Football Education Officer job at Federation of Uganda Football Associations
About the Organization
Job Description
Mass football seats at the base of football development pyramid and is one of the key pillars of FUFA TMP.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Mass Football Manager to drive our mass participation football Programmes.
The successful candidate will work closely with the FUFA Football Development Director to design, implement and manage Programmes that increase football human resources, mass participation activities, development of mass football fields and pitches for 5 aside games (futsal and beach soccer, enhance governance in mass competitions and develop beach soccer and futsal across all the FUFA Regions.
Duties and Responsibilities
Programme Management: Elaborate, implement, and oversee activities of mass football aimed at increasing participation from grassroots age to all for men and women.
Mass football human resources: Collaborate in development and extension of Programmes for increasing human resource for mass football from players, coaches, referees and administrators of the game across all the Regions
Mass football competitions: Programmes to support mass football competitions, regulations, relations and stakeholder’s forum, innovations, advocacy Programmes and football equipment.
Playground/playing surfaces: stakeholders’ engagement in development and improvement of basic playing surfaces for football, futsal and beach soccer, specific Programmes and projects for provision of footballs for mass football
Mass football governance: Establishment of regulation and framework for regulation of mass football, development and promotion of FUFA framework for competitions authorization. Development of initiative to promote safety and security in mass football
Beach soccer and futsal: Coordinate initiatives to develop beach soccer and futsal in cooperation with related associations governing those 5 aside games
Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on program outcomes, participation statistics, and stakeholders’ feedback to the Head of department.
Qualification, Experiences and Competencies
Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Sports Science, Sports Technology, Research, or a related field.
Football Education: Proof of Football Administration and management course particularly FAMACO II shall be an added advantage
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in sports science, research, or technology management, with a proven track record in football or sports-related fields.
Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in managing research projects and implementing technological solutions. Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Knowledge: Deep understanding of football dynamics, sports science principles, and emerging technologies relevant to football.
Personal Traits: Innovative, detail-oriented, and a strategic thinker with a passion for advancing football through research and technology.
ICT: Proficient ICT skills
How to Apply
APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CVs, a cover letter detailing relevant experience, contact information of three professional references and send to vacancy@fufa.co.ug and fufaceo@gmail.com