Work Abroad Job Vacancies @ Confederation of African Football (CAF) – 5 Positions

Location: Ivory Coast

Description

• 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 for a Ticketing 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 Ivory Coast.

Responsibilities

• Manage and plan onsite ticket operations in the host country, host city and stadium facilities.
• Develop and plan the onsite ticketing operations in relation to mobile tickets.
• Support the development of the mobile ticket platforms by specifying and reviewing operational requirements and aligning with other functional areas involved in the tournament operations.
• Develop processes for troubleshooting to be applied by ticketing onsite staff during tournament operations in the ticketing system and the mobile ticketing
• platform.
• Develop training and learning materials for the onsite mobile ticketing operations and support and maintain collaboration platforms for ticketing onsite staff.
• Deliver trainings to selected groups of staff.
• Support the overall operational planning of processes and policies.
• Support development of staffing profiles and descriptions for various onsite roles ranging from managers to volunteers.
• Manage and support ticketing onsite staff in their daily operations.
• Prepare materials and documentation required to carry out onsite operations and reporting.
• Liaise with various ticketing teams and ticketing service providers to understand and consolidate ticketing information for onsite staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, or related fields.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in an operational role in ticketing ideally with experience in managing onsite mobile ticketing operations.
• Event / Project Management experience.
• Experience in managing onsite mobile ticketing operations
• 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.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Communication skills, Listening
• Flexibility and Agility.
• Teamwork abilities.

Application Closing Date
15th July, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications (Motivation Letter, CV, Diplomas, and References) in English or French to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

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Note

• 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.
• If you have the necessary qualifications and are keen to work for a top international sporting organization
• Only direct applications who meet all the required criteria will receive consideration

Location: Cote d'Ivoire
Employment Type: Temporary contract

Overview

• 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 for a Transportation - Logistics 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 Ivory Coast.

Responsibilities

• Formulate the logistics staffing requirements and Logistics service levels at all AFCON sites (stadium, training sites, hotels, HQ… etc.)
• Champion the implementation of an integrated venue delivery timeline which serves as the “single source of truth” across all venue operations.
• Establish customs clearance procedures with local authorities and provide clear communication of these procedures to all relevant constituent groups.
• Provide oversight over the implementation of the venue logistics operating plans; develop departmental policies/procedures; and departmental staff orientation/training.
• Produce a suitable project plan which described risks and issue.
• Draft and establish policies and procedures, including communication and escalation protocols, relevant to the movement of teams to/from airport, team sites, training grounds and match locations.
• Manage the receipt, storage, distribution, resupply, and recovery of AFCON assets and equipment at the venues from bump-in/out and tournament time.
• Work with Teams Services representatives to schedule and dispatch team according to transportation requirements.
• Use efficient delivery methods to minimize costs and operational inefficiencies.
• Produce the scope and manage the tender and selection of a suitable logistics services provider.
• Understand and assist in the implementation of detailed Transport Plans in all the areas under his/her responsibility.
• Coordinate transport operations during the event.
• Implement CAF Requirements in the Transport Area for movements of teams, delegates, equipment, etc.
• Liaise with the LOC Travel Agency for the day-to-day requirements in terms of air travel, ground transport, etc.
• Work with Central and State Government Departments for assistance from local traffic police, security, vehicle movements, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Planning or related fields.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in event Transport and/or Logistics work experience in a fast moving and complex operational environment.
• Transport operation experience within at least two mega event projects, ideally a world class sport 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.
• Proven project management skills within a complex project.
• Ability to design, implement and operate a transport system in an event environment.

Application Closing Date
15th July, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications (Motivation Letter, CV, Diplomas, and Reference Letters) in English or French to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

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Note

• The position will be based at CAF’s headquarters in Cote d'Ivoire
• Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to gender, race, age, skin color, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, or on any other grounds.
• If you have the necessary qualifications and are keen to work for a top international sporting organization, submit your application in English (Motivation Letter, CV, Diplomas, and Reference Letters).
• Only direct applications who meet all the required criteria will receive consideration.

Location: Cairo, Egypt

Details

• 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 Head of Procurement.

