African Schools Program Officer (National Phase) 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: African Schools Program Officer (National Phase)

Location: Cairo, Egypt

Responsibilities
Administration:

• Support in the successful delivery of the African Schools Programme (National, Zonal and Continental).
• Carry out any other tasks necessary to deliver CAF’s strategic and administrative objectives.
• Perform additional duties as required to meet Department priorities
• Preparing reports, presentations, and other documentation for internal or external stakeholders
• Maintaining and updating records of programme key statics
• Assist in the workshops’ organization as well as developing tools for competition management.

Focal Point for National Phase of the African Schools Football Championship:

• Provide regular status reports on the implementation of the National Phase in each of the participating Member Associations
• Communications with the national associations and zonal unions in relation to the African Schools Football Championship
• Follow up on objectives and performance indicators for the championship, with specific focus on improving outcomes for the National Phase.
• Support on the logistical, operational, and organizational requirements for conducting the National Phase of the African Schools Football Championship, ensuring it is executed smoothly and effectively across participating countries.
• Support the team in the successful planning, coordination, and execution of the National Phase of the African Schools Football Championship and ensure the National Phase of the championship is conducted in line with the championship’s overall objectives.
• Cooperate and liaise with relevant stakeholders and Facilitate communication between national stakeholders and the regional body to ensure all phases of the National Phase are aligned with the broader goals of the African Schools Football Championship.

Requirements (Profile)

• A Degree in Sports Management, Education, International Development, or a related field is preferred.
• At least 1 - 3 years of experience in football development, sports management, or working with youth football programs, ideally in Africa or other developing regions.
• Demonstrable understanding in football competition structures, particularly at the grassroots or school level.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to work independently and deliver results on time.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in English and French (written and spoken).
• Proactive and results-oriented mindset, with a focus on practical, actionable outcomes.

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 scheme.

Application Closing Date
1st March, 2025.