Broadcast Operations Manager at the Confederation of African Football (CAF)

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) was founded in 1957 by four nations: Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia and South Africa. As the administrative body of the region, CAF manages competitions, offers technical and administrative training courses while actively fostering the promotion and practice of football. The Confederation organizes championships such as the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN or AFCON), the most popular competition. It maintains very close links with FIFA in coordinating tournaments for different events such as the World Cup, Youth and Women competitions and the Olympic Games Football Tournaments.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Broadcast Operations Manager

Location: Cairo, Egypt (CAF Headquaters)

Details

• 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 Broadcast Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and implementation of CAF’s host broadcast production strategy.

Manage the planning and implementation of all aspects of the host broadcast production and operations for CAF tournaments and events, including but not limited to:

• Definition of scope of production.
• Management and supervision of external suppliers to ensure that the TV production and all service levels are delivered according to CAF’s standards of quality, and in a cost-effective manner.
• Support technology developments to enhance broadcast delivery.
• Procurement of technical services and human resources.
• Draft, negotiate, execute, and implement of supplier contracts.
• Budget management.
• Assist and support Local Organizing Committees in delivering all broadcast infrastructure as per CAF’s requirements.
• On-site event-time role will include overseeing the delivery of all broadcast production aspects and being main point of contact to other CAF departments, local entities, and external suppliers in relation to broadcast operations.
• Ensure all compliance and legal requirements related to broadcast operations at CAF events are met by all involved external contributors.

Event Management:

• Oversee the delivery of CAF competition(s) in the planning phase and on-site, acting as either a Venue Broadcast manager or an Event Broadcast Manager.

Project management:

• Lead or support specific projects related to sponsorship servicing and beyond.
• Manage service providers and handle tenders and procurement procedures when necessary.
• Contribute to specific working groups within the Commercial Division and across CAF.
• Bring added value by contributing innovative ideas to further enhance CAF’s approach to broadcast production management.

Requirements (Profile)

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business or Sports Management, or similar.
• Previous experience in broadcast production role is a plus.
• Fluent in English and/or French language both written and spoken; command of any of the other CAF official languages is a plus (English, French or Arabic) is a plus.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel.
• Willingness to work event-time hours during competitions.
• Knowledge of satellite coordination.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office and other modern IT 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.

Application Closing Date
15th February, 2023.