Competitions Data Officer job at The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA)

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

To manage, validate, and analyze all competition-related data across FUFA competitions, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timely availability of information for operational, regulatory, and strategic decision-making. To serve as the central authority for competition data governance within FUFA, strengthening transparency, integrity, digital transformation, and data-driven decision-making across Ugandan football.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Match Reporting and Digital Data Collection: Overseeing the systematic gathering and validation of real-time match data to ensure accuracy and high-quality digital output.
• Match Reporting & Strategic Data Collection: Overseeing the systematic gathering and validation of real-time match data to ensure accuracy and high-quality digital output.
• Regulatory Compliance & Player Eligibility: Managing rigorous verification processes to ensure all participants and competitions adhere to established legal and governing body regulations.
• Data Governance & Quality Assurance: Implementing robust frameworks to maintain data integrity, security, and standardization across all organizational platforms.
• Stakeholder Support & Capacity Building: Leading training initiatives and providing technical guidance to empower internal teams and external partners.
• Process Innovation & Digital Transformation: Identifying and integrating emerging technologies to streamline workflows and modernize administrative operations.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination: Cultivating and maintaining collaborative relationships with key partners to ensure organizational alignment and project success.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Data Science, Statistics, or related field
• At least 3 years’ experience in a data-related role
• Proficiency in SQL and database systems
• Strong data validation and reporting skills.

• Match Reporting and Digital Data Collection: Overseeing the systematic gathering and validation of real-time match data to ensure accuracy and high-quality digital output.
• Match Reporting & Strategic Data Collection: Overseeing the systematic gathering and validation of real-time match data to ensure accuracy and high-quality digital output.
• Regulatory Compliance & Player Eligibility: Managing rigorous verification processes to ensure all participants and competitions adhere to established legal and governing body regulations.
• Data Governance & Quality Assurance: Implementing robust frameworks to maintain data integrity, security, and standardization across all organizational platforms.
• Stakeholder Support & Capacity Building: Leading training initiatives and providing technical guidance to empower internal teams and external partners.
• Process Innovation & Digital Transformation: Identifying and integrating emerging technologies to streamline workflows and modernize administrative operations.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination: Cultivating and maintaining collaborative relationships with key partners to ensure organizational alignment and project success.

• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Proficiency in data management systems and tools
• Strong ICT and data visualization skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Data Science, Statistics, or related field
• At least 3 years’ experience in a data-related role
• Proficiency in SQL and database systems
• Strong data validation and reporting skills.