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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) was founded in 1957 by four nations: Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia and South Africa. As the administrative body of the region, CAF manages competitions, offers technical and administrative training courses while actively fostering the promotion and practice of football. The Confederation organizes championships such as th...
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Description
- You believe you have the educational background and professional experience to elevate the organization to the highest international standards? CAF is looking to recruit a Brand Operations Manager.
Responsibilities
Brand Management:
- Analyze brand positioning and consumer insights.
- Translate brand elements into plans and go-to-market strategies.
- Measure and report performance of all marketing campaigns, and assess ROI and KPIs
- Monitor market trends, research consumer markets and competitors’ activities.
- Oversee new and ongoing marketing and advertising activities.
- Monitor brands presence before and during competitions and all CAF events.
- Manage Brand protection.
- Manage Brand Licensing.
- Align CAF around the brand’s direction, choices and tactics.
- Coordinate creative process, timelines, and budgets for CAF competitions and other projects.
Brand Licensing:
- Tracking of various partnerships, licensing for CAF: Music, Merchandising, etc.
- Be the project lead on various special projects designed to improve process and capabilities.
- Evaluate new opportunities, meet with potential partners, and make a recommendation to CAF brand leadership.
- Tracking of the implementation of CAF competitions branding.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Management, or equivalent.
- 3-5 years’ experience in project management & event planning/Sports Marketing.
- Experience in managing multiple projects and adapting to changing priorities.
- Proficient in Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient graphic design skills: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and/& InDesign.
- Ability to attend various corporate conferences and events (including air travel).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products Curiosity, quirkiness, confidence.
- Fluent in English and/or French language both written and spoken; command of any of the other CAF official languages (English, French or Arabic) is a plus.
We Offer
- An interesting and varied job in an exciting and innovative international organization.
- Attractive employment conditions.
- The opportunity to be part of a highly committed international team.
- Quality social security coverage.
- An excellent pension schemes
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Description
- You believe you have the educational background and professional experience to elevate the organization to the highest international standards? WAFU B is looking to recruit a Research Coordinator (Freelancer)
Responsibilities
- Act as a focal point and liaison for research activities and correspondence between the WAFU B HQ, and Member Associations of the Zonal Unions.
- Coordinate and identify appropriate premises and requirements for research activities at the tournament.
- Liaising with the Research Lead regarding the appointment, training, and monitoring of research personnel in their Zonal Union
- Read, oversee, and manage the efficient conduct of research activities in their Zonal Unions.
- Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures in regulatory frameworks, data management, and overall research activities.
- Preparing reports, presentations, and visualizations of research findings at Zonal level.
- Assist with harmonizing data collection and research activities in the Member Associations in the Zone.
- Manage the administrative needs relating to research activities in the Zonal Union.
- Maintain the Zonal Union research databases and control access as relevant.
- Maintain the Zonal Union calendar of research activities and deadlines.
- Assisting with other tasks and project support as needed.
Requirements (Profile)
- Bachelor's Degree in Sports Management, Sports Science, Statistics, or similar. Master’s degree or higher is an added advantage.
- Project management, Research methodology, or Data analytics certifications are an added advantage.
- At least two (2) years’ experience in a research role, preferably in African sport
- At least two (2) years’ experience in a client facing role within the sports industry. Experience within a national/international environment is an added advantage.
- Willingness and ability to travel within the respective Zonal Union.
- Proficiency in French and English (Spoken and written). Any other relevant language from the Zonal Union would be an added advantage.
Additional requirements:
- Advanced MS Office skills
- Experience with data collection and statistical analysis tools (e.g., Qualtrics, SPSS, Excel)
- Understanding of the African football landscape
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
- Comfortable presenting and communicating research findings
We Offer
- An interesting and varied opportunity in an exciting and innovative organization.
- The opportunity to be part of a highly committed international team.
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Key Responsibilities
- Manage the competition calendar and ensure the complete delivery of all competitions.
- Organize post-game and post-competition information sessions to ensure knowledge transfer.
- Schedule of match day operations and ensure that the running order is strictly adhered to.
- Ensure that general administrative requirements for General Coordinators are met by facilitating workshops and developing tools for competition management.
- Ensure that pre-game committee meetings and inter-divisional and inter-departmental coordination meetings are held and properly documented.
- Ensure that each competition is conducted according to CAF rules, in accordance with CAF guidelines.
- Make sure the CMS is updated with all competition information before all competitions.
- Training and development of match officials.
- Ensure that all assets are protected and used responsibly at all competitions.
- Ensure that all administrative and technical activities of all competitions are duly completed without a hitch
- Protect the property and assets of the Zonal Union at all times.
- Collaborate with the Executive Director and key stakeholders to ensure the smooth running of all competitions.
