Inter-clubs 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: Inter-clubs Manager

Location: Cairo, Egypt (CAF Headquarters)

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 an Inter-clubs Manager.

Responsibilities

• Application of the competitions’ management policies and competitions’ regulations.
• Communications with the national associations and Clubs in relation to Interclubs. competitions organization.
• Managing all aspects of the Interclubs Competitions.
• Taking part of “inspection visits” when required.
• Managing the drawing of lots of the Interclubs competitions.
• Planning the match schedule, match operations, Match-day -1 activities, Match Day, and post rounds.
• Creating report updates for the Director and/or Management as well as circular letters.
• Preparations of post event de-briefing.
• Follow up on of the preliminary rounds, group stage and knock-out rounds of the Interclubs competitions.
• Being part of missions to other countries when required.
• Ensuring that overall General Coordinators administration requirements are met.
• Workshops’ organization as well as developing tools for competition management.
• Organizing Committee meetings, inter-division, inter-department coordination meetings.
• Reviewing regulations and ensuring content alignment.
• Assisting in other competitions department’s collaborations when needed.
• Follow up on the Competitions software (CMS management).
• Formation and training of match officials.

Requirements (profile)

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree / Certificate or Diploma in Sports management
• Event management certificate will be an addition.
• Minimum of 10 years of proven experience in football event management /or other sports event management of competitions or related matters.
• Excellent understanding of Competition Management related areas such as match operations, tournament/event management, teams & officials’ communication, and the resulting relationships.
• Passion for delivering professional football events.
• Ability to handle ever changing and dynamic situations in a multicultural environment while maintaining high energy levels and positive spirit.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable team player.
• Fluent in English and French languages both written and spoken is a must; command of Arabic and/or Portuguese is an asset.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to work under stress.
• Time management.
• Problem solving skills.
• Ability to take initiatives.
• Decision making skills.
• Good IT skills - Ability to use all CAF online 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
13th February, 2024.