Are you passionate about leadership, football, and community impact? TRA United Sports Club, owned by the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) and registered under the National Sports Council Act (Cap 49), is calling on qualified and dynamic professionals to join its management team. As one of the clubs competing in the Tanzania Premier League, TRA United is not just about football—it plays a vital role in promoting voluntary tax compliance, offering tax education, nurturing sports talent, and enhancing corporate social responsibility. In September 2025, the club has announced two exciting opportunities: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Head Coach.
1. Position: Chief Executive Officer (1 Post)
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise daily activities of the club.
- Define and implement the club’s vision, mission, and long-term strategies.
- Ensure compliance with football regulations (FIFA, CAF, TFF, league rules) and good governance.
- Oversee sporting matters: player recruitment, contracts, transfers, and youth academies.
- Grow the club’s brand locally and internationally through marketing, sponsorships, and community engagement.
- Drive revenue from sponsorships, broadcasting rights, merchandising, and partnerships.
- Manage finances, ensuring accountability and stability.
- Represent the club in national and international football governing bodies.
- Strengthen fan base through digital platforms and community programs.
- Report to the Board and uphold transparency, accountability, and ethics.
Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Law, Sports Management, Finance, or related field.
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
- Proven leadership experience in sports, entertainment, or the corporate sector.
- Strong strategic and commercial mindset.
- Salary and benefits: Negotiable.
2. Position: Head Coach (1 Post)
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan and conduct training sessions, prepare match tactics, and select squads.
- Mentor assistant coaches and coordinate technical staff.
- Analyze opponents and design strategies that enhance team performance.
- Scout, recruit, and develop young talent through academies.
- Foster teamwork, discipline, and mental resilience.
- Collaborate with medical, fitness, and nutrition staff.
- Use video analysis and performance data for improvement.
- Maintain compliance with club and football association rules.
- Represent the club in media, official events, and community engagements.
Qualifications and Experience
- Holder of a CAF A License or equivalent recognized by Tanzanian sports authorities.
- At least 5 years of coaching experience in a Premier League club or National Team.
- A proven record of winning league titles or international tournaments is an added advantage.
- Salary and benefits: Negotiable.
General Application Requirements
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) with reliable contacts (email, phone number, postal address).
- Certified copies of academic and professional certificates.
- Two reputable referees with valid contact details.
- Certificates from foreign institutions must be verified by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU).
- A signed application letter written in English or Swahili addressed to:
TRA United Sports Club
P.O. Box 8131,
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
- Applicants found with forged certificates or false information will be automatically disqualified and face legal action.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Mode of Application and Deadline
Applications must be submitted via email at: traunitedsportsclub@gmail.com or through postal mail to the above address. Application Deadline: Friday, 3rd October 2025, This is a rare opportunity to contribute to Tanzanian football while making a wider social and economic impact. If you have the skills, leadership, and passion for sports, don’t miss your chance to be part of TRA United Sports Club’s journey.