Profile
Educational Qualification:
- University Degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
- A certificate or diploma in sports management is a plus.
Professional experience:
- At least 5 years of experience in managing football/other sporting events, managing competitions or related matters.
- Excellent understanding of areas related to competition management such as match operations, tournament/event management, communication between teams and officials and the resulting relationships.
Business know-how and IT skills:
- Experience in the administration and successful implementation of football projects/programs;
- Proper use of MS products (Word, Excel, PPT, Visio),
- Experience working in a football-related environment (e.g. club, league, federation);
- Knowledge of the African football industry and environment.
Competencies and characterstics:
- Autonomous and able to manage their own workload;
- Good communicator;
- Able to quickly establish trust and a good working relationship with key people inside and outside the Zonal Union;
- Intercultural competences;
- Organized and methodical with strong project management abilities
- Long-term planning and coordination skills;
- Diligent in the work and determined to overcome obstacles to succeed
- Driven by a sense of service and able to understand the needs of the organization;
- Shows commitment to quality and results
- Resistant to stress ;
- Competent in terms of networking and interpersonal skills, allowing regular contact with CAF management and staff;
- Feels comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Adapts to situations with a willingness to meet challenges and achieve results.
Language skills:
Advantages:
- An interesting and varied job in an exciting and innovative international organization;
- Attractive employment conditions;
- The opportunity to be part of a highly committed international team;
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Description
- You believe you have the educational background and professional experience to elevate the organization to the highest international standards? CAF is looking to recruit an Executive Director.
Responsibilities
- Leading the administration of the Zonal Union
- Act as a focal point and liaise between the CAF HQ, and Member Associations of the Zonal Unions.
- Report to the Director of Member Associations
- Support CAF HQ in obtaining supporting documents from its Member Associations and communicate with the different MAs and Zonal Unions to receive the documents necessary for the payment of the annual subvention.
- Provide CAF with updates on the scheduled meetings and activities in the Zonal Union including but not limited to general assemblies, executive committee meetings, and any other activities.
- Establish, after consultation with the Zonal Union’s President, the agenda of the meetings of the General Assembly, the meetings of the Executive Board and the meetings of the ad hoc committees, draw up their respective minutes in due time and share them with CAF.
- Ensure the administration of the Zonal Union is managed in conformity with CAF standards and global financial governance best practices.
- Assist / coordinate / implement activities that contribute to Football Development in the Zonal Unions (such as Workshops, Courses, etc.) in coordination with CAF HQ.
- Ensure CAF regulations are respected by the different Member Associations of the Zonal Union and report any issues to CAF HQ.
- Organize at least one women’s competition and two youth competitions annually; any other Zonal Union competition requested by CAF
- Provide support to CAF in the elaboration of Zonal competition regulations and ensure they are being adhered to once they are approved
- Secure sponsors and generate revenues for the Zonal Union competitions
Requirements (Profile)
- Higher Education such as (Master's Degree in Business Administration, Sports Management or equivalent)
- Extensive experience as a manager or director in the sports field, preferably football
- Experience in Event Coordination, Management, and budgeting
- Willing to relocate to Abidjan, Côte D’Ivoire
- Willing to travel within the respective Zone
We Offer
- An interesting and varied job in an exciting and innovative organization.
- High-value terms of employment.
- The opportunity to be part of a highly committed international team.
- Excellent Pension Plan solution.
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Key Responsibilities
- Manage finance planning processes & the forecasting for all events and activities in consultation with the Executive Director to reflect income and expenditure of the Zonal Union
- Ensure all staff, and Member Associations hosting any event or Tournaments do not exceed authority ceilings for financial expenditure without reference to the Executive Committee.
- Manage the transactional finance services including Accounts payable, Accounts receivable, Cash & Bank reconciliations.
- Ensure monthly reconciliation of Bank accounts. Proactively engage with banks on outstanding payments, reversals, and refunds as and when they occur. Responsibility for investigating and communicating outstanding payment queries with stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate records of income and expenditure and do monthly Financial Reports by managing the flow of payments and associated journals into the General ledger and ensure journal entries are properly recorded.
- Ensure all taxation commitments are met by the Zonal Union and finances are appropriately audited.
- Review and reconcile financial reports pertaining to the Zonal Union Annual Subvention received by CAF and FIFA Forward funds necessary for the organization of zonal competitions
- Ensure monthly cash flow reports, month end book close, and fixed assets record review are prepared. Review and provide comfort on payments and communicate to stakeholders.
- Ensure annual financial accounts are prepared for auditing and provide the auditor with necessary information to prepare the annual financial statements of the Zonal Union for Finance Committee and Executive Committee Approval
- Attend to general banking activities.
