OVERVIEW

This brand new COUNTRY DIRECTOR position is an opportunity for an experienced football coach, leader, scout and program coordinator, to be the driving force behind a positive and impact-focused soccer, scholarship and character development program for the top athletic and academic talent of Malawi.

The main responsibilities of the COUNTRY DIRECTOR role will include (i) leading the football program, (ii) staff, scholar and organizational leadership, (iii) program culture, delivery and impact targets and (iv) human resource and financial management.

The ideal candidate will be a team player who is willing to get involved with a variety of elements of academy life, along with being someone who understands the challenges of working in Southeast Africa – while bringing a positive attitude and a solution-focused mindset.

We are looking for a joyful, responsible and nurturing leader who puts people first.

Application Deadline: Wednesday, 30th September 2026

POSITION: COUNTRY DIRECTOR

JOB TYPE: Full Time

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leading the football program.
• Staff, scholar and organizational leadership.
• Program culture, delivery and impact targets.
• Human resource and financial management.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should apply online through the following link:

To apply for this job please visit ascentsoccer.org.

We will review applications as they arrive and may fill this position before the deadline, so we encourage you to apply early. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Ascent Soccer is an equal opportunity employer.