Inter-clubs Officer at The Confederation of African Football (CAF)

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.