- Support with any other role assigned by the Executive Director on payment related matters.
- Provide Financial Controllership Functions in order to ensure finances are managed in accordance to legislation, polices & procedures and IFRS principles
- Build and develop relationships with key stakeholders both across the football and regulatory network & external relationships with appropriate contacts to ensure sooth financial operations of the secretariat.
- Treasury Management: Cash flow management and forecasts and Currency exposures management,
- Financial Risk & Governance Management: Ensure that appropriate controls are in place across the zone to minimize financial and business risk and drive compliance with IFRS, Tax Authorities and Zonal Union
- Support all relevant stakeholders relating to any key projects.
- Carry out any other task necessary to deliver Zonal Union strategic and administrative objectives.
- Protect the property and assets of the Zonal Union at all times.
Profile:
Educational Qualification:
- Master of Business Administration or equivalent;
- CFA, CPA or similar certification is recommended;
- Complementary studies in the field of sport and/or football (e.g. FIFA Masters, etc.);
Professional experience:
- At least 10 years of experience in a similar field;
- At least 05 years of experience as a manager/director;
- Experience in football is an asset
Business know-how and IT skills:
- Expert in Finance and Accounting;
- Proper use of MS products (Word, Excel, PPT, Visio).
Competencies and Characteristics:
- Team leader and builder
- Able to think strategically and conceptually;
- Service-oriented and able to understand the needs of the organization
- Committed to quality and results
- Good communicator and able to explain the point of view of the department;
- Resistant to stress; Competent in networking and relational matters, allowing regular contact with CAF management and staff
Language skills:
Advantages:
- An interesting and varied job in an exciting and innovative international organization;
- Attractive employment conditions;
- The opportunity to be part of a highly committed international team;
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ey Responsibilities
- Ensure the elaboration, implementation and supervision of development programs;
- Develop an annual technical development plan focused on the strategic plan and values of the Zonal Union;
- Submit progress reports on development programs, resources and key measures;
- Act as a contact person for development and technical directors of other football bodies;
- Produce detailed reports on technical activities;
- Organize, prepare and deliver training sessions to Member Associations on development;
- Define a long-term strategic plan;
- Implement and pilot the development plan(s);
- Encourage the development and promote the practice of football for all (boys and girls);
- Support the planning process with specialized skills (statutes, finance, marketing, communication, legal);
- Perform any other task necessary to achieve the strategic and administrative objectives of the Zonal Union;
- To protect the property and assets of the Zonal Union at all times.
Requirements
Educational Qualifications:
- Master of Business Administration or equivalent;
- Complementary studies in the field of sport and/or football (e.g. FIFA Masters, etc.);
Professional experience:
- At least 10 years of experience in a similar field;
- At least 05 years of experience as a manager/director;
Business know-how and IT skills:
- Football expert;
- Proper use of MS products (Word, Excel, PPT, Visio).
Core competencies:
- Teamwork: Cooperates well with colleagues; offers assistance and support to others to achieve common goals; takes initiative to develop team spirit; remains available and helpful even in times of tension and stress.
- Client Orientation: Always shows respect for clients (colleagues, superiors, national associations, clubs, etc.); agrees with clients on their expectations and deliverables; meets client expectations; obtains positive feedback from clients; enjoys full trust from clients; anticipates their desires.
- Professionalism: Trustworthy and committed to quality standards and timelines; adheres to established budget framework; demonstrates good planning and anticipation; focuses on effective implementation; follows up after completion of activities; takes responsibility for own actions; sets an example for others.
- Leadership: Respected by staff; undisputed leader of the unit; sets ambitious goals and guides staff towards them; motivator; well accepted by peers and management; tailors goals to client needs; challenges himself and the unit; personal skills to manage difficulties.
Competencies and Characteristics:
- Team leader and builder
- Able to think strategically and conceptually;
- Service-oriented and able to understand the needs of the organization
- Committed to quality and results
- Good communicator and able to explain the point of view of the department;
- Resistant to stress; Competent in networking and relational matters, allowing regular contact with CAF management and staff
Additional Information:
- Language skills: English, French, others.
- Other requirements: Experience in football is an asset
Advantages
- An interesting and varied job in an exciting and innovative international organization;
- Attractive employment conditions;
- The opportunity to be part of a highly committed international team;
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Key Responsibilities
- In close collaboration with the Executive Director, develop and implement communication and marketing projects in line with the strategic plan of the Zonal Union
- Under the supervision of the Executive Director, manage, support and implement a communication and marketing strategy;
- Under the supervision of the Executive Director, manage and develop communication activities on the different professional platforms of the Zonal Union and the social networks;
- Ensure coordination with other Departments of the Zonal Union to ensure good communication of the activities of the Zonal Union;
- Monitor and document in an organized manner all activities of the Zonal Union;
- Ensure the follow-up of the production of promotional materials, articles and publications to enhance the image of the Zonal Union;
- Manage the relationship between the marketing agency and Zonal Union/ WAFU B in close collaboration with the Executive Director;
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested by the Executive Director.
