TESTING OFFICER – 1 POSITION

• Plan, implement, coordinate, and monitor athlete testing programmes in accordance with the annual testing distribution plan.
• Ensure testing activities comply with the International Standard for Testing and Investigations (ISTI) and applicable WADA requirements.
• Align testing activities with NADO-U's annual operational plans and strategic priorities.
• Monitor testing programme implementation and identify areas requiring improvement.
• Support the development of testing schedules and risk-based testing strategies.

• Manage and maintain testing information within the Anti-Doping Administration and Management System (ADAMS).
• Ensure testing information is accurate, complete, secure, and updated within the required timelines.
• Maintain appropriate records relating to athlete testing activities.
• Support the analysis and use of testing information to improve programme effectiveness.

• Ensure compliance with the Technical Document for Sport Specific Analysis (TDSSA).
• Analyse available intelligence, testing information, and relevant data to support risk-based testing decisions.
• Identify testing trends, potential risks, and areas requiring increased testing attention.
• Use data-driven approaches to support effective allocation of testing resources.

• Coordinate Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) testing plans in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Monitor ABP testing activities and ensure relevant information is properly recorded and managed.
• Coordinate with relevant personnel and stakeholders to support effective ABP implementation.

• Manage the National Registered Testing Pool (NRTP).
• Manage the Domestic Testing Pool (DTP) to facilitate effective out-of-competition testing.
• Maintain accurate athlete information and testing pool records.
• Support effective athlete whereabouts and testing arrangements where applicable.

• Coordinate testing missions with Doping Control Officers and other testing personnel.
• Ensure Doping Control Officers receive appropriate testing instructions and information.
• Monitor the implementation of testing missions and follow up on relevant reports and documentation.
• Identify and address operational challenges that may affect testing activities.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with WADA, Anti-Doping Organisations (ADOs), sports federations, athletes, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Participate in meetings, consultations, and technical engagements related to anti-doping testing.
• Support collaboration with sports organisations to strengthen Uganda's testing programme.
• Communicate testing requirements and operational information professionally and confidentially.

• Sports Science
• Public Health
• Statistics
• Economics
• Project Planning and Management
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Development Studies
• Social Sciences

• Anti-doping programmes.
• Sports administration.
• Data analysis and reporting.
• Monitoring and evaluation.
• Programme planning and implementation.
• Testing or compliance programmes.
• Stakeholder coordination.

• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Excellent planning and organisational abilities
• Strong understanding of programme monitoring
• Good knowledge of data management systems
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work with confidential information
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Position: Testing Officer
• Number of Positions: 1
• Salary Scale: NU-4
• Contract: 3 years, renewable
• Duty Station: Kampala

• A signed application letter quoting the position and reference number.
• A detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Certified copies of academic and professional certificates.
• Certified academic transcripts.
• Copy of National Identification Card.
• Evidence of previous employment, where applicable.
• Two recommendation letters.
• A recent passport-size photograph.