2.1 Sports Officer Grade II, Grade Level 08 2.1.1 Assisting in coordinating the activities of zonal offices and states sports councils. 2.1.2 Assisting in the organization of workshops, seminars and courses. 2.1.3 Assisting in collating quarterly reports on sports development 2.1.4 Assisting in coordinating the activities of the national federations/associations
1.5 Collecting data 2.1.6 Assisting in sports development at the grassroots
2.2 Sports Officer Grade I, Grade Level 09 2.2.1 Assisting in the implementation of sports programmes 2.2.2 Collating reports from the states sports council and zonal offices. 2.2.3 Liaising with the zonal offices and national associations. 2.2.4 Assisting in organizing and maintaining sports camps/centers 2.2.5 Assisting in organizing workshops seminars and courses.
2.3 Senior Sports Officer, Grade Level 10 2.3.1 Collating and assisting in analyzing reports from zonal offices and states sports councils. 2.3.2 Monitoring and evaluating programmes of national associations to ensure harmonized execution. 2.3.3 Assisting in organizing national workshops and seminars of sports. 2.3.4 Assisting in the organization of international sports exchange programmes. 2.3.5 Supervising the activities of subordinates.
2.4 Principal Sports Officer, Grade Level 12 2.4.1 Assisting in administering grants to voluntary sports organizations. 2.4.2 Coordinat’tng institutional sport programmes in the country 2.4.3 Identifying the spoils needs of various associations and making necessary recommendations. 2.4.4 Compiling and analyzing progress reports from zonal offices and national associations. 2.4.5 Assisting sectional heads in organizing seminars and conferences. 2.4.6 Supervising junior staff in the section. 2.4.7 Monitoring sports programmes and activities at the grassroots. 2.4.8 Assisting in conducting research.
2.5 Assistant Chief Sports Officer, Grade Level 13 2.5.1 Assisting in the administering of a Section 2.5.2 Coordinating the activities in sports development in a defined area. 2.5.3 Taking charge of planning and production of technical literatures and publicity materials. 2.5.4 Assisting in organization of training programmes for stall. 2.5.5 Monitoring sport programmes and activities at the grassroots. 2.5.6 Coordinating the activities of a number of junior officers.
2.6 Chief Sports Officer, Grade Level 14 2.6.1 Taking charge of a Section 2.6.2 Supervising inter-state planning, research and training activities. 2.6.3 Serving on national and inter-ministerial committees on sports matters. 2.6.4 Organizing national workshops and seminars. 2.6.5 Organizing training programmes for staff. 2.6.6 Coordinating activities in a number of specified areas. 2.6.7 Coordinating researches into sports. 2.6.8 Taking responsibility for the administration of grant to sports organizations i.e. NUGA, NIPOGA, ANISONMG etc.
2.7 Assistant Director, Grade Level 15 2.7.1 Taking charge of a Branch. 2.7.2 Assisting in the general administration of the Department (States) 2.7.3 Coordinating activities in grass-root sports development. 2.7.4 Initiating the review of sports policies and programmes. 2.7.5 Coordinating inter-governmental/inter-state planning and research on sports matters. 2.7.6 Coordinating the training programmes of staff 2.7.7 Assisting in formulating and executing policies.
2.8 Deputy Director/Director (States), Grade Level 16 2.8.1 Taking charge of a Division/Department (States) 2.8.2 Taking responsibility for sports development planning. 2.8.3 Assisting in the general administration of the Department 2.8.4 Advising on the formulation, execution and review of policies and programme on Sporting matters. 2.8.5 Participating in policy formulation.
2.9 Director, Grade Level 17 2.9.1 Taking charge of a Department. 2.9.2 Advising on the formulation, execution and review of policies and programme on sporting matters. 2.9.3 Liaising with local and international organizations/institution on to Sports Development.
3. METHODS OF ENTRY AND ADVANCEMENT WITHIN THE CADRE
All promotions and transfers arc subject to vacancy and satisfactory service records
3.1 Sports Officer Grade II, Grade Level 08 3.1.1 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing a degree iii Physical and Health education or Sports Administration and management from a recognized University or a degree plus a post-graduate Diploma in Sports Management from a recognized institution. 3.2 Sports Officer Grade I, Grade Level 09 3.2.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Sports Officer Grade II who has spent at least three years on the grade. 3.2.2 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing any of the qualifications specified in sub-paragraph 3.1.1. above plus at least three years postqualification cognate experience. 3.2.3 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing Masters Degree in a relevant field plus at least one year post-qualification cognate experience. 3.3 Senior Sports Officer, Grade Level 10 3.3.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Sports Officer Grade I who has spent at least three years on the grade. 3.3.2 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing any of the qualifications specified in sub-paragraph 3.L.1 or 3.2.3. above plus at least six or four year post-qualification cognate experience, respectively. 3.4 Principal Sports Officer, Grade Level 12 3.4.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Senior Sports Officer who has spent at least three years on the grade. 3.5 Assistant Chief Sports Officer, Grade Level 13 3.5.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Principal Sports Officer who has spent at least three years on the grade. 3.6 Chief Sports Officer, Grade Level 14 3.6.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Assistant Chief Sports Officer who has spent at least three years on the grade. 3.7 Assistant Director, Grade Level 15 3.7.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Chief Sports Officer who has spent at least three years on the grade. 3.8 Deputy Director/Director (States), Grade Level 16 3.8.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Assistant Director who has spent. at least four years on the grade. 3.9 Director, Grade Level 17 3.9.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Deputy Director who has spent at least four years on the grade. 3.10 Direct appointment to posts in Grade Level 12 and above Direct appointments may be made to posts in Grade Level 12 and above but these will be preceded by specific advertisement at the instance of the user Ministry/Department. Promotions from such direct appointments to higher grades are subject to confirmation of appointments.
Reference: Federal Civil Service Commission: fedcivilservice .gov.ng /hq /includes /download.php ?f=hq /pages /generalItem /Resources Files /12.pdf&fc =SCHEMES OF SERVICE.pdf
