Job Vacancies at Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA)

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Description: The Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) is an association of the football playing nations in Eastern Africa. It is also an affiliate of CAF. The CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup is the oldest football tournament in Africa. It is a tournament of FIFA and the Council of East … The Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) is an association of the football playing nations in Eastern Africa. It is also an affiliate of CAF. The CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup is the oldest football tournament in Africa. It is a tournament of FIFA and the Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA), and includes national teams from Central and East Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan, Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Zanzibar, Somalia, Rwanda, Burundi and Djibouti). In 2005 and 2006 the tournament was sponsored by Ethiopian/Saudi businessman Sheikh Mohammed Al Amoudi, and was dubbed the Al Amoudi Senior Challenge Cup. It is the successor tournament of the Gossage Cup, held 37 times from 1926 until 1966, and the East and Central African Senior Challenge Cup, held 7 times between 1965 and 1971. In August 2012, CECAFA signed a sponsorship deal worth US$450,000 with East African Breweries to have the cup renamed to the CECAFA Tusker Challenge Cup. View more View less

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Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Degree
Job Experience: 3+ Years
Job Location: Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date: Sep 30, 2026
Salary: Estimated: KES 25,000 - KES 180,000 / month
Job Category: Others

Job Description

Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) – Vacancies

Category: Professional / Social Associations / Sports Governance Posted: 27th August 2026 Deadline: 30th September 2026

 

Open Jobs

  1. Head of Commercial, Partnerships & Strategic Communications

  2. Tournament Officer

  3. Women’s Football Development Officer

  4. Member Associations Officer

 

Minimum Requirements (Likely)

Applicants should:

  • Hold relevant academic qualifications (Bachelor’s or Master’s in Sports Management, Communications, Business, or related fields).

  • Have prior experience in sports administration, tournament management, partnerships, women’s football development, or member association relations depending on the role.

  • Demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

  • Be familiar with CAF/FIFA frameworks, football governance structures, and regional sports development policies.

  • Show professionalism, integrity, and alignment with CECAFA’s mission of promoting football development and regional cooperation.

Role‑specific expectations:

  • Head of Commercial, Partnerships & Strategic Communications: Lead sponsorships, partnerships, and external communications strategy.

  • Tournament Officer: Coordinate CECAFA tournaments, logistics, and compliance with CAF/FIFA standards.

  • Women’s Football Development Officer: Drive initiatives to grow women’s football across member nations.

  • Member Associations Officer: Strengthen collaboration with national federations and support governance structures.

 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications with detailed CVs and supporting documents, clearly indicating the specific position applied for, in line with CECAFA application guidelines.

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