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.

Job Purpose

To plan, coordinate, and grow FUFA development competitions, including youth, grassroots, women, and regional football structures, ensuring structured pathways for talent identification, participation, and progression within Ugandan football. To strengthen the foundation of football through well-organized, inclusive, and sustainable development competitions aligned with FUFA, CAF, and FIFA frameworks.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Development Competitions Planning and Coordination
• Youth and Grassroots Football Development
• Women’s Football Development
• Regional and District Competitions Support
• Competition Standards and Quality Assurance
• Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Building
• Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
• Policy and Strategic Support

Key skills

• Strong understanding of youth and grassroots football development
• Knowledge of competition organization and structures
• Good planning and coordination skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Passion for football development and talent growth
• Ability to work in diverse and regional environments
• High level of integrity and professionalism

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Education, Development Studies, or related field
• Experience in football development, youth programs, or competition management
• Good understanding of grassroots and youth football structures

• Development Competitions Planning and Coordination
• Youth and Grassroots Football Development
• Women’s Football Development
• Regional and District Competitions Support
• Competition Standards and Quality Assurance
• Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Building
• Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
• Policy and Strategic Support

• Strong understanding of youth and grassroots football development
• Knowledge of competition organization and structures
• Good planning and coordination skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Passion for football development and talent growth
• Ability to work in diverse and regional environments
• High level of integrity and professionalism

• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Education, Development Studies, or related field
• Experience in football development, youth programs, or competition management
• Good understanding of grassroots and youth football structures