Requirements
Educational Qualification:
- Master of Business Administration or equivalent;
- Complementary studies in the field of sport and/or football (e.g. FIFA Masters, etc.);
Professional experience:
- Have at least 5 years of experience in the field of marketing and sports communication, preferably in football.
- Business know-how and IT skills:
- Experience in the administration and successful implementation of football projects/programmes;
- Proper use of MS products (Word, Excel, PPT, Visio),
- Work experience in a football-related environment (club, league, federation for example);
- Knowledge of the African football industry and environment.
Competencies and Characteristics:
- Autonomous and able to manage own workload;
- Good communicator;
- Able to quickly establish trust and a good working relationship with key people inside and outside the Zonal Union;
- Intercultural competences;
- Organized and methodical with strong project management capabilities
- Long-term planning and coordination skills;
- Applied in the work and determined to overcome obstacles to succeed
- Driven by a sense of service and able to understand the needs of the organization;
- Shows commitment to quality and results
- Resistant to stress;
- Competent in networking and relational matters, allowing regular contact with CAF management and staff;
- Feels comfortable operating in a dynamic environment
- Adapts to situations with a willingness to meet challenges and achieve results.
- Language skills: English, French, others.
What we offer
- An interesting and varied job in an exciting and innovative international organization;
- Attractive employment conditions;
- The opportunity to be part of a highly committed international team;
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Key Responsibilities
- In close collaboration with the Executive Director, develop and implement women's football projects in line with the Strategic Plan of the Zonal Union
- Under the supervision of the Executive Director, manage, support and implement a women's football development strategy;
- Under the supervision of the Executive Director, prepares the Department's annual plan and budget submission;
- Manage and develop women's football activities in line with strategic objectives (budgeting, implementation and reporting);
- Ensure coordination with other Departments of the Zonal Union to ensure the implementation of the necessary measures related to projects and programs, such as travel arrangements, transportation, accommodation, payments, communication and others;
- Manage the follow-up process with Member Associations on implemented projects (pilot programmes and development programmes) in line with the Zonal Union strategy for women's football;
- Provide support to the Zonal Union in the implementation of youth projects and at the local level for the benefit of girls
- Ensure that all development activities are carried out on time, in accordance with the timetable set by the Executive Director and in accordance with the annual plan of the Area Union;
- Responsible for the compilation of the reports (internal and/or reference) of the Zonal Unions;
- Monitor and document in an organized manner all activities developed by the Zonal Union and the related costs;
- Collaborate with other departments of the Zonal Union in the implementation of women's football development programs;
- Monitor the production of promotional materials, articles and publications to enhance the image of women's football;
- Design and implement programmes to increase the participation of women and girls in football, both on and off the field;
- Follow up on surveys and studies on the development of women's football and disseminate this information to relevant bodies;
- Monitor CSR-related activities and work with international NGOs to identify common goals for the empowerment of girls and women in society, with the aim of using football as a means to achieve these goals;
- Collaborate with other technical development divisions to develop and produce manuals and guidelines for coaches and officials involved in women's football
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested by the Executive Director.
Profile
Educational Qualification:
- University Degree in Sports Management and Administration, or equivalent;
- Additional studies in the field of football (e.g. FIFA Masters, etc.).
Professional experience:
- Have at least 5 years of experience in the field of sport, preferably in women's football
Business know-how and IT skills:
- In-depth knowledge of women's football in general and experience as a footballer at a high level are assets;
- Experience in the administration and successful implementation of women's football development projects/programmes;
- Proper use of MS products (Word, Excel, PPT, Visio),
- Work experience in a football-related environment (club, league, federation for example);
- Knowledge of the African football industry and environment
- Experiences in successful budget management and reporting
Competencies and characterstics:
- Autonomous and able to manage own workload;
- Able to quickly establish trust and a good working relationship with key people inside and outside the Zonal Union;
- Intercultural competences;
- Organized and methodical with strong project management capabilities
- Long-term planning and coordination skills;
- Applied in the work and determined to overcome obstacles to succeed
- Driven by a sense of service and able to understand the needs of the organization;
- Shows commitment to quality and results
- Good communicator and able to explain the Department's point of view
- Resistant to stress;
- Competent in networking and relational matters, allowing regular contact with CAF management and staff;
- Feels comfortable operating in a dynamic environment
- Adapts to situations with a willingness to meet challenges and achieve results.
Additional qualifications:
- Language skills: English, French, others.
