Career Opportunities at The Confederation of African Football (CAF)

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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 positions below:

Job Title: Receptionist

Location: Cairo, Egypt

Job Description

You believe you have the educational background and professional experience to contribute to restore CAF’s reputation and elevate the organization to the highest international standards. CAF is looking to recruit a Receptionist.

Responsibilities

Efficient management of all CAF internal meeting rooms according to reservations received.
Operate the telephone switchboard.
Ensure a friendly and competent reception of visitors (checkroom, beverage service, cab, individual requests, access control, etc.).
Administration work.
Store management: sales, assortment design, stock management/inventory, collection, turnover, accounting.
Participate in regular team meetings.
Close cooperation with event coordination, Facilities and Facilities-AV (technology).
Support in daily routine, sickness, and vacation replacements for all Reception areas.

Requirements (Profile)

Completed vocational training (commercial training is an advantage).
Fluency in CAF official languages: English, French & Arabic.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office as well as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
Practical experience in the field of guest reception & assistance is an advantage
Practical experience in international companies is an advantage
Strong level of proactivity with a strong sense of accountability and integrity.
Calm, representable and independent.
Team player and solution oriented.

Job Title: Human Resources and Services Director

Location: Cairo, Egypt

Job Description

You believe you have the educational background and professional experience to contribute to restore CAF’s reputation and elevate the organization to the highest international standards. CAF is looking to recruit a Human Resources and Services Director.

Responsibilities

Implement Human Resources strategies aimed at diversifying and professionalizing CAF and elevate the organization to the highest international standards.
Develop human resources operations strategies by anticipating requirements and trends.
Set Human Resources objectives and procedures in line with organizational objectives.
Collaborate with management and staff to identify and deliver the required HR and administrative support.
Develop and maintain the organization’s internal policies, rules, and procedures manuals.
Ensure the organization’s compliance with applicable health, building, and safety rules.
Collaborate with other CAF departments to prepare and implement an annual administrative budget.
Oversee the execution of contractual charges of outsourced service providers.

Requirements (Profile)

Master’s Deegree in Business Administration, Management, or related fields.
15+ years’ experience in different HR and administrative functions at various levels, of which minimum 5 years as director of Human Resources in an international organisation/corporation.
Fluency in English (written and spoken); fluency in another official CAF language (French or Arabic) is an asset.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office as well as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
In-depth knowledge of developing Human Resources & Services functions.
Strong level of proactivity with a strong sense of accountability and integrity.

Job Title: English Translator

Location: Cairo, Egypt

Job Description

You believe you have the educational background and professional experience to contribute to restore CAF’s reputation and elevate the organization to the highest international standards? CAF is looking to recruit an English Translator.

Responsibilities

Handle all assigned requests and deliver by the set deadline (translation, proofreading, transcription, and subtitling).
Clarify all content-related and linguistic questions with the proof-reader (if assigned) or the requester and, if relevant, keep the Project Management, Technology Unit, and Group Leader informed.
Write minutes of Council and Congress meetings.
Conduct terminology work.
Answer linguistic questions from CAF team members.
Report any issues to the Group Leader, in particular regarding meeting deadlines, in a timely manner.
Respond to the requests from the Group Leader and Head of the Department.
Follow the processes established by the Project Management and Technology Unit.
Be a project leader for internal projects.
Advise the assigned department / division.

Requirements (Profile)

Bachelor’s Degree in Translation and Interpretation, or equivalent.
5 years experience as translator or in the language industry or experience in a similar role. Solid Translation/linguistic background (English to French).
Football knowledge.
Up to date with the newest translation technologies available on the market.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office as well as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
Experience of writing minutes of meetings
Good knowledge of translation project management
Fluency in CAF’s official languages: English and French, (written and spoken) Arabic is a plus.
Good organizational skills and ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines.
Customer-oriented approach.
Solution oriented.

