Chief Executive Officer of Sports Infrastructure Management Agency (SIMA)

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT
Ref.No.JA.9/259/01/58 11
th
September, 2026
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
1.0 BACKGROUND INFORMATION
On behalf of the Ministry of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Public Service
Recruitment Secretariat invites high caliber, results oriented, self-driven professionals
with integrity, dynamic and suitable qualified Tanzanians to fill one (1) vacant post of
Chief Executive Officer of Sports Infrastructure Management Agency (SIMA).
2.0 SPORTS INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT AGENCY (SIMA).
The Sports Infrastructure Management Agency (SIMA) was established under the
Executive Agencies Act No. 30 of 1997 and Government Notice No.71 of 27 February,
2026. The Agency is under the Ministry of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports. It was
established as part of the implementation of the 1995 National Sports Development
Policy, to address the critical need for efficient monitoring, regulation and management
of sports infrastructure nationwide.
SIMA is mandated to develop and manage sports infrastructure to ensure efficient and
effective operation of sports infrastructure in the country. SIMA is also responsible for
ensuring and enabling proper management of stadia, compliance of standards, regular
maintenance and appropriation of areas located for sports infrastructure. SIMA aims to
provide efficient management of sports infrastructure for sports development and
sustainable socio-economic growth. SIMA’s Vision is to be a competitive nation in sports
infrastructure while its Mission is to provide efficient management of sports infrastructure
for sustainable socio-economic growth.
POST CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
EMPLOYER SPORTS INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT AGENCY (SIMA)
APPOINTED BY THE MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR INFORMATION,
CULTURE, ARTS AND SPORTS
REPORTS TO PERMANENT SECRETARY
SUPERVISES DIRECTORS, HEADS OF UNITS AND MANAGERS OF
SPORTS COMPLEX CENTRES
KEY COMPTENCES/
ATRIBUTES
i. A person possessing ability to influence, persuade,
build coalitions, networks and ability to stimulate
and encourage new ideas and development
through motivation and support of staff;
ii. High level of confidence;
iii. High level of integrity and honesty;
iv. Excellent analytical skills,
v. Fluent in English and Kiswahili,
vi. Ability to work within a team, independently and to
interact with superiors, peers and subordinates;
and
vii. Good understanding of Public Service Code of
Conduct and Ethics.
JOB SUMMARY/ JOB
PURPOSE
The Chief Executive Officer will be the Accounting Officer and
Spokesperson of the Agency responsible for managing and
overseeing all administrative matters of the Agency and
Secretary to the Ministerial Advisory Board of the Agency.
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 Shall have a Master Degree in any of the following; Physical
Education, Sports Management, Civil Engineering, Public
Administration, Business Administration, Economics,
Quantity Surveying and other related fields.
EXPERIENCE 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.
AGE LIMIT 45 Years except for those who are in Public Service.
TERMS OF
EMPLOYMENT
The successful candidate will be offered a five –year contract
subject to good performance.
REMUNERATION According to the approved SIMA scale.
APPLICATION TIME
LINE
Fourteen days (14) days from the date of the advertisement.

GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania with an age not above 45 years
of age except for those who are in Public Service;
ii. Applicants with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply and
should indicate in the portal for Public Service Recruitment
Secretariat attention;
iii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable
contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers;
iv. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this
advertisement;
v. Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates: -
• Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates;
• Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts;
• Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates;
• Professional Registration and Training Certificates from respective
Registration or Regulatory Bodies, (where applicable);
• Birth certificate;
vi. Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted: -
• Form IV and form VI results slips;
• Testimonials and all Partial transcripts;
vii. An applicant must upload recent Passport Size Photo in the Recruitment Portal;
viii. An applicant employed in the Public Service should route his application letter
through his respective employer;
ix. An applicant who is retired from the Public Service for whatever reason
should not apply;
x. An applicant should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts;
xi. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level
education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania
(NECTA).
xii. Professional certificates from foreign Universities and other training
institutions should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities
(TCU) and National Council for Technical Education (NACTE);
xiii. A signed application letter should be written either in Swahili or English and
Addressed to Secretary, Presidents Office, Public Service Recruitment
Secretariat, P.O. Box 2320, Mahakama Street Tambukareli –Dodoma.
xiv. Deadline for application is 24
th
September, 2026;
xv. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview and;
xvi. Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal
action;
NOTE: All applications must be sent through Recruitment Portal by using the
following address; http://portal.ajira.go.tz/ and not otherwise (This address
also can be found at PSRS Website, Click ‘Recruitment Portal’)
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