- Other requirements: Experience in women's football and project management is required
Advantages
- An interesting and varied job in an exciting and innovative international organization;
- Attractive employment conditions;
- The opportunity to be part of a highly committed international team ;
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Description
- You believe you have the educational background and professional experience to elevate the organization to the highest international standards? CAF is looking to recruit a Competitions Strategy & Planning Officer.
Responsibilities
- Application of the competitions’ management policies and competitions’ regulations.
- Support in the drawing of lots of all CAF competitions.
- Assist in planning the match calendar of CAF Competitions.
- Assist in the establishment of CAF Competitions policies and strategies.
- Assist in the establishment of CAF Competitions budget.
- Assist in the formation and training of match officials.
- Proposals of appointments of match officials in all CAF competitions.
- Follow up on the evaluation of the performance of CAF match officials.
- Being part of missions to other countries when required.
- Assist in the workshops’ organization as well as developing tools for competition management.
- Reviewing regulations and ensuring content alignment.
- Assisting in other competitions department’s collaborations when needed.
- Follow up on the Competitions software (CMS management).
- Communications with the national associations and Clubs in relation to competitions organization.
Requirements (Profile)
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree / Certificate or Diploma in Sports management
- Event management certificate will be an addition.
- Minimum of 2 years of proven experience in football event management /or other sports event management of competitions or related matters.
- Excellent understanding of Competition Management related areas such as match operations, tournament/event management, teams & officials’ communication, and the resulting relationships.
- Passion for delivering professional football events.
- Ability to handle ever changing and dynamic situations in a multicultural environment while maintaining high energy levels and positive spirit.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Reliable team player.
- Fluent in English and French languages both written and spoken is a must; command of Arabic and/or Portuguese is an asset.
- Organizational skills.
- Ability to work under stress.
- Time management.
- Problem solving skills.
- Ability to take initiatives.
- Decision making skills.
- Good IT skills – Ability to use all CAF online tools.
We Offer
- An interesting and varied job in an exciting and innovative international organization.
- Attractive employment conditions.
- The opportunity to be part of a highly committed international team.
- Quality social security coverage.
- excellent pension schemes.
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Description
- You believe you have the educational background and professional experience to elevate the organization to the highest international standards? CAF is looking to recruit an Inter-clubs Manager.
Responsibilities
- Application of the competitions’ management policies and competitions’ regulations.
- Communications with the national associations and Clubs in relation to Interclubs. competitions organization.
- Managing all aspects of the Interclubs Competitions.
- Taking part of “inspection visits” when required.
- Managing the drawing of lots of the Interclubs competitions.
- Planning the match schedule, match operations, Match-day -1 activities, Match Day, and post rounds.
- Creating report updates for the Director and/or Management as well as circular letters.
- Preparations of post event de-briefing.
- Follow up on of the preliminary rounds, group stage and knock-out rounds of the Interclubs competitions.
- Being part of missions to other countries when required.
- Ensuring that overall General Coordinators administration requirements are met.
- Workshops’ organization as well as developing tools for competition management.
- Organizing Committee meetings, inter-division, inter-department coordination meetings.
- Reviewing regulations and ensuring content alignment.
- Assisting in other competitions department’s collaborations when needed.
- Follow up on the Competitions software (CMS management).
- Formation and training of match officials.
Requirements (profile)
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree / Certificate or Diploma in Sports management
- Event management certificate will be an addition.
- Minimum of 10 years of proven experience in football event management /or other sports event management of competitions or related matters.
- Excellent understanding of Competition Management related areas such as match operations, tournament/event management, teams & officials’ communication, and the resulting relationships.
- Passion for delivering professional football events.
- Ability to handle ever changing and dynamic situations in a multicultural environment while maintaining high energy levels and positive spirit.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Reliable team player.
- Fluent in English and French languages both written and spoken is a must; command of Arabic and/or Portuguese is an asset.
- Organizational skills.
- Ability to work under stress.
- Time management.
- Problem solving skills.
- Ability to take initiatives.
- Decision making skills.
- Good IT skills - Ability to use all CAF online tools.
We offer
- An interesting and varied job in an exciting and innovative international organization.
- Attractive employment conditions.
- The opportunity to be part of a highly committed international team.
- Quality social security coverage.
- An excellent pension schemes.
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Description
- You believe you have the educational background and professional experience to elevate the organization to the highest international standards? CAF is looking to recruit an Inter-clubs Officer.
Responsibilities
- Application of the competitions’ management policies and competitions’ regulations.
- Communications with the national associations and Clubs in relation to Interclubs. competitions organization.
- Assist the Interclubs Manager in all aspects of the Interclubs Competitions.
- Taking part of “inspection visits” when required.
- Support in the drawing of lots of the Interclubs competitions.
