FIFA

Regional Talent Coach Manager – Africa

FIFA

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Location: Remote • 🇨🇭 Switzerland

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About the role

  • Lead the implementation and growth of the FIFA Talent Coach Programme across Africa, in alignment with the TDS Lead of the regional hub and FIFA HQ.
  • Act independently in line with FIFA’s global strategy, programme standards, and regional priorities.
  • Provide ongoing oversight of Member Associations from the application stage through activation and delivery.
  • Coordinate programme milestones including discovery visits, onboarding events, milestone events, and national workshops.
  • Ensure regional activities are aligned with the overall Talent Coach Programme strategy and contribute to long-term player development success.
  • Work closely with TDS Lead of the regional hub and Technical Directors in each Member Association to support national talent development strategies.
  • Collaborate with Technical Experts who act as technical leads and supervise groups of Talent Coaches.
  • Support Technical Experts in their mentoring function while maintaining overall accountability for programme delivery.
  • Ensure strong alignment across stakeholders and manage interfaces between technical, operational, and safeguarding functions.
  • Build and sustain trusted relationships with Member Associations, CAF, FIFA regional offices, and FIFA HQ departments.
  • Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, and performance management of Talent Coaches in the region coordinated with the TDS Lead of the regional hub and FIFA HQ.
  • Monitor coaching activities and ensure continuous professional development through Technical Experts.
  • Address escalations and ensure Talent Coaches are aligned with the programme’s objectives, values, and safeguarding requirements.
  • Monitor the quality, progress, and impact of the programme (e.g., adherence to FIFA Academy criteria) across African Member Associations.
  • Ensure safeguarding, compliance, and integrity standards are consistently met.
  • Provide structured feedback, insights, and recommendations to both the TDS Lead of the regional hub and FIFA HQ.
  • Use data, reporting tools, and evidence-based methods to inform decisions and support continuous programme improvement.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 - 10 years of professional experience in football development, programme management, or technical operations.
  • Proven record of managing projects with multiple stakeholders across different countries or organisations.
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate, mediate, and align perspectives in multicultural contexts.
  • Experience in collaborating with Member Associations, Confederations, or international sports organisations is desirable.
  • Strong background in programme delivery, monitoring, and reporting within football or comparable international development fields.
  • On-the-ground experience in African football (e.g., academies, member associations, development programmes) considered an asset. Experience in working with senior leaders in sports, including MA Presidents, General Secretaries and technical staff.
  • Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Sports Management or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in elite youth development, academy management, or technical leadership.
  • Proven track record in designing and implementing player development programmes at national or club level.
  • Technical Expertise with an UEFA Pro or A-License (or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
  • In-depth knowledge of talent identification, training methodology, and long-term player development models.
  • Recognised manager with advanced management and leadership skills.
  • Strong technical football background and expertise in elite youth development.
  • Proven ability to operate in multicultural and politically complex African environments.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
  • Ability to work independently while aligning with the TDS Lead of the regional hub and FIFA HQ.
  • Fluency in oral and written English and French
  • Knowledge of Arabic and/or Portuguese is considered a strong asset, given the linguistic diversity across the African continent.
  • Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project).
  • Proficient in Player Databases.
  • Willingness and ability to travel internationally.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
programme managementproject managementplayer development programmestalent identificationtraining methodologyelite youth developmentacademy managementtechnical leadershipmonitoring and reportingcoaching activities
Soft skills
communication skillsnegotiation skillsrelationship managementleadership skillsindependencemulticultural coordinationmediationalignment of perspectivestrust buildingperformance management
Certifications
UEFA Pro LicenseUEFA A-LicenseMaster’s degree in Sports Managementequivalent experience in Sports Management