Work Abroad Job Vacancies @ Confederation of African Football (CAF) – 3 Positions

Egypt & Cote d'Ivoire Posted on Administration / Office / Operations, Hospitality / Food Services, Secretarial / PA

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Responsible Event Operations Officer
2.) Accommodation Manager
3.) Personal Assistant to the General Secretary

 

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.

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Responsible Event Operations Officer

 

Location: Cote d'Ivoire

Ready to lead a new era in African football?

  • 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 Responsible Event Operations.

Job Description

  • We are looking for a Responsible Event Operations, to ensure the successful operational delivery of the biennial competition, we have set up a local events team.
  • Its aim is to improve the experience of teams, guests, fans, and spectators by delivering successfully across all operational areas.
  • This role is a temporary contract, and the role will be based in Côte d'Ivoire.




Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the successful implementation of the tournament at a timely and at – or above benchmark level according to the set strategy and objectives.
  • Ensure all necessary resources to guarantee an efficient and high-quality build-up of the Tournament’s sub-division and oversees the Tournament’s team.
  • Responsible for the successful operational implementation of the tournament.
  • Work in close collaboration with all relevant departments and divisions with CAF.
  • Ensure that the appropriate hosting conditions are provided for the tournaments together with CAF stakeholders, stadium/venue owners, host association, local authorities, and third-party entities.
  • Review continuously and make recommendations to improve the requirements and regulations of the tournament.
  • Oversee and integrate the tournaments Project Plans and detailed budgets in order to ensure the requirements of all relevant stakeholders are aligned and delivered in a cost-effective manner.
  • Liaise and work closely with the Tournaments and Events Director in order to align planning and objectives.
  • Establish an appropriate operational structure and effective processes & polices
  • Follow-up, in conjunction with the CAF Legal Affairs & Compliance department, on all legal matters related to tournaments matters and supports in making sure that activities occur in compliance with applicable local laws and CAF guidelines/instructions.
  • Responsible for the spread of relevant information within the Tournaments & Events division and with other stakeholders within CAF.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, or related fields.
  • At least 10 years’ experience as senior operational management in sport/event organization, or in a major project preferably a world class football event.
  • Fluent in English and/or French Language both written and spoken; command of any of the other CAF official languages (English, French or Arabic) is a Plus.
  • Tournament management knowledge and experience.
  • Computer-literate: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and familiar with SAP.
  • Experienced negotiator in an international context.
  • Excellent communication skills – oral and written.

Application Closing Date
15th June, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications (Motivation Letter, CV, Diplomas, and Reference Letters) in English or French to: careers@cafonline.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Click here for more information

Note

  • If you have the necessary qualifications and are keen to work for a top international sporting organization, apply
  • Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to gender, race, age, skin colour, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, or on any other grounds.
  • Only direct applications meeting the required criteria will receive consideration.

 





2.) Accommodation Manager

 

Location: Cote d'Ivoire

Ready to lead a new era in African football?

  • 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 Accommodation Manager.

Job Description

  • CAF is looking for an Accommodation Manager, to ensure the successful operational delivery of the biennial competition, we have set up a local events team.
  • Its aim is to improve the experience of teams, guests, fans, and spectators by delivering successfully across all operational areas.
  • This role is a temporary contract, and the role will be based in Côte d'Ivoire.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the development of Accommodation Operating Plans, policies, and procedures.
  • Propose and manage day to day process of confirming allocation and accommodation details of all CAF constituent groups.
  • Manage all hotel inventories across all client groups, prior to event and on a day-to-day basis.
  • Secure and finalize the Accommodation Allotment Plan.
  • Establish close relationships and contracts with hotels, for all different user groups for the tournament period; ensuring that each user group receives the requested level of service.
  • Supervise the reservation system.
  • Organize F&B, concierge, room drops, security & hospitality desks in each hotel.
  • Source and contract additional hotels, as required.
  • Overall financial management and reporting.
  • Develop a contingency plan for alternative accommodation areas.
  • Liaise with other departments within the organization/Host Country to meet all event participants’ expectations.
  • Manage the portfolio of hotel offers.
  • Achieves cost savings and efficiency gains
  • Establish and implement the necessary tools, such as concepts, project plans, communication model and business workflow.
  • Lead the respective project teams during preparation, on-site operation, and reconciliation phases.
  • Achieve cost savings and efficiency gains.




Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Travel, or Hotel Management.
  • At least 5-years of relevant experience in event accommodation management.
  • Fluent in English and/or French Language both written and spoken; command of any of the other CAF official languages (English, French or Arabic) is a Plus.
  • Contract management and key-account management experience.
  • Experience in setting up and managing complex projects.
  • Strong planning, process, and business management skills.
  • Contract negotiation and management experience.
  • Strong project management and excellent communication skills.

Application Closing Date
15th June, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications (Motivation Letter, CV, Diplomas, and Reference Letters) in English or French to: careers@cafonline.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Click here for more information

Note

  • If you have the necessary qualifications and are keen to work for a top international sporting organization, apply
  • Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to gender, race, age, skin colour, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, or on any other grounds.
  • Only direct applications meeting the required criteria will receive consideration.

 





3.) Personal Assistant to the General Secretary

 

Location: Cairo, Egypt (CAF headquarters)

Ready to Score?

  • 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 Personal Assistant to the General Secretary.

Responsibilities

  • Fulfil secretarial duties for the CAF General Secretariat, such as writing of correspondences, coordinating tasks, taking minutes, recording, and managing files, planning of the calendar of meetings and travels.
  • Assist in handling correspondences between CAF and the Member Associations.
  • Manage internal and external information and handle smoothly the communication with other internal divisions.
  • Assist the GS Office Manager when required on various tasks such as but not limited to mail/fax registration, CAF Directory, selection of gifts and memorabilia.
  • Administrative organization and coordination of all office operations.




Requirements (Profile)

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Management, or equivalent.
  • At least 3 yearsperience of secretarial work and/or in administration, business management, planning and operations in a large international and/or corporate organization.
  • Fluency in English (written and spoken); fluency in another official CAF language (French or Arabic) is a must.
  • Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office as well as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
  • Team player, capable of adapting to different environments, flexible, patient, and resilient.
  • Strong level of proactivity with a strong sense of accountability and integrity.
  • Good organizational skills and ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines.

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
5th June, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications (Cover letter, CV, Diplomas, and References) in English or French to: careers@cafonline.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Click here for more information

Note

  • Only direct applications meeting the required criteria will be considered, regardless of gender, age, and nationality.
  • If you have the necessary qualifications and wish to work for a leading international sports organization.

 


 




 


 

 

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Status: Open No of vacancies: 3 Job type: Full Time Salary: Negotiable Publish date: 01 Jun 2022

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