Professional Football Manager at The Confederation of African Football (CAF)

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Department with all aspects of the CAF Club Licensing system, Stadium Licensing, and League Development, and contributing to the department's programme and activities.
• Provide administrative support to the Department direct line manager.
• Help the CAF member associations as licensors to implement the CAF club licensing system at national level, ensuring regular communication and exchanges within the club licensing network.
• Help to organize and run club licensing education activities.
• Compile and update the club licensing, stadiums, leagues and clubs’ database and historical statistics.
• Revise the national club licensing regulations submitted by the member associations.
• Assist in the follow-up on club licensing compliance audits.
• Supervise the core club licensing process and the application of club licensing criteria, coordinate activities internally and with external partners and stakeholders.
• Manage the implementation of the club licensing system including reporting and analysis.
• Administer the CAF Club Licensing Online Platform (CLOP), assist in the preparation and implementation of the CLOP and provide support and assistance to the users.
• Gather and register Coaches license copies for the Clubs participating in CAF Interclub competitions.
• Set up and manage the Spectators and Coaches approval process for all CAF Competitions on CAF CMS.
• Conduct stadium matchday monitoring for CAF matches through the available streaming platform and submit report to Head of Department.
• Support the compilation and publication of department reports (internal and/or benchmarking).
• Gather, develop, and monitor research on club licensing, clubs, leagues, players, and stadiums.
• Handle general administrative and organisational tasks of the department, manage Department calendars and meetings, office administration (including the scheduling of meetings and preparation of relevant documentation).
• Assist in the organization, scheduling, and coordination of the Department activities, such as courses, seminars, workshops and virtual meetings: planning, correspondence and the activity itself.
• Correspond with other CAF Divisions and Departments to obtain necessary information on Department inter-related activities such as: expenses, flights, arrangement of services, requests, payments, and other.
• Coordinate and assist in travel-related requests, including flights, ground travel, accommodations, visas, vaccinations/medical requirements for travel, agendas and itineraries for the department instructors and inspectors on CAF missions.
• Provide general administrative support such as procurement processes, invoices and expenses management, contract management, and others.
• Type, compile, and prepare letters and circulars, record meeting minutes and prepare mission reports.
• Keep track and record of documents submitted by the Member Associations and Clubs related to club licensing, coaching licenses, stadiums, and other Department projects.
• Keep track and records in organised manner of all the Department developed activities and the related costs.
• Manage the department mailbox and prioritize action / info / follow-up while ensuring information flow in a timely and accurate manner.
• Implement and maintain office operations/administrative systems and procedures.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as instructed by direct line managers.
• Contribute to any project run by the Technical Football Division.

Requirements (Profile)

• Must possess at least a Degree in Sport / Business Management or any other Sport / Business related field.
• At least 3 years’ experience in the football industry, with sound knowledge and understanding of the sector.
• Experience in a financial, legal, infrastructure, sporting, or other club licensing pilar.
• Understanding of football law and regulations.
• Proficient in Football administration and management with record in competitions and development.
• Ability to develop ideas for football professionalisation projects.
• Efficient use of MS-products (word, excel, ppt, visio).
• Fluent in English and/or French language both written and spoken; command of any other CAF official languages (English, French, Arabic) is a plus.
• Excellent organizational/administrative skills and attention to detail.
• Administration and project management skills.
• Supportive, thorough, and service-minded approach.

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.

Application Closing Date
5th December, 2023.