdisho, is the capital of Somalia and the country's largest city. It serves as the political, economic, and cultural heart of the nation. The city hosts the headquarters of numerous UN agencies, international NGOs, and government institutions, offering diverse career opportunities for development and humanitarian professionals.
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