Technical Director at KCB Football Club

Role Purpose

• KCB Football Club is seeking an experienced and visionary Technical Director to provide strategic and technical leadership across all football operations.
• The Technical Director will be responsible for developing and overseeing the Club's football philosophy, recruitment strategy, multi-season squad planning, player development pathways, performance analytics, and technical benchmarking. The role will support the Chairman and Club Committee by providing objective, evidence-based recommendations that enhance sporting performance, protect the Club's investment, and ensure long-term sustainability.
• The role will work collaboratively with the Head Coach while maintaining an independent strategic oversight function.

Key Responsibilities

Football Strategy & Technical Direction:

• Develop and implement the Club's long-term football strategy and playing philosophy.
• Establish multi-season technical and performance objectives.
• Benchmark Club performance against leading domestic and regional football clubs.
• Support the continuous improvement of football operations and structures.

Squad Planning & Recruitment:

• Develop and maintain a multi-season squad plan.
• Lead player recruitment, succession planning, retention and exit strategies.
• Establish position-specific player profiles and recruitment criteria.
• Build and maintain scouting and talent identification networks across Kenya and the region.
• Advise on transfers, contract renewals and squad composition.

Performance Analytics & Technical Review:

• Develop player and team performance evaluation frameworks.
• Oversee match analysis, technical reporting and performance analytics.
• Identify performance trends and recommend improvement interventions.
• Conduct structured technical reviews during the season and provide recommendations to the Chairman and Club Committee.

Coach & Technical Bench Support:

• Collaborate with the Head Coach on squad planning and player development.
• Ensure alignment between football strategy and first-team objectives.
• Provide independent technical insights and performance analysis to support decision-making.
• Contribute to coaching succession and technical capability planning.

Youth Development & Talent Pathways:

• Establish and oversee a structured youth development pathway.
• Support progression of high-potential players into the senior team.
• Develop succession plans for key positions within the squad.

Governance & Stakeholder Management:

• Ensure compliance with FKF, CAF, FIFA and league regulations.
• Provide regular technical reports to the Chairman and Club Committee.
• Build relationships with clubs, academies, scouts, agents and football stakeholders.
• Promote high standards of professionalism, integrity and accountability.

Minimum Requirements

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Sports Management, Sports Science, Physical Education, Business Administration or a related field.
• CAF A License or equivalent internationally recognized football qualification.
• CAF Pro License will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years' experience within elite or professional football environments.
• Minimum of 5 years in a senior football leadership role.
• Proven experience in:
  • Squad planning
  • Recruitment and talent identification
  • Player development
  • Football operations
  • Performance analysis
• Strong understanding of Kenyan and East African football markets.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Football Leadership
• Ability to develop and execute a long-term football vision aligned to Club objectives.
• Recruitment & Talent Identification
• Proven ability to identify, assess and recruit players who improve squad quality and performance
• Squad Planning & Succession Management
• Ability to build sustainable squads and reduce dependence on annual rebuilding
• Performance Analytics
• Ability to apply data, performance metrics and football intelligence to decision-making
• Stakeholder Management
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with coaches, management, players, agents and football stakeholders
• Financial & Contract Acumen