JOB: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is hiring/recrute
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 Professional Football Manager.
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 adminisration 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.
Only direct applications who meet all the required criteria will receive consideration, please send your C.V. to careers@cafonline.com
Application deadline 05/12/20230
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