Confederation of African Football (CAF) Job Recruitment (8 Positions)

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We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Women’s Competitions Officer

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 a Women’s Competitions Officer.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and implement all women’s competitions under CAF’s jurisdiction.
• Develop and implement competition regulations, rules, and procedures that meet international standards.
• Create a competition calendar and ensure all competitions are delivered within the allocated budget and timeframe.
• Manage and oversee competition-related budgets, including revenue generation initiatives and expenditure management.
• Develop and maintain relationships with all stakeholders, including clubs, federations, sponsors, and media partners.
• Work with relevant departments to ensure competitions are managed effectively.
• Manage and lead the team responsible for delivering all women’s competitions in all CAF functional areas.
• Ensure compliance with FIFA regulations and CAF statutes, policies, and procedures.
• Evaluate competition performances and develop strategies to improve the overall quality of women’s football competitions in Africa.
• Taking part of “inspection visits” of the host countries when required.
• Support in the drawing of lots of the Women competitions.
• Assist in planning the match schedule, match operations, Match-day -1 activities, Match Day, and post rounds.
• Assist in creating report updates for Director and / or Management as well as circular letters.
• Assist in the preparations of post event de-briefing.
• Follow up on of the Qualifiers of the Women competitions.
• Ensuring that overall General Coordinators administration requirements are met.
• Assist in the workshops’ organization as well as developing tools for competition management.
• Manage the organizing Committee meetings, inter-division, inter-department coordination meetings.

Requirements (profile)

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree / Certificate or Diploma in Sports Management.
• Event managenemt certificate will be an addition.
• Minimum of 5 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.
• Project management as well as motivational leadership skills.
• 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 skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Taking initiative.
• 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.

Job Title: Youth Competitions Officer

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 a Youth Competitions Officer.

Responsibilities

• Application of the competitions’ management policies and competitions’ regulations.
• Communications with the national associations and zonal unions in relation to youth competitions organization.
• Assist the Youth Senior Manager in all aspects of the Youth Competitions.
• Taking part of “inspection visits” of host countries when required.
• Support in the drawing of lots of youth competitions.
• Assist in planning the match schedule, match operations, Match-day -1 activities, Match Day, and post rounds.
• Assist in Creating report updates for Director and/or Management as well as circular letters.
• Assist in the preparations of post event de-briefing.
• Follow up on the zonal tournaments qualifying to final tournament.
• Being part of missions to other countries during youth final tournaments and competitions events when required.
• Ensuring that overall General Coordinators administration requirements are met.
• Assist in the workshops’ organization as well as developing tools for competition management.
• Assist in 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).
• Assist in the formation and training of match officials.

Requirements (profile)

• Bachelor Degree or Master / Certificate or Diploma in Sports managenent Event managenemt certificate will be an addition.
• Minimum of 2 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 & official’s communication, and the resulting relationships.
• Passion for delivering professional football events.
• Project management as well as motivational leadership skills.
• 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 skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Taking initiative.
• Decision making ability.
• 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 scheme.

Job Title: Inter-clubs Officer

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 Officer.

Responsibilities

• Application of the competitions’ management policies and competitions’ regulations.
• Communications with the national associations and Clubs in relation to Interclubs. competitions organization.
• Assist the Interclubs Manager in all aspects of the Interclubs Competitions.
• Taking part of “inspection visits” when required.
• Support in the drawing of lots of the Interclubs competitions.
• Assist in planning the match schedule, match operations, Match-day -1 activities, Match Day, and post rounds.
• Assist in Creating report updates for the Director and/or Management as well as circular letters.
• Assist in the 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.
• Assist in the workshops’ organization as well as developing tools for competition management.
• Assist in 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).
• Assist in the 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 2 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.

Job Title: Guest Management & Protocol 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 a Guest Management & Protocol Manager.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Head of Tournament Services and work collaboratively with other departments to deliver high-quality guest experiences.
• Define and implement Guest Management policies and procedures guidelines in alignment with CAF standards.
• Liaise with all relevant CAF departments and external stakeholders to plan and operate Guest Management policy and services.
• Define workforce plans to execute Guest operations for all CAF Tournaments & Events.
• Prepare guest lists and invitation letters and follow up with guests on their attendance confirmation.
• Monitor guests’ requests and bookings in liaison with the CAF Travel & Accommodation department.
• Ensure delivery of service levels for VVIP/VIP guests during all CAF Tournaments & Events.
• Liaise with Local Organizing Committees to optimize CAF Guest Management policy and services.
• Develop a strategy for the implementation of comprehensive Guest Management Software to provide the best end-to-end guest experience.
• Establish and monitor a tracking system for guests’ movements during all CAF Tournaments & Events.
• Generate reports on the activities and work progress regularly.
• Manage day-to-day operations and liaise with all relevant CAF departments and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and submit post-event reports.
• Evaluate guest satisfaction, identify gaps, and recommend improvements.
• Maintain best practice level by initiating and proposing innovative and state-of-the-art concepts.

Requirements (profile)

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Hospitality, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in guest management / hospitality, with experience in the sports industry as an advantage.
• Client-oriented with a focus on attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work in a team, learn from others, and share knowledge.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships in a multicultural environment.
• Flexible with travel and ability to multitask.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office and other modern IT tools.
• Fluent in English and/or French language both written and spoken; command of any other CAF official languages (English, French, Arabic) is a plus.
• Committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

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.

Job Title: Senior Manager – Corporate & Special Events

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 a Senior Manager Corporate & Special Events.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and implementation of all CAF Corporate & Special Events, ensuring that they meet high-quality standards and are executed on time and on budget.
• Launch tenders in line with CAF Procurement Policy.
• Increase engagement strategy, creative approach, planning, and execution of CAF Corporate & Special Events.
• Produce detailed proposals for events, including timelines, venues, suppliers, legal obligations, staffing, and budgets.
• Manage concept implementations and operations with CAF relevant departments, external stakeholders, and event agencies.
• Plan and conduct inspection visits and prepare reports.
• Assess needs and volume by liaising closely with Travel, Accommodation, and Guest Management.
• Lead the project team and all internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage event budgets and track expenses.
• Produce post-event reports.

Requirements (profile)

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business Administration .
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in event management.
• Experience in the sports industry is an advantage.
• Any additional certification related to event management is an advantage.
• Strong project management skills with a clear focus on delivery and high-quality standards.
• Experience managing a variety of events, such as conferences, awards shows, and product launches.
• Ability to build strong relationships in a multi-cultural environment.
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Flexible with traveling.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience using event management tools.
• Fluent in English and/or French language both written and spoken; command of any other CAF official languages (English, French, Arabic) is a plus.

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.

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.