Job Title: Procurement Coordinator

Location: Cairo, Egypt

Job Description

You believe you have the educational background and professional experience to contribute to restore CAF’s reputation and elevate the organization to the highest international standards? CAF is looking to recruit a Procurement Coordinator.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze all vendors/suppliers, supply, and price options.
Issue tender documents when delegated from Head of Procurement.
Negotiate the best deal for pricing and supply contracts.
Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and other important data.
Develop plans for purchasing equipment, services, and supplies.
Conduct market research/surveys.
Ensure that the products and supplies are of high quality while maintaining the best value for money.
Maintain and update a list of suppliers and their qualifications, delivery times, and potential future development.
Maintain good relationships with vendors/suppliers.
Work with team members and the Head of procurement to perform other procurement tasks as required.

Requirements (Profile)

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or equivalent.
Solid knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policy, and systems according to International Procurement Standards.
Minimum 4 - 5 years experience as a procurement officer or related position in an international company or organization.
Fluency in English (written and spoken); fluency in another official CAF language (French or Arabic) is an asset.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office as well as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
Make professional decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions.
Ability to negotiate, establish, and administer contracts.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
Accurate and precise attention to detail.
Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels.
Goal-oriented, organized, and team player.
Candidate must have record of integrity and transparency.

Job Title: Interpreter (English- French)

Location: Cairo, Egypt

Job Description

You believe you have the educational background and professional experience to contribute to restore CAF’s reputation and elevate the organization to the highest international standards. CAF is looking to recruit an Interpreter.

Responsibilities

Acknowledge receipt of interpreting requests and take charge of the assigned requests/projects.
Build teams of interpreters for meetings, events, and tournaments for CAF (Online and onsite meetings, abroad and at and outside CAF headquarters).
Manage interpreting assignments for events and competitions everywhere in the world on site or online, follow-up before and after the meetings.
Liaise and coordinate with CAF departments and interpreters.
Draft interpreting budgets.
Prepare and share preparatory documents required for interpretation.
Act as contact person for any interpreting-related requests, queries, reports, or issues.

Requirements (Profile)

Master's Degree in Translation and Interpretation, or equivalent (English to French).
Certificate of accredited interpreting training.
Practical experience as a project manager.
Fluency in CAF’s official languages: English, French (written and spoken), Arabic is a plus.
Excellent bilingual communication skills, both verbal and written.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office as well as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
Ability to adapt quickly to a new field of expertise.
Good organizational skills and ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines.
Thinks holistically, recognizes connections.
Entrepreneurial thinking.
Open to travel.
Service-oriented, takes a practical and pragmatic approach, solution-oriented.
Strives to meet the requirements/requests of clients within agreed deadlines.
Shows initiative, very proactive.
Conscientious, responsible, reliable, and flexible.
Addresses conflicts: regards conflicts as a chance to find new solutions.

Job Title: Project Coordinator - Interschools Championship

Location: Cairo, Egypt

Job Description

You believe you have the educational background and professional experience to contribute to restore CAF’s reputation and elevate the organization to the highest international standards. CAF is looking to recruit a Project Coordinator – Interschools Championship.

Responsibilities

Support the delivery of CAF/FIFA Pan-African Interschool Championship and manage tasks as delegated by the “Senior Manager – Interschools Championship”.
Assist the Participating National Associations in the tournament registration process.
Administer the email mailbox for CAF/FIFA Pan-African Interschool Championship.
Order the needed material for the various stages of the competition Final tournament (Such as equipment, flags, stationary, trophies, and medals) and follow up with Logistics.
Ensure all match related forms are submitted or received.
Work on the incidents’ reports for the competitions.
Regularly update the results and the calendar of the competition and synchronize it with the CAF Communications Department.

Requirements (Profile)

Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Sport Administration, or equivalent.
Minimum three (3) years of work experience in football competitions or experience in a similar role.
Fluency in English (written and spoken); fluency in another official CAF language (French or Arabic) is an asset.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office as well as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
Passion and high knowledge of African football.
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.
Willingness to travel to different African nations according to the demands of the CAF/FIFA Pan-African Interschool Championship.

Job Title: Senior Event Manager

Location: Cairo, Egypt

Job Description

You believe you have the educational background and professional experience to contribute to restore CAF’s reputation and elevate the organization to the highest international standards. CAF is looking to recruit a Senior Event Manager.

