Administrative & Operations Officer at 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: Administrative & Operations Officer

Location: Cairo, Egypt

Responsibilities

• Provide full daily secretarial and administrative support to the GS Office Team.
• Assist in drafting and managing correspondences, taking minutes if needed, maintaining electronic records and files of all required documentation in the CAF SharePoint, and coordinating calendars.
• Assist in managing communication flow with CAF divisions and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with the Guest Management Team on hospitality, VIP protocol, and GS Office guest arrangements.
• Assist in organizing and coordinating meetings and events, including room setup, documentation and calendar management.
• Welcome, assist, and coordinate arrangements for visitors, delegations, and high-profile guests from the GS Office.
• Assist with travel and logistics for the GS Office team: flights, visas, accommodation, and transportation.
• Liaison with the Transportation manager in the Services team.
• Develop concise organization plans listing all stadiums, distance matrix (km & avg travel times) between designated hotels, airports, and stadiums, during competitions.
• Manage office operations: supplies, equipment, mail registration, CAF Directory, and official gifts.
• In charge of the GS Office setup and dismantling at host venues during major CAF competitions and events.
• Perform additional tasks as required to ensure smooth operation of the office.

Requirements (Profile)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management or equivalent. 
• Minimum of 3 years’ professional experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated reliability, commitment to quality, and ability to set a positive example.
• Fluency in French and English is a must. Arabic or Portuguese is an advantage.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Outlook essential; Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, accountable, and committed to high levels of integrity.
• Team-oriented, adaptable, flexible, patient, and resilient.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with visitors and high-level guests.
• Willingness and availability to travel as required.

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
10th December, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@cafonline.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Only qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to gender, race, age, skin colour, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, or on any other grounds. 
• If you have the necessary qualifications and are keen to work for a top international sporting organization, submit your application in English (Motivation Letter, CV, Diplomas, and Reference Letters).
• Only direct applications who meet all the required criteria will receive consideration