- Assist in planning the match schedule, match operations, Match-day -1 activities, Match Day, and post rounds.
- Assist in Creating report updates for the Director and/or Management as well as circular letters.
- Assist in the preparations of post event de-briefing.
- Follow up on of the preliminary rounds, group stage and knock-out rounds of the Interclubs competitions.
- Being part of missions to other countries when required.
- Ensuring that overall General Coordinators administration requirements are met.
- Assist in the workshops’ organization as well as developing tools for competition management.
- Assist in organizing Committee meetings, inter-division, inter-department coordination meetings.
- Reviewing regulations and ensuring content alignment.
- Assisting in other competitions department’s collaborations when needed.
- Follow up on the Competitions software (CMS management).
- Assist in the formation and training of match officials.
Requirements (Profile)
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree / Certificate or Diploma in Sports management
- Event management certificate will be an addition.
- Minimum of 2 years of proven experience in football event management /or other sports event management of competitions or related matters.
- Excellent understanding of Competition Management related areas such as match operations, tournament/event management, teams & officials’ communication, and the resulting relationships.
- Passion for delivering professional football events.
- Ability to handle ever changing and dynamic situations in a multicultural environment while maintaining high energy levels and positive spirit.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Reliable team player.
- Fluent in English and French languages both written and spoken is a must; command of Arabic and/or Portuguese is an asset.
- Organizational skills.
- Ability to work under stress.
- Time management.
- Problem solving skills.
- Ability to take initiatives.
- Decision making skills.
- Good IT skills - Ability to use all CAF online tools.
We Offer
- An interesting and varied job in an exciting and innovative international organization.
- Attractive employment conditions.
- The opportunity to be part of a highly committed international team.
- Quality social security coverage.
- An excellent pension schemes.
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Description
- You believe you have the educational background and professional experience to elevate the organization to the highest international standards? CAF is looking to recruit a National Teams Officer.
Responsibilities
- Application of the competitions’ management policies and competitions’ regulations.
- Communications with the national associations in relation to the national teams’ competitions organization.
- Assist the National teams Manager in all aspects of the National teams Competitions.
- Taking part of “inspection visits” of the host countries when required.
- Support in the drawing of lots of the National teams competitions.
- Assist in planning the match schedule, match operations, Match-day -1 activities, Match Day, and post rounds.
- Assist in creating report updates for Director and/or Management as well as circular letters.
- Assist in the preparations of post event de-briefing.
- Follow up on of the Qualifiers of the National teams competitions.
- Being part of missions to the final tournaments when required.
- Ensuring that overall General Coordinators administration requirements are met.
- Assist in the workshops’ organization as well as developing tools for competition management.
- Assist in organizing Committee meetings, inter-division, inter-department coordination meetings.
- Reviewing regulations and ensuring content alignment.
- Assisting in other competitions department’s collaborations when needed.
- Follow up on the Competitions software (CMS management).
- Assist in the formation and training of match officials.
Requirements (Profile)
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree / Certificate or Diploma in Sports management.
- Event management certificate will be an addition.
- Minimum of 2 years of proven experience in football event management /or other sports event management of competitions or related matters.
- Excellent understanding of Competition Management related areas such as match operations, tournament/event management, teams & official’s communication, and the resulting relationships.
- Passion for delivering professional football events.
- Project management as well as motivational leadership skills.
- Ability to handle ever changing and dynamic situations in a multicultural environment while maintaining high energy levels and positive spirit.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Reliable team player.
- Fluent in English and French languages both written and spoken is a must; command of Arabic and/or Portuguese is an asset.
- Organizational skills.
- Ability to work under stress.
- Time management.
- Problem solving skills.
- Ability to take initiatives.
- Decision making skills.
- Good IT skills - Ability to use all CAF online tools.
We Offer
- An interesting and varied job in an exciting and innovative international organization.
- Attractive employment conditions.
- The opportunity to be part of a highly committed international team.
- Quality social security coverage.
- An excellent pension schemes.
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Description
- You believe you have the educational background and professional experience to elevate the organization to the highest international standards? CAF is looking to recruit a Women’s Competitions Officer.
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize and implement all women's competitions under CAF's jurisdiction.
- Develop and implement competition regulations, rules, and procedures that meet international standards.
- Create a competition calendar and ensure all competitions are delivered within the allocated budget and timeframe.
- Manage and oversee competition-related budgets, including revenue generation initiatives and expenditure management.
- Develop and maintain relationships with all stakeholders, including clubs, federations, sponsors, and media partners.
- Work with relevant departments to ensure competitions are managed effectively.
- Manage and lead the team responsible for delivering all women's competitions in all CAF functional areas.
