Senior Manager - Corporate & Special Events 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 a Senior Manager Corporate & Special Events.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and implementation of all CAF Corporate & Special Events, ensuring that they meet high-quality standards and are executed on time and on budget.
• Launch tenders in line with CAF Procurement Policy.
• Increase engagement strategy, creative approach, planning, and execution of CAF Corporate & Special Events.
• Produce detailed proposals for events, including timelines, venues, suppliers, legal obligations, staffing, and budgets.
• Manage concept implementations and operations with CAF relevant departments, external stakeholders, and event agencies.
• Plan and conduct inspection visits and prepare reports.
• Assess needs and volume by liaising closely with Travel, Accommodation, and Guest Management.
• Lead the project team and all internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage event budgets and track expenses.
• Produce post-event reports.

Requirements (profile)

• Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Business Administration .
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in event management.
• Experience in the sports industry is an advantage.
• Any additional certification related to event management is an advantage.
• Strong project management skills with a clear focus on delivery and high-quality standards.
• Experience managing a variety of events, such as conferences, awards shows, and product launches.
• Ability to build strong relationships in a multi-cultural environment.
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Flexible with traveling.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience using event management tools.
• Fluent in English and/or French language both written and spoken; command of any other CAF official languages (English, French, 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.