OYDC Zambia – Sports Development Centre provides sport and community development opportunities for young people and under-served segments of the population from the surrounding communities. It is based on beliefs and experiences that sport and its related facets, when harnessed well in an enabling environment, has the power to bring hope and development. A high-quality sport environment provides, motivates and breeds high quality athletes and sports leaders. The Centre is seeking highly motivated, result-oriented, well-qualified and experienced professionals to fill the following vacant positions:

1.0 TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Job Purpose

Reporting to the CEO, the Technical Director will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering high‑performance technical programmes for athletes and coaches, including preparation and participation in the Olympic, Commonwealth, and African Games. The role ensures alignment between National Olympic Committee of Zambia (NOCZ) strategic objectives, National Federations, and OYDC Zambia, while supporting programme delivery at OYDC Zambia in collaboration with the Programme Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of Olympic and multi‑sport Games preparation programmes in collaboration with National Federations (NFs) across the full Olympic cycle.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on the implementation of high‑performance preparation plans, including athlete training, competition participation, and use of Olympic Solidarity programmes.
• Develop and implement high‑performance strategies to support athlete and coach development, talent pathways, and sustained performance at regional, continental, and global levels.
• Establish and manage systems for athlete and coach data, selection criteria, communication, and information sharing across NFs and technical teams.
• Coordinate closely with National and International Federations to align calendars, budgets, selection systems, and compliance with international competition rules and requirements.
• Support and strengthen NF capacity through strategic planning, performance monitoring, talent development initiatives, and coach and technical official development pathways.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• Degree in Sports Science, Sports Administration, or a related business field, with at least 3 – 4 years’ progressive experience in programme or project management within the sports sector.
• Formal training in project management, with strong knowledge of the Olympic Movement (Olympic and Commonwealth Games) and high‑performance sport systems.
• Sound technical knowledge of Olympic sports (individual and team), including facilities requirements and engagement rules across different sporting codes.
• Strong administrative, organisational, and records management skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise, and meet tight deadlines in a result‑driven environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and deliver training across multiple platforms.
• Holder of a full secondary school certificate (GCE) and a clean, valid driver’s licence.

Only candidates who meet the above role specifications and competencies should apply.

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of Olympic and multi‑sport Games preparation programmes in collaboration with National Federations (NFs) across the full Olympic cycle.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on the implementation of high‑performance preparation plans, including athlete training, competition participation, and use of Olympic Solidarity programmes.
• Develop and implement high‑performance strategies to support athlete and coach development, talent pathways, and sustained performance at regional, continental, and global levels.
• Establish and manage systems for athlete and coach data, selection criteria, communication, and information sharing across NFs and technical teams.
• Coordinate closely with National and International Federations to align calendars, budgets, selection systems, and compliance with international competition rules and requirements.
• Support and strengthen NF capacity through strategic planning, performance monitoring, talent development initiatives, and coach and technical official development pathways.

• Formal training in project management
• Strong knowledge of the Olympic Movement (Olympic and Commonwealth Games) and high‑performance sport systems.
• Sound technical knowledge of Olympic sports (individual and team), including facilities requirements and engagement rules across different sporting codes.
• Strong administrative, organisational, and records management skills
• Ability to plan, prioritise, and meet tight deadlines in a result‑driven environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and deliver training across multiple platforms.
• Clean, valid driver’s licence.

• Degree in Sports Science, Sports Administration, or a related business field
• Formal training in project management
• Holder of a full secondary school certificate (GCE)
• Clean, valid driver’s licence.