Title: Elite Football Development Officer job at The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA)
Elite Football Development Officer
2026-04-15T04:34:32+00:00
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA)
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https://fufa.co.ug/fufa/
FULL_TIME
Uganda
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Professional Services
Sports, Education, Business Operations
2026-04-30T17:00:00+00:00
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Background
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), a leader in Uganda’s sports industry and an Equal Opportunity Employer, is pleased to announce twenty-two (22) career opportunities.
As part of our strategic mission to elevate Ugandan football to unprecedented standards, we are seeking highly qualified professionals to join our dynamic team. These roles offer a unique opportunity to contribute to the strategic growth and professional expansion of the sport nationwide.
Summary
The Elite Football Development Officer will identify, develope, and manage elite football talent while fostering the growth/expansion of structured football programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and implement elite player development programs.
- Support coaching structures and pathways for talent progression.
- Maintain strong relationships with clubs, academies, coaches, and stakeholders.
- Assist in organizing training camps, trials, and youth competitions.
- Contribute to positive communication and representation of FUFA
- Monitor player performance and provide development feedback
Key Skills & Competencies
- Excellent communication and report writing skills.
- Strong interpersonal and networking abilities.
- Player development, talent identification and scouting expertise.
- Good organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving ability.
- Knowledge of safeguarding principles in sports.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science or a related field.
- Experience in Player development, football coaching, talent identification, or scouting.
- Minimum CAF C Coaching License
- Safeguarding certification.
- Former football player (preferred).
- Plan and implement elite player development programs.
- Support coaching structures and pathways for talent progression.
- Maintain strong relationships with clubs, academies, coaches, and stakeholders.
- Assist in organizing training camps, trials, and youth competitions.
- Contribute to positive communication and representation of FUFA
- Monitor player performance and provide development feedback
- Excellent communication and report writing skills.
- Strong interpersonal and networking abilities.
- Player development, talent identification and scouting expertise.
- Good organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving ability.
- Knowledge of safeguarding principles in sports.
- Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science or a related field.
- Experience in Player development, football coaching, talent identification, or scouting.
- Minimum CAF C Coaching License
- Safeguarding certification.
- Former football player (preferred).
JOB-69df155894fa8
Vacancy title:
Elite Football Development Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Sports, Education, Business Operations]
Jobs at:
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA)
Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, April 30 2026
Duty Station:
Uganda | Kampala
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 15 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
Learn more about The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA)
JOB DETAILS:
Background
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), a leader in Uganda’s sports industry and an Equal Opportunity Employer, is pleased to announce twenty-two (22) career opportunities.
As part of our strategic mission to elevate Ugandan football to unprecedented standards, we are seeking highly qualified professionals to join our dynamic team. These roles offer a unique opportunity to contribute to the strategic growth and professional expansion of the sport nationwide.
Summary
The Elite Football Development Officer will identify, develope, and manage elite football talent while fostering the growth/expansion of structured football programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and implement elite player development programs.
- Support coaching structures and pathways for talent progression.
- Maintain strong relationships with clubs, academies, coaches, and stakeholders.
- Assist in organizing training camps, trials, and youth competitions.
- Contribute to positive communication and representation of FUFA
- Monitor player performance and provide development feedback
Key Skills & Competencies
- Excellent communication and report writing skills.
- Strong interpersonal and networking abilities.
- Player development, talent identification and scouting expertise.
- Good organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving ability.
- Knowledge of safeguarding principles in sports.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science or a related field.
- Experience in Player development, football coaching, talent identification, or scouting.
- Minimum CAF C Coaching License
- Safeguarding certification.
- Former football player (preferred).
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure:
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Elite Football Development Officer job at The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA)
