Position: MASS FOOTBALL MANAGER
Location: [Kampala, Uganda)
Department: Football Development
Supervised by: FUFA Football Development Director
Position Overview
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.
Key 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.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in any field from a recognized University. Physical Education additional qualifications in football coaching or management are advantageous.
- Football Education: Proof of Football Administration and management course particularly FAMACO II shall be an added advantage
- Experience: At least 2 years of experience in sports management, community engagement, or a similar role, preferably with a focus on football.
- Skills: Strong organisational and leadership skills with a proven ability to manage large-scale Programmes and events. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge: Deep understanding of football at grassroots levels stakeholders’ relations and project management.
- Personal Traits: Enthusiastic, proactive, and a team player with a passion for promoting all forms of football under FUFA.
- ICT: Proficient ICT skills
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CVs, a cover letter detailing relevant experience, contact information of three professional references and send to [email protected] and [email protected] by August 17, 2024.
