The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) has announced a vacancy for the position of Team Manager for the Kenya Sevens national team. The new hire will play a key role in managing team logistics, administration, and operations as the squad prepares for major international assignments.

According to KRU, the Team Manager will report to the Director of Rugby or the Chief Executive Officer through the Head Coach. The manager will be expected to provide strategic leadership and ensure smooth coordination between players, coaches, and the KRU secretariat.

“The Team Manager, in consultation with the Head Coach, will provide strategic leadership to the entire team in line with the Director of Rugby’s direction and resolutions,” the Union said in the job notice.

Key responsibilities include handling all off-field operations such as logistics for training, matches, and travel, managing the team’s budget, supporting players’ welfare, and serving as a key point of contact for visa processing, facility assessments, and media relations.

Key qualifications and duties

The ideal candidate must:

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Hold a post-secondary Degree, Diploma or Certificate.
• Be fluent in both English and Kiswahili.
• Have a minimum of three years’ experience managing a Division One club or national team.
• Possess Rugby Ready, Safeguarding, and Laws certificates.
• Be able to use basic computer programs for data and word processing.

Other duties include chairing meetings in the Head Coach’s absence, providing mental skills support, assisting in disciplinary matters, and updating the player/staff database.

This opportunity comes at a time of transformation within KRU. Paul Odera was few months ago appointed Director of Rugby, bringing a wealth of coaching and development experience. Harriet Okach also took over as Chairperson of the Union, pledging to promote unity and growth in Kenyan rugby.

Applications must be submitted via email with the subject line ‘TEAM MANAGER KENYA SEVENS’ by midnight on July 21, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.