- Ensure compliance with FIFA regulations and CAF statutes, policies, and procedures.
- Evaluate competition performances and develop strategies to improve the overall quality of women's football competitions in Africa.
- Taking part of “inspection visits” of the host countries when required.
- Support in the drawing of lots of the Women competitions.
- Assist in planning the match schedule, match operations, Match-day -1 activities, Match Day, and post rounds.
- Assist in creating report updates for Director and / or Management as well as circular letters.
- Assist in the preparations of post event de-briefing.
- Follow up on of the Qualifiers of the Women competitions.
- Ensuring that overall General Coordinators administration requirements are met.
- Assist in the workshops’ organization as well as developing tools for competition management.
- Manage the organizing Committee meetings, inter-division, inter-department coordination meetings.
Requirements (Profile)
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree / Certificate or Diploma in Sports Management.
- Event managenemt certificate will be an addition.
- Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in football event management /or other sports event management of competitions or related matters.
- Excellent understanding of Competition Management related areas such as match operations, tournament/event management, teams & officials’ communication, and the resulting Relationships.
- Passion for delivering professional football events.
- Project management as well as motivational leadership skills.
- Ability to handle ever changing and dynamic situations in a multicultural environment while maintaining high energy levels and positive spirit.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Reliable team player.
- Fluent in English and French languages both written and spoken is a must; command of Arabic and/or Portuguese is an asset.
- Organizational skills.
- Ability to work under stress.
- Time management skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Taking initiative.
- Decision making skills.
- Good IT skills - Ability to use all CAF online tools.
We Offer
- An interesting and varied job in an exciting and innovative international organization.
- Attractive employment conditions.
- The opportunity to be part of a highly committed international team.
- Quality social security coverage.
- An excellent pension schemes.
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Description
- You believe you have the educational background and professional experience to elevate the organization to the highest international standards? CAF is looking to recruit a Youth Competitions Officer.
Responsibilities
- Application of the competitions’ management policies and competitions’ regulations.
- Communications with the national associations and zonal unions in relation to youth competitions organization.
- Assist the Youth Senior Manager in all aspects of the Youth Competitions.
- Taking part of “inspection visits” of host countries when required.
- Support in the drawing of lots of youth competitions.
- Assist in planning the match schedule, match operations, Match-day -1 activities, Match Day, and post rounds.
- Assist in Creating report updates for Director and/or Management as well as circular letters.
- Assist in the preparations of post event de-briefing.
- Follow up on the zonal tournaments qualifying to final tournament.
- Being part of missions to other countries during youth final tournaments and competitions events when required.
- Ensuring that overall General Coordinators administration requirements are met.
- Assist in the workshops’ organization as well as developing tools for competition management.
- Assist in organizing Committee meetings, inter-division, inter-department coordination meetings.
- Reviewing regulations and ensuring content alignment.
- Assisting in other competitions department’s collaborations when needed.
- Follow up on the Competitions software (CMS management).
- Assist in the formation and training of match officials.
Requirements (Profile)
- Bachelor Degree or Master / Certificate or Diploma in Sports managenent Event managenemt certificate will be an addition.
- Minimum of 2 years of proven experience in football event management / or other sports event management of competitions or related matters
- Excellent understanding of Competition Management related areas such as match operations, tournament / event management, teams & official’s communication, and the resulting relationships.
- Passion for delivering professional football events.
- Project management as well as motivational leadership skills.
- Ability to handle ever changing and dynamic situations in a multicultural environment while maintaining high energy levels and positive spirit. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Reliable team player.
- Fluent in English and French languages both written and spoken is a must; command of Arabic and/or Portuguese is an asset.
- Organizational skills.
- Ability to work under stress.
- Time management skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Taking initiative.
- Decision making ability.
- Good IT skills - Ability to use all CAF online tools.
We Offer
- An interesting and varied job in an exciting and innovative international organization. Attractive employment conditions.
- The opportunity to be part of a highly committed international team.
- Quality social security coverage.
- An excellent pension scheme.
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Description
- You believe you have the educational background and professional experience to elevate the organization to the highest international standards? CAF is looking to recruit an African Schools Program Manager (Freelancer).
Responsibilities
- Support in the delivery of African Schools Football Championship.
- Manage the Prize Money process of the African Schools Football Championship.
- Oversee the implementation of the Prize Money Project.
- Be the focal point of contact for the Zonal Union in the implementation of the Prize Money.
- Design a work plan for the delivery of each project.
- Provide project updates to stakeholders as per demand and requirement.
- Administer the email mailbox African Schools Football Championship.
- Create and manage contracts with suppliers and vendors, ensuring timely deliveries.
- Track project performance periodically to ensure both short-term and long-term goals are met.
- Create and maintain detailed project documentation.
