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.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Stadium or Venue Management, Business Administration, Facility Management, Event Management or a related field. A master’s degree is an advantage.
• At least seven years of relevant professional experience in sports, stadium, venue or major-event management.
• Demonstrated experience managing or advising stadiums, sports complexes, major public facilities or large-scale sporting events.
• Strong knowledge of stadium operations, sports programming, match-day management, ticketing, crowd management and commercial development.
• Experience developing operational procedures, budgets, performance systems and revenue strategies.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder-management, analytical and report-writing skills.
• Good understanding of safety, security, safeguarding and emergency preparedness.
• Proficiency in relevant management systems.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays when required.

Core Competencies

• Sports and stadium management;
• Strategic and operational planning;
• Commercial and revenue development;
• Event and match-day management;
• Leadership and capacity building;
• Safety and risk management;
• Stakeholder coordination;
• Problem-solving and sound judgment;
• Professional integrity and accountability.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants should email the following documents:

• Updated CV;
• One-page cover letter;
• Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates;
• Contact details for three professional references.

Email: [email protected]
Email Subject: Application – Sports and Stadium Management Specialist
Application Deadline: 21 August 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Blue Light Company is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.