BRANDS & PARTNERSHIPS RELATIONS OFFICER- The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA)

BRANDS & PARTNERSHIPS RELATIONS OFFICER- The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA)

Reports to: Brands Manager
Department: Commercial Division

Summary
The Brands & Partnerships Relations Officer will be responsible for ensuring that all partner commitments are tracked, delivered, and reported with discipline and accuracy.
The role safeguards partner confidence by maintaining clear visibility on deliverables, coordinating internal execution, and ensuring that FUFA consistently meets its commercial obligations.

Key responsibilities
Partner servicing & communication

  • Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for assigned partners
  • Manage partner communication, updates, and coordination
  • Ensure clarity on deliverables, timelines, and expectations

Deliverables tracking & control
• Maintain a structured partnership tracker (deliverables, owners, timelines,
status)
• Monitor execution across teams and ensure all obligations are fulfilled
• Track contractual rights across teams, competitions, media, and events

Internal coordination

  • Work with Brand, Sales, Media, Competitions, and Events teams to ensured elivery
  • Follow up on execution timelines and resolve bottlenecks
  • Ensure smooth flow from deal closure to delivery

Reporting & documentation

  • Prepare partner reports with clear proof of execution (photos, videos, logs)
  • Maintain accurate records of delivery and performance
  • Support reporting for renewals and performance reviews

Risk management & escalation

  • Identify risks, delays, or gaps in delivery early
  • Escalate issues to the Brand Manager with clear recommendations
  • Support corrective action to protect partner relationships

Qualifications & experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or related field
  • CIM qualification (Certificate or Diploma) is an added advantage
  • 2–4 years’ experience in account management, client service, or project coordination
  • Experience in sports, events, media, or agency environments is desirable
  • Strong understanding of partnership or sponsorship delivery is an advantage

Personal attributes

  • Highly organised and detail-oriented
  • Strong sense of accountability and follow-through
  • Clear and professional communicator
  • Proactive and responsive under pressure
  • Structured thinker with strong coordination ability
  • Problem-solver with a calm, solutions-first mindset
  • Strong sense of ownership over partner outcomes

How to Apply:

Submit your CV, cover letter and 3 professional references to vacancy@fufa.co.ug by April 30th, 2026.

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