- Perform regular assessment of project execution.
- Undertake risk management to minimize potential risks.
- Ensure project delivery is on time, as per scope.
- Manage interdepartmental coordination to ensure smooth project execution.
- Order the needed material for the various stages of the competition Final tournament (Such as equipment, flags, stationery, trophies, and medals) and follow up with Logistics.
- Ensure all match-related forms are submitted or received.
Requirements (Profile)
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, Sport Administration or equivalent.
- At least 3 years of work experience in project management
- Proven experience in using popular project management tools.
- Knowledge of project management frameworks and best practices.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proficient at managing time and resources.
- Detail-oriented and the ability to draw up detailed project plans and schedules.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Capable of managing crises as and when they arise.
- Fluent in English spoken and written, command of the French is an advantage.
- Interest in Football is a plus.
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Description
- You believe you have the educational background and professional experience to elevate the organization to the highest international standards? CAF is looking to recruit a National Teams Officer.
Responsibilities
- Application of the competitions’ management policies and competitions’ regulations.
- Communications with the national associations in relation to the national teams’ competitions organization.
- Assist the National teams Manager in all aspects of the National teams Competitions.
- Taking part of “inspection visits” of the host countries when required.
- Support in the drawing of lots of the National teams competitions.
- Assist in planning the match schedule, match operations, Match-day -1 activities, Match Day, and post rounds.
- Assist in creating report updates for Director and/or Management as well as circular letters.
- Assist in the preparations of post event de-briefing.
- Follow up on of the Qualifiers of the National teams competitions.
- Being part of missions to the final tournaments when required.
- Ensuring that overall General Coordinators administration requirements are met.
- Assist in the workshops’ organization as well as developing tools for competition management.
- Assist in organizing Committee meetings, inter-division, inter-department coordination meetings.
- Reviewing regulations and ensuring content alignment.
- Assisting in other competitions department’s collaborations when needed.
- Follow up on the Competitions software (CMS management).
- Assist in the formation and training of match officials.
Requirements (Profile)
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree / Certificate or Diploma in Sports management.
- Event management certificate will be an addition.
- Minimum of 2 years of proven experience in football event management /or other sports event management of competitions or related matters.
- Excellent understanding of Competition Management related areas such as match operations, tournament/event management, teams & official’s communication, and the resulting relationships.
- Passion for delivering professional football events.
- Project management as well as motivational leadership skills.
- Ability to handle ever changing and dynamic situations in a multicultural environment while maintaining high energy levels and positive spirit.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Reliable team player.
- Fluent in English and French languages both written and spoken is a must; command of Arabic and/or Portuguese is an asset.
- Organizational skills.
- Ability to work under stress.
- Time management.
- Problem solving skills.
- Ability to take initiatives.
- Decision making skills.
- Good IT skills - Ability to use all CAF online tools.
We Offer
- An interesting and varied job in an exciting and innovative international organization.
- Attractive employment conditions.
- The opportunity to be part of a highly committed international team.
- Quality social security coverage.
- An excellent pension schemes.
go to method of application »
Description
- You believe you have the educational background and professional experience to elevate the organization to the highest international standards? CAF is looking to recruit an African Schools Program Manager (Freelancer).
Responsibilities
- Support in the delivery of African Schools Football Championship.
- Manage the Prize Money process of the African Schools Football Championship.
- Oversee the implementation of the Prize Money Project.
- Be the focal point of contact for the Zonal Union in the implementation of the Prize Money.
- Design a work plan for the delivery of each project.
- Provide project updates to stakeholders as per demand and requirement.
- Administer the email mailbox African Schools Football Championship.
- Create and manage contracts with suppliers and vendors, ensuring timely deliveries.
- Track project performance periodically to ensure both short-term and long-term goals are met.
- Create and maintain detailed project documentation.
- Perform regular assessment of project execution.
- Undertake risk management to minimize potential risks.
- Ensure project delivery is on time, as per scope.
- Manage interdepartmental coordination to ensure smooth project execution.
- Order the needed material for the various stages of the competition Final tournament (Such as equipment, flags, stationery, trophies, and medals) and follow up with Logistics.
- Ensure all match-related forms are submitted or received.
Requirements (Profile)
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, Sport Administration or equivalent.
- At least 3 years of work experience in project management
- Proven experience in using popular project management tools.
- Knowledge of project management frameworks and best practices.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proficient at managing time and resources.
- Detail-oriented and the ability to draw up detailed project plans and schedules.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Capable of managing crises as and when they arise.
- Fluent in English spoken and written, command of the French is an advantage.
- Interest in Football is a plus.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications in English (Motivation Letter, CV, Diplomas, and Reference Letters) to: careers@cafonline.com using the job title as the subject of the email.
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