Recruitment at 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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Officer

Location: Tunisia, Tunis – Headquarters of Union Nord-Africaine de Football (UNAF)
Contract Duration: Unlimited

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with Zonal Union objectives.
• Source and evaluate suppliers, negotiating contracts to secure advantageous terms.
• Conduct market research to stay informed about trends and potential new suppliers.
• Manage the procurement process from requisition through to delivery, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other important data.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure alignment between procurement needs and business objectives.
• Monitor supplier performance, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Prepare procurement reports for management review.
• Ensure compliance with Zonal Union policies and regulatory requirements.

Profile
Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Procurement Officer or in a similar role.

Professional experience:

• 3-4 years of experience in a similar field;

Business know-how and IT skills:

• Strong understanding of procurement and supply chain management principles.
• Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and procurement software.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards in procurement.

Core Competencies:

• 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.

Competencies and Characteristics:

• Team player
• 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

Other requirements:

• Experience in football is an asset

Language skills:

• French, English, Arabic, other languages are a plus

Advantages:

• 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;

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 Closing Date
20th October, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application in French and/or English (cover letter, CV and diplomas) to: mahmoud.hammami@cafonline.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only direct applications that meet all the required criteria will be considered.

Job Title: Senior Manager – Football Events

Location: Cairo, Egypt

Responsibilities

• Managing the planning and implementation of CAF Main Tournaments and Special Events such as Tournament Draws, CAF Awards & Medal Ceremonies.
• Contribute to the conceptualization, design, specifications, and budgeting for events (stage, podium, technical production, etc.).
• Proactively managing and strategizing all event needs.
• Advancing, maintaining, and managing external partners and vendors for multiple events and swag, including negotiating optimal terms.
• Increasing the engagement strategy, creative approach, planning, and execution of CAF Tournaments & Special Events.
• Producing detailed proposals for events, e.g., timelines, concepts, venues, suppliers, legal obligations, staffing, and budgets.
• Managing concepts implementations and operations with CAF relevant departments, external stakeholders and event agencies.
• Perform thorough venue assessments and create strategic plans to optimize logistics and submit reports.
• Supporting team with on-site execution and management, including staffing and resourcing.
• Leading the project team and all liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Managing event budget and tracking expenses.
• Developing and delivering event enablement to include pre-event briefings, at-event briefings, and drive post-event follow-up briefings and event retrospectives.

Requirements (Profile)

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business Administration.
• Previous experience of 10 years minimum in the event industry, event production, event management.
• Wide expertise in the technical requirements of event production.
• Experience in the sports industry is an advantage.
• Any additional certification related to event is an advantage.
• Strong project management skills with a clear focus on delivery and high-quality standards.
• Ability to teamwork with very good social skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to work smart under pressure and efficiently on multiple project requests simultaneously, and to deal with potential for tight deadlines and unexpected complexities.
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Flexible with travelling.
• 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.

Application Closing Date
18th October, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application in French and/or English (cover letter, CV and diplomas) to: careers@cafonline.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Only direct applications who meet all the required criteria will receive consideration.
• Only qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to gender, race, age, skin colour, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, or on any other grounds.