Responsibilities

Responsible for organizing events’ activities during CAF corporate events (congress, meetings, summits, banquets, media activities, ceremonies and football tournament draws).
Responsible for the coordination of all suppliers.
Responsible for cost management and budget control.
Provide regular information to all partners involved in the project (internal and external) and assure a clear communication with the member associations.
Respect deadlines in accordance with the internal regulations/statutes.
Draw up overall and detailed budgets, continuous budget control and prepare a total final account.
Plan and perform inspections and draft corresponding reports containing measures, as well as monitor the implementation of these measures.
Stage the corporate events and assist with the continuous further development of CAF corporate events (innovation, new techniques, processes).
Write and prepare comprehensive debriefings and final reports.
Prepare the necessary contractual basis in cooperation with the CAF Legal Affairs & Compliance Division and monitor the compliance of these contracts.
Prepare the final debrief report including identification of possible improvements.

Requirements (Profile)

Commercial qualification in marketing or event management.
At least 10 years' experience in event and/or project management.
At least 5 years project lead experience in an international event agency.
Extremely good organizational skills and high-quality standards.
Fluency in Arabic, French and English is a must; Portuguese is an advantage.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office as well as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
Ability to think and act in a structured and conceptual manner.
A quality-oriented person with excellent communication skills who works well under pressure.
Enjoyment of sport and general interest in football.
A team player with good social skills.
Structured approach and ability to grasp abstract concepts.
General interest in sport and football.

Job Title: Senior Manager - Interschools Championship

Location: Cairo, Egypt

Ready to Score?

You believe you have the educational background and professional experience to contribute to restore CAF’s reputation and elevate the organization to the highest international standards? CAF is looking to recruit aSenior Manager – Interschools Championship.

Responsibilities

Assist the CAF General Secretary in defining the strategy for the implementation of CAF/FIFA Pan-African Interschool Championship – including the format, calendar, and fixtures of each stage.
Draft all corporate communications to the Participating National Associations to engage in the competition.
Register and follow up with the Participating National Associations.
Supervise and assist the Project Coordinator – Interschools Championship.
Cooperate with relevant stakeholders such as FIFA, Ministries of Education, and other CAF divisions/departments.
Communicate with the relevant CAF Standing Committees.
Prepare all the documents of the final Competition. (Such as Official Draw, Host appointment, letters to qualified teams)
Prepare the files for relevant CAF Standing Committees members during the final competitions.
Statistics and Communiqués of the final competition.

Requirements (Profile)

Master's Degree in Management, Sport Administration, or equivalent.
Minimum five years of work experience in managing football competitions or experience in a similar role.
Willingness to travel to different African nations according to the demands of the CAF/FIFA Pan-African Interschool Championship.
Fluency in English (written and spoken); fluency in another official CAF language (French or Arabic) is an asset.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office as well as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
Passion and high knowledge of African football.
Communication and intercultural skills.
Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
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.

Job Title: Head of IT

Location: Cairo, Egypt
Job Station: The position will be based at CAF headquarters in Cairo (Egypt).

Summary
Ready to Score?

You believe you have the educational background and professional experience to contribute to restore CAF’s reputation and elevate the organization to the highest international standards? CAF is looking for you!

Responsibilities

Steer the implementation of the full landscape of IT services and solutions for CAF competitions and events.
Partner with business stakeholders, ensure alignment of the IT strategy with the business needs and facilitate its delivery.
Establish relationships and create synergies.
Provide direct management for CAF’s IT organization, as well as plan and develop the annual IT budget and ensure consistency with overall strategic objectives.
Ensure adequate quality of IT services delivered to CAF in all IT areas, including IT Strategy, IT Governance, Business Relationship Management/Demand Management, Events IT, Infrastructure and Operations, Applications Development and Support, Information Security, etc.

