Competitions Manager 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: Competitions Officer

Location: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

Employment Type: Contract

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the competition calendar and ensure the complete delivery of all competitions. 
• Organize post-game and post-competition information sessions to ensure knowledge transfer. 
• Schedule of match day operations and ensure that the running order is strictly adhered to. 
• Ensure that general administrative requirements for General Coordinators are met by facilitating workshops and developing tools for competition management. 
• Ensure that pre-game committee meetings and inter-divisional and inter-departmental coordination meetings are held and properly documented. 
• Ensure that each competition is conducted according to CAF rules, in accordance with CAF guidelines. 
• Make sure the CMS is updated with all competition information before all competitions. 
• Training and development of match officials. 
• Ensure that all assets are protected and used responsibly at all competitions. 
• Ensure that all administrative and technical activities of all competitions are duly completed without a hitch 
• Protect the property and assets of the Zonal Union at all times. 
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and key stakeholders to ensure the smooth running of all competitions. 

Requirements
Education:

• University degree in Business Administration or equivalent. 

• A certificate or diploma in sports management is a plus. 

Professional experience:

• At least 5 years of experience in managing football/other sporting events, managing competitions or related matters. 

• Excellent understanding of areas related to competition management such as match operations, tournament/event management, communication between teams and officials and the resulting relationships. 

Business know-how and IT skills: 

• Experience in the administration and successful implementation of football projects/programs; 

• Proper use of MS products (Word, Excel, PPT, Visio), 

• Experience working in a football-related environment (e.g. club, league, federation); 

• Knowledge of the African football industry and environment. 

Competencies and characteristics:

• Autonomous and able to manage their own workload; 
• Good communicator; 
• Able to quickly establish trust and a good working relationship with key people inside and outside the Zonal Union; 
• Intercultural competences; 
• Organized and methodical with strong project management abilities 
• Long-term planning and coordination skills; 
• Diligent in the work and determined to overcome obstacles to succeed 
• Driven by a sense of service and able to understand the needs of the organization.
• Shows commitment to quality and results 
• Resistant to stress.
• Competent in terms of networking and interpersonal skills, allowing regular contact with CAF management and staff; 
• Feels comfortable working in a fast-paced environment 
• Adapts to situations with a willingness to meet challenges and achieve results. 
• Language skills: English, French, others. 

Benefits

• 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.

Application Cosing Date
30th September, 2024.