Refereeing Development 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: Refereeing Development Manager

Location: Cairo, Egypt (CAF Headquaters)

Job 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 Refereeing Development Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assist the HoR in the Implementation and follow up of the Refereeing Development Strategic Plan.
• Assist on the elaboration, planning, and conduct of the annual Referees development activities.
• Assist on elaboration and conduct of procedures for selection, appointment, evaluation, follow-up, promotion and sanction of referees, assessors, and instructors.
• Handle designation in the absence of the Director.
• Assist on elaboration of Refereeing Development tools: Teaching Material and Courses contents.
• Detection and follow-up of young referees’ strategy.
• Act as a focal point of the department with MAs and Zones on Technical matters. 

Requirements (Profile)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or any related field is a must.
• Experience in refereeing, Refereeing Instruction, and administrative organization.
• At least 3 years’ experience as a Manager in the Football field, preferably Refereeing.
• Understand the football industry, football law and regulations, and best practices.
• Proficient in Football administration and management with record in competitions and development.
• Fluent in English and/or French language both written and spoken is a must; command of any other CAF language (English, French & Arabic) language is an advantage.
• Ability to develop ideas for refereeing development projects.
• Efficient use of MS-products (word, excel, ppt, Visio).
• Excellent organizational/administrative skills and attention to detail.

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
20th April, 2023.