Vacancy title:
Technical Director

Jobs at:
Paidha black Angles Sports Club (PBA FC )

Deadline of this Job:
Open

Duty Station:
Uganda

Job details:

Paidha black Angles Sports Club (PBA FC) is one of the historical and most prominent clubs in the West Nile region that started as a community fan-based club in 1979 by a group of concerned members of Paidha community in Zombo district. The original Team of players included groups of talented youths from within Paidha and other parts of the country including: Nebbi, Zombo, Pakwach, Arua, Karamoja, Soroti, Kampala, Jinja, Mukono, Koboko, Moyo, Gulu, Lira, Kitgum, Apac, etc. The club underwent transition in management where it was mainly the business community leading the club and later on the Town Council Authority giving it major support to the current leadership where mainly community leaders have taken full charge of the club. The club is managed by the congress which appoints executive committee headed by the chairman executive committee and other appointed officials in standing committees and the secretariat headed by the CEO.

After competing in the 2nd tier division (FUFA Big League) for the past 3 seasons, Paidha Black Angels Football Club on 20th May 2018 got promoted to the Uganda Premier league. This achievement has created a lot of excitement within the 3 districts of Zombo, Nebbi, Pakwach and neighboring Districts of Arua and Democratic Republic of Congo where PBA Football club has got a huge following. As a result of this great achievement, the club is now obliged to adhere to FUFA Premier League requirements that include having a team of well qualified Technical staffs to take on some of the sporting and technical roles in the club. Paidha Black Angels Football Club, therefore, seeks suitably qualified persons to fill the positions listed hereunder. Please see Terms of Reference of the said positions below:
Post: Technical Director (TD)

Reports to: The Chairman, Club Executive Committee.
Responsible for: All staff in technical department including Coaching Staff and Players.
Description:
The position of Technical Director of PBA Football Club is a full-time position which will define and lead the Club’s Technical Programme under the authority of the Paidha Black Angels FC and in compliance with the aims, objectives and values of the Club and FUFA.

General Responsibilities:

• Develop, and implement a clear and thorough Technical Development plan with a Technical Chart aimed at continually promoting and improving the game of football in the club at all levels from Amateur to Elite football including youth football, women’s football, and Coaching Education.
• Advise the PBA FC on all matters related to the effective development of football and be accountable for the development of a strategy and policy for the performance of football programmes
• Work, advise and support the various Women and Youth teams and coaches through development programmes in order to enable PBA FC to attain its goals within FUFA, CAF and FIFA, including putting in place clear systems and processes for identifying and developing talented players.
• Ensure that excellent relationships are developed and maintained with all football related stakeholders in order to ensure a cohesive and synergistic approach to the development of football is achieved and maintained.
•  Ensure that the Technical Department is appropriately staffed with suitably qualified individuals who are capable of implementing the agreed programmes thereby ensuring the growth and success of football at all levels
• Maintain a close and harmonious working relationship with FUFA, CAF and FIFA and other major stakeholders including the government of Uganda.
• Perform any additional duties and responsibilities as reasonably instructed by the GFF from time to time

Specific Responsibilities:

• Training and development of coaches including design and updating of coaches manuals, facilitating licensing courses, developing a coaches Code of Conduct, arranging for expert and specialist coaches to deliver training clinics, education on rules of the game and creating and maintaining a library of resources including books, videos and articles for coaches to access;
• Establish and deliver a comprehensive Grassroots programme at both the community level, in schools, and nationally through strategic partnerships within the communities and with various Local and central Government Ministries and Agencies;
• Establish and deliver a Women’s Football Development plan including training and recommending staff members for the Women’s team coaches at the U-17, U-20 and Senior levels;
• Define and disseminate the Club’s football philosophy;
• Establish clear pathways for player development including establishment of a National Talent Identification system identify, train and protect talented young players to ensure their progression from Grassroots to Elite;
• Research and monitoring of developments in the football world including studying of major competitions, training methods, fitness, philosophies, opportunities for further development of the game and organizing of national seminars to promote technical activities;

Experience & Knowledge Requirements:

• Qualification with the highest coaching diploma available in the country (CAF “A”) or equivalent or higher International diploma / license is essential. CAF “B” is minimum requirement;
• Must be from a football back ground. Ideally a former player, though not at international level;
• Must be recognized by FUFA, CAF and/or FIFA;
• Proven skills and experience in the implementation and delivery of football development programmes
• Credibility and recognition in the football world to command respect among players and coaches;
• Experience managing high performance programmes with a proven track record in supporting team and squad management at various levels;
• Experience in the leadership of coaches and Coach Education programmes;
• Experience in the management of staff to ensure their effective operation, work allocation and discipline;
• Experience in people management skills with the ability to implement innovative ideas and influence support programmes;
• Willingness to work irregular hours and travel extensively whenever necessary;
• Previous experience of working in a multi-stakeholder sports environment and comfortable managing the differing tensions that may prevail.

Personal Characteristics:

• Demonstrated organization and leadership skills with a strong ability to motivate
• Proven people management and team building skills in order to build a strong, robust and impactful team
• Ability to work under pressure, balancing conflicting demands and tight deadlines
• Excellent mediation skills and communication skills to manage inevitable tensions of a high pressure environment
• Ability to relate to and influence a wide variety of stakeholders
• An international outlook – with multicultural familiarization and sensitivity including the ability to develop contacts and bring international best practices to PBA FC from the wider football world
• A consultative style of decision making which results in clear, thoughtful and timely decisions
• Commitment to continuous personal and organizational improvement
•  Demonstrated qualities, traits and demeanor that are consistent with the PBA CF’s values and vision
• Strong knowledge of elite youth player development including international standards and strategies

Minimum Qualifications:

• FUFA CAF “B” License or equivalent. CAF “A” License is added advantage
• Proven experience in coaching at the relevant age level within a top club
• FUFA Football Management Training is essential

Remuneration:
Remuneration package is attractive and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Job application procedure

Interested applicants should apply online sending a motivation letter with full and updated CV, academic and relevant sporting qualifications and related credentials specifying the Post applied for in the Email Subject line to pbafc1979@gmail.com  . All documents should be scanned and mailed as a single attachment. Hard copy applications addressed to The CEO indicating Post applied for on the envelope can be sent to P O Box 179, Paidha (U). For more information, call the CEO on 0779-948862.