Football Development Manager (WAFU B) at the Confederation of African Football (CAF)

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Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire

Posted 1 year ago

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Women’s Competitions Officer

Location: Cairo, Egypt (CAF Headquarters)
Employment Type: Full-time

About 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.

Job Requirements

Master of Business Administration or equivalent;
Complementary studies in the field of sport and/or football (e.g. FIFA Masters, etc.);

At least 10 years of experience in a similar field;
At least 05 years of experience as a manager/director;

Football expert;
Proper use of MS products (Word, Excel, PPT, Visio).

Teamwork: Cooperates well with colleagues; offers assistance and support to others to achieve common goals; takes initiative to develop team spirit; remains available and helpful even in times of tension and stress.
Client Orientation: Always shows respect for clients (colleagues, superiors, national associations, clubs, etc.); agrees with clients on their expectations and deliverables; meets client expectations; obtains positive feedback from clients; enjoys full trust from clients; anticipates their desires.
Professionalism: Trustworthy and committed to quality standards and timelines; adheres to established budget framework; demonstrates good planning and anticipation; focuses on effective implementation; follows up after completion of activities; takes responsibility for own actions; sets an example for others.
Leadership: Respected by staff; undisputed leader of the unit; sets ambitious goals and guides staff towards them; motivator; well accepted by peers and management; tailors goals to client needs; challenges himself and the unit; personal skills to manage difficulties.

Team leader and builder
Able to think strategically and conceptually;
Service-oriented and able to understand the needs of the organization
Committed to quality and results
Good communicator and able to explain the point of view of the department;
Resistant to stress; Competent in networking and relational matters, allowing regular contact with CAF management and staff

Language skills: English, French, others.
Other requirements: Experience in football is an asset