General Secretary - Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA)

Application Deadline: 7 June 2026

Department: Professional Football

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Harare

Description

Key Responsibilities of the Job (refer to article 45 of the ZIFA Statutes)

• Implementing decisions passed by the Congress and Executive Committee in compliance with the President’s directives;
• Attending the Congress and meetings of the Executive Committee, the Standing Committee and adhoc committees;
• Organising the Congress and meetings of the Executive Committee and other bodies;
• Compiling the minutes for the meetings of the Congress, Executive Committee, Standing and adhoc committees;
• Managing and keeping the accounts;
• Correspondence;
• The relations with the members, committees, FIFA, CAF and COSAFA, under the direction of the President;
• Organising the General Secretariat;
• The appointment and dismissal of staff working in the General Secretariat, in line with the relevant provisions within the Internal Organisation Regulations;
• Providing the Electoral Committees with logistic and operative support for the elections.

Key Performance Areas (KPAs)

• Strategic leadership & policy execution.
• Financial sustainability, revenue growth, and strict expense management.
• Commercial sponsorship and corporate partnership development.
• National team performance and structural football development metrics.
• Measurable growth in grassroots participation and local football structures.
• Governance, compliance, and risk-mitigated operational efficiency.
• Brand reputation recovery and corporate stakeholder confidence.
• Secretariat performance, leadership and successful delivery of set strategic objectives.

• A University Degree in Sports Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Law, or a related field.
• A Master’s Degree in Sports Management, Business Administration (MBA), or related field is an added advantage.
• A Diploma in Sports Administration will be a distinct added advantage.

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in sports administration or business leadership, with at least 5 years spent at a Senior Decision-Making level or a comparable executive
• environment.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, institutional governance, stakeholder management, and complex organizational transformation.
• Proven experience in financial oversight, budgetary controls, and commercial property or portfolio development.
• A strong, documented understanding of football governance structures and international football administration frameworks.

• Visionary and transformational leadership capabilities.
• Strong commercial, financial, and risk-management acumen.
• Excellent communication, high-level negotiation, and international diplomacy skills.
• High levels of personal integrity, professionalism, and institutional accountability.
• Strategic thinking, rapid decision-making capacity, and a clear understanding of the consequence of error.
• Ability to lead cultural shift, organizational change, and a performance-driven work environment.
• Resilience and the capacity to operate effectively under intense, high-pressure situations.

• The position offers a highly competitive executive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• The successful candidate will be required to enter into a strict, performance-based two-year contract with the Association.

How to Apply

• Interested candidates should submit an application letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copies of academic and professional qualifications, and at least three traceable professional references.
• Applications must be clearly marked “Vacancy – General Secretary” in the subject line and submitted to:
  Email: [email protected] and copy (cc) [email protected].
  Closing Date for Applications: 7th June 2026.
  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.