Company Info
Large organization
200 + Employees
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 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.
1). Independent Bodies Manager
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Responsibilities
- Support and assist the Head of Independent Bodies in the overall discharge his or her duties
- Manage and update the disciplinary matters on the CAF CMS portal (suspension letters, sending notices of players suspended from forthcoming matches to match officilas).
- Draft pre-hearing briefs for the Judical Bodies members together with relevant jurisprudence
- Draft the decisions proposed by the Judicial Bodies.
- Convene disciplinary hearings and liase with the parties on exchange of documents and all procedural aspects
- Ensure disciplinary cases are filed within the fixed deadlines and accompanied by the relevant feesCompile and update a table of all financial sanctions imposed by the Judicial Bodies
- Compile a list of all the players, coaches or officials suspended or expelled from forthcoming CAF competitions and submit the same to the relevant member associations or clubs
- Investigate and compile reports on all integrity and ethics related alerts
- Support in developing and monitoring the implementation of the integrity plan for CAF competitions
- Work hand in hand with Integrity Officers of the member associations on all integrity related matters
- Compile statistical data of all the cases filed in a financial year (number of cases, nature of cases, outcomes, appeals and observations/recommendations on detterent measures)
- Any other legal duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements (Profile)
- Master’s Degree in Law.
- Admission to the bar as a practicing advocate.
- Additional studies in sports law is an advantage.
- At least 4 years’ experience in the judicial bodies of a sports organization.
- Organized and detail oriented.
- Fluent in both English & French spoken and written, command of the Arabic is an advantage.
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 December, 2024.
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 (Motivation Letter, CV, Diplomas, and Reference Letters).
- Only direct applications who meet all the required criteria will receive consideration.
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2). Paralegal
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Responsibilities
- Support and assist the Director of Legal Affairs, and the Legal Department in the overall discharge of its duties.
- Drafting legal documents, notices, minutes of meetings, motions, and summaries of depositions.
- Collate and summarize all jurisprudence relevant to CAF as issued by CAS, FIFA, the Swiss Federal Tribunal (SFT) and other bodies and keep an up-to-date law library by monitoring legal volumes.
- Assist with case planning, development, and management.
- Analyze records and disciplinary files and make recommendations to the Director of Legal