Professional Football Coach/Instructor

The Professional Football Coach/Instructor will provide theoretical, practical guidance, and physical training for selected female Trainers of Trainers (ToTs). The role involves developing training guidelines for Grade D and C coaching and refereeing skill improvement, conducting theoretical sessions on football rules and regulations, delivering practical training to build coaching and refereeing skills, and ensuring compliance with international football regulations (FIFA, CAF, CECAFA). The coach will prepare training materials remotely before traveling to Hargeisa for 10 days of on-site training sessions. The position aims to enhance the technical capacity of 20 female ToTs, increase women's participation in football coaching and refereeing, and strengthen local networks for women's football development. Key deliverables include a detailed training guideline, a 10-day training session covering theoretical and practical aspects, and a final report outlining achievements and recommendations. Pre- and post-training assessments will measure skill and knowledge improvement among participants.

Internationally certified FIFA/CAF football coach with proven coaching experience; strong knowledge and technical expertise in both theoretical and practical football coaching and refereeing; experience in training, developing coaching guidelines, and capacity building for coaches Grade C and D; ability to support ToTs in obtaining required certifications for international-standard coaching; proficient communication skills in Somali and English; prior experience in working with women’s sports programs and grassroots football development.