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Talent Development Scheme (TDS) Project Lead
Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) Lusaka, Zambia
Employer and vacancy source: Football Association of Zambia (FAZ)
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- EmployerFootball Association of Zambia (FAZ)
- LocationLusaka, Zambia
- Application methodEmail application
- Listing sourceZambia Job Alerts
Key details for this vacancy
- Employer
- Football Association of Zambia (FAZ)
- Location
- Lusaka, Zambia
- Posted
- September 27, 2026
- Closing date
- Apply by October 27, 2026
- Job type
- Full Time
- Category
- Other
- Application method
- Email application
Job description
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) seeks a Talent Development Scheme (TDS) Project Lead for its Technical Department. This permanent, full-time role reports to the Technical Director and will lead and coordinate FIFA TDS actions, outcomes and evaluation while ensuring quality and stakeholder alignment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
– Develop, implement and continually review a long-term national talent-development plan.
– Establish and lead the talent-development project management team and analyse the football landscape.
– Coordinate talent development across national teams, competitions, academies, coach education and grassroots programmes.
– Build staff and stakeholder capacity and serve as the main contact for the assigned FIFA TDS consultant.
– Map and align stakeholders, share learning across departments and associations, and report progress to senior leadership.
– Manage budgets and FIFA or other funding, support further fundraising, and ensure regulatory compliance.
REQUIREMENTS
– Broad knowledge of football and the national and regional talent-development ecosystem.
– A current high-level coaching qualification and relevant tertiary qualification.
– Experience in talent development and identification, youth national teams, academies, coach education and women’s football.
– Strong leadership, stakeholder credibility, advanced Microsoft Office skills and the ability to work under pressure.
– At least three years’ project-management experience in relevant roles and at least three years’ management experience in a member association, regional association or club.
HOW TO APPLY
Send your application to the General Secretary, Football Association of Zambia (FAZ), Football House, P.O. Box 34751, Lusaka, Zambia, or email generalsecretary@faz.co.zm. Closing date: Monday, 5 October 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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