9 Job Positions at The Confederation of African Football (CAF): (Deadline 10 September 2021)

Head of IT at The Confederation of African Football (CAF): (Deadline 10 September 2021)

INTERPRETER (English- French)

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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.

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.

The position 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.

If you have the necessary qualifications and wish to work for a leading international sports organization, please submit your application in English or French to [email protected] (cover letter, CV, diplomas, and references).

Application deadline 10/09/2021

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Human Resources and Services Director at The Confederation of African Football (CAF): (Deadline 10 September 2021)

HUMAN RESOURCES AND SERVICES DIRECTOR

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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 ServicesDirector.

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 degree 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.

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.

The position 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.

If you have the necessary qualifications and wish to work for a leading international sports organization, please submit your application in English or French to [email protected] (cover letter, CV, diplomas, and references).

Application deadline 10/09/2021

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Interpreter (English- French) at The Confederation of African Football (CAF): (Deadline 10 September 2021)

INTERPRETER (English- French)

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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.

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.

The position 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.

If you have the necessary qualifications and wish to work for a leading international sports organization, please submit your application in English or French to [email protected] (cover letter, CV, diplomas, and references).

Application deadline 10/09/2021

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Chief of Staff at The Confederation of African Football (CAF): (Deadline 10 September 2021)

HEAD OF IT

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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 aHead 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.
• 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.

The position 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.

If you have the necessary qualifications and wish to work for a leading international sports organization, please submit your application in English or French to [email protected] (cover letter, CV, diplomas, and references).

Application deadline 10/09/2021

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English Translator at The Confederation of African Football (CAF): (Deadline 10 September 2021)

ENGLISH TRANSLATOR

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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 anEnglish 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.
• 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).
• 5 years’ experience as translator or in the language industry or experience in a similar role.
• 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.

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.

The position 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.

If you have the necessary qualifications and wish to work for a leading international sports organization, please submit your application in English or French to [email protected] (cover letter, CV, diplomas, and references).

Application deadline 10/09/2021

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Project Coordinator – Interschools Championship at The Confederation of African Football (CAF): (Deadline 10 September 2021)

PROJECT COORDINATOR – INTERSCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIP 

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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 aProject 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 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.

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.

The position 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.

If you have the necessary qualifications and wish to work for a leading international sports organization, please submit your application in English or French to [email protected] (cover letter, CV, diplomas, and references).

Application deadline 10/09/2021

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Procurement Coordinator at The Confederation of African Football (CAF): (Deadline 10 September 2021)

PROCUREMENT COORDINATOR 

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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 analyse 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 organisation.
• 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 analyse 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.

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.

The position 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.

If you have the necessary qualifications and wish to work for a leading international sports organization, please submit your application in English or French to [email protected] (cover letter, CV, diplomas, and references).

Application deadline 10/09/2021

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GS Office Assistant Manager at The Confederation of African Football (CAF): (Deadline 10 September 2021)

GENERAL SECRETARY OFFICE – ASSISTANT MANAGER 

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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 aGeneral 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.

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.

The position 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.

If you have the necessary qualifications and wish to work for a leading international sports organization, please submit your application in English or French to [email protected] (cover letter, CV, diplomas, and references).

Application deadline 10/09/2021

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