Requirements (Profile)

Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent.
10+ years overall IT experience in an international company or organization.
Fluency in English (written and spoken); fluency in another official CAF language (French or Arabic) is an asset.
Capable of adapting to different environments, flexible, patient, and resilient.
Proactive and solution oriented.
Strong sense of accountability, responsibility, problem solving as well as high integrity.
Good organizational skills and ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines.
The position will be based at CAF headquarters in Cairo (Egypt).

Job Title: General Secretary Office Assistant Manager

Location: Cairo, Egypt

Job Description

You believe you have the educational background and professional experience to contribute to restore CAF’s reputation and elevate the organization to the highest international standards? CAF is looking to recruit a General Secretary Office - Assistant Manager.

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 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-years’ experience 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.

Job Title: Women's Football Director

Location: Cairo, Egypt

Job Description

You believe you have the educational background and professional experience to contribute to restore CAF’s reputation and elevate the organization to the highest international standards. CAF is looking to recruit a Women’s football Director.

Responsibilities

Oversee the implementation and evolution of CAF’s women’s football strategy with monitoring progress and reporting to the CAF Executive Committee.
Lead, drive and optimize the strategic development of women’s football in various aspects such as participation growth, high performance, competitions, club and league development, coach education, commercialization, regulatory framework and governance, social impact, professionalization, and leadership.
Intensely collaborate with the competition’s division as well as other relevant CAF divisions.
Manage the support to Member Associations and African regional organizations in coordination with FIFA.
Develop new concepts and create effective and efficient programmes.
Set up the women’s football division and manage the team.
Drive cooperation and partnerships with internal and external parties to benefit the growth of women’s football.
Oversee the creation of an African women’s football data hub.
Contribute to CAF’s overall strategic objectives and transformation.

Requirements (Profile)

Master's Degree in relevant discipline.
10 years+ of experience in various capacities in international organisations, ideally in football administration and development.
In depth knowledge of the women’s football ecosystem, regulatory framework, and development mechanisms.
Fluency in English (written and spoken); fluency in another official CAF language (French or Arabic) is an asset.
Experience with governmental and/or business partners as well as with non-governmental organisations.
Playing, coaching and/or refereeing experience an asset.
Analytical skills.
Proactive hands-on mentality.
Strong sense of accountability, responsibility, and integrity.
Team player with outstanding communicational skills and ability to work under pressure.

Job Title: Chief of Staff

Locations: Cairo (Egypt) and Johannesburg (South Africa)

Summary

You believe you have the educational background and professional experience to contribute to restore CAF’s reputation and elevate the organization to the highest international standards? CAF is looking to recruit a Chief of Staff.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic advice to the CAF President and the Management Board on the vision, mission, mandate, and operations of CAF.
Serve as focal point for interagency/confederation relationships and issues by attending meetings and drawing conclusions on the political implications in CAF and opportunities for interventions, partnerships, etc., which would require the active and direct intervention of the CAF President.
Undertake coordination across the three pillars on budgeting, strategic planning, and corporate reporting.
Review and ensure quality control and high-quality standards of all outputs and communications that emanate from the CAF President’s Office or are produced by the departments’ Directors in terms of quality, political impact, substance, or presentation; those reports are clear, objective, and based on comprehensive data and meet required standards before completion to ensure they comply with relevant mandates.
Ensure active and open communication to and from the CAF President’s Office and keep the CAF President informed of critical issues requiring intervention, decision internally and externally.
Anticipate and respond to major policy and operational issues, under the direction of the CAF President and in close consultation with the Board of Directors.
Participate in or lead taskforces, working groups, and meetings in support and on behalf of the CAF President.
Provide managerial leadership and oversight to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of the CAF mandate.
Review reports to legislative and oversight bodies on budget/program performance or on programmatic/substantive issues as appropriate.

Requirements (Profile)

Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Management, or equivalent.
At least 15-years’ experience of strategic and managerial leadership 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 sense of accountability, responsibility, and integrity with high level of proactivity.
Good organizational skills and ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Cover Letter, CV, Diplomas, and references in English or French to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Additional Information:

The positions will be based at CAF headquarters in Cairo (Egypt). Only direct applications meeting the required criteria will be considered, regardless of gender, age, and nationality.

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 Deadline 16th September, 2021.

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