Responsible Event Operations Officer at The Confederation of African Football (CAF)

Location: Cote d'Ivoire

Ready to lead a new era in African football?

• 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 Responsible Event Operations.

Job Description

• We are looking for a Responsible Event Operations, to ensure the successful operational delivery of the biennial competition, we have set up a local events team.
• Its aim is to improve the experience of teams, guests, fans, and spectators by delivering successfully across all operational areas.
• This role is a temporary contract, and the role will be based in Côte d'Ivoire.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the successful implementation of the tournament at a timely and at – or above benchmark level according to the set strategy and objectives.
• Ensure all necessary resources to guarantee an efficient and high-quality build-up of the Tournament’s sub-division and oversees the Tournament’s team.
• Responsible for the successful operational implementation of the tournament.
• Work in close collaboration with all relevant departments and divisions with CAF.
• Ensure that the appropriate hosting conditions are provided for the tournaments together with CAF stakeholders, stadium/venue owners, host association, local authorities, and third-party entities.
• Review continuously and make recommendations to improve the requirements and regulations of the tournament.
• Oversee and integrate the tournaments Project Plans and detailed budgets in order to ensure the requirements of all relevant stakeholders are aligned and delivered in a cost-effective manner.
• Liaise and work closely with the Tournaments and Events Director in order to align planning and objectives.
• Establish an appropriate operational structure and effective processes & polices
• Follow-up, in conjunction with the CAF Legal Affairs & Compliance department, on all legal matters related to tournaments matters and supports in making sure that activities occur in compliance with applicable local laws and CAF guidelines/instructions.
• Responsible for the spread of relevant information within the Tournaments & Events division and with other stakeholders within CAF.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, or related fields.
• At least 10 years’ experience as senior operational management in sport/event organization, or in a major project preferably a world class football event.
• 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.
• Tournament management knowledge and experience.
• Computer-literate: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and familiar with SAP.
• Experienced negotiator in an international context.
• Excellent communication skills – oral and written.

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