Responsibilities

• Build market intelligence capabilities on key markets, suppliers, and solutions to support strategy development purposes.
• Develop strategies to control spend and build a culture of long-term efficient spending on CAF Budget by assessing the risk and identifying potential cost down and improvement opportunities.
• Identify opportunities for the organization.
• Develop the procurement policies and ensure that they are implemented and communicated to the employees.
• Prepare the annual budget for the procurement department.
• Maintain the Procurement Module on the ERP system.
• Assess suppliers' business continuity plans to mitigate financial impact and disruption to the organization's supply chains.
• Design and manage the end-to-end procurement process and oversee the timely purchase and delivery of distribution of equipment and supplies and services to requesting departments.
• Monitor tender process compliance with relevant Procurement policy, including pre-qualification of bidders, preparation of tender documents, conduct of tender process and tender evaluation, recommendation for award, negotiations and award of Contracts and Purchase Orders.
• Oversee the proper identification and registration of vendors and accuracy of vendor lists.
• Supervise the evaluation of new suppliers and review results of periodical assessments of supplier performance.
• Manage vendor contracts negotiations, monitoring the implementation according to relevant internal and external standards and regulations.
• Direct the proper assessment of any supplier-related risk and oversee implementation of mitigation actions.
• Lead the bidding process including the development of bid strategies, programs, and tenders.
• Develop and monitor procurement and contracts service-level agreements and monitor compliance to them.
• Lead the development and review of agreements' documentation in coordination with the Director of Legal Affairs and Compliance with regards to contractual matters, including terms and conditions, contractual claims, and counterclaims, as appropriate.
• Guide the post-award activities including variations, claims, disputes and closing of contracts/ purchase orders. Any other related tasks to meet business needs.
• Manage the performance of the procurement team through continuous communication, performance reviews, provide support, and continuous development to ensure competencies development and achieving business results as well as retaining talent.
• Assist Member Associations and Zonal Unions to implement their own procurement policies and processes across the African continent.

Requirements (Profile)

• Master’s degree or similar higher education, in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Commerce, or related fields.
• CIPS, Professional certification in purchasing, procurement or supply chain is preferred.
• 10+ years proven experience as Procurement Manager with supply chain and logistics experience in an international company or organization.
• 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.
• Excellent communication skills, capability of working across departments and adapting to different environments.
• Deep knowledge of Procurement Policies and Regulations and proven experience in creating and implementing such policies.
• Excellent negotiation skills.

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
17th July, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

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Note

• 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.
• If you have the necessary qualifications and are keen to work for a top international sporting organization, submit your application in English or French (Motivation Letter, CV, Diplomas, and Reference Letters).

Location: Cairo, Egypt (Headquaters)

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 Head of IT.

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.
• Good understanding of the SAP Architecture and Landscape. S/4 Hana knowledge preferred.
• Very good understanding of business processes in the areas of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources.
• Functional knowledge (hands on) in the area of SAP FICO is highly preferred.
• Experience in organising and managing an SAP support model (operations).
• 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.

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
15th July, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications (Motivation Letter, CV, Diplomas, and References Letters) in English or French to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

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Note

• 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.
• If you have the necessary qualifications and are keen to work for a top international sporting organization, submit your application.
• Only direct applications who meet all the required criteria will receive consideration

Location: Cairo, Egypt

Description

• 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 IT Help Desk (Freelancer) to assist employees with any issues involving their computer hardware, communications software, or computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Installing and configuring computer hardware, software, systems, networks, printers, and scanners.
• Creating, analyzing, reporting, converting, or transferring data, using specialized applications program software.
• Providing solutions and advice on technical issues.
• Creating, or transferring data, using specialized applications program software.
• Responding to emails and calls on technical issues.
• Monitoring and maintaining computer systems and networks.
• Responding in a timely manner to service issues and requests.
• Providing technical support across the organization.
• Documenting and analyzing technical issues.
• Repairing and replacing equipment as necessary.
• Setting up accounts for new users.
• Testing new technology.

Requirements (Profile)

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or similar.
• At least 5 years experience in the IT field.
• Fluent in English and French language both written and spoken is a must; command of any of the other languages is a plus.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong sense of responsibility, and integrity with high level of proactivity.
• Organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines.
• Manage working under pressure.
• A solid understanding of data privacy and information security principles.

Application Closing Date
15th July, 2022

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

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Note

• The position will be based in CAF Headquarters – Cairo, Egypt. 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.
• If you have the necessary qualifications and are keen to work for a top international sporting organization, submit your application in English or French (Motivation Letter, CV, Diplomas, and Reference Letters).
• Only direct applications who meet all the required criteria will receive consideration.