Competition Manager (WAFU B) at The Confederation of African Football (CAF)

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:

• English, French, others.

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;