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Elite Football Development Officer job at The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA)
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2026-Apr-15
Location: Uganda, Kampala
Elite Football Development Officer 2026-04-15T04:34:32+00:00 The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_3543/logo/The%20Federation%20of%20Uganda%20Football%20Associations%20(FUFA).jpg https://fufa.co.ug/fufa/ FULL_TIME Uganda Kampala 00256 Uganda Professional Services Sports, Education, Business Operations 2026-04-30T17:00:00+00:00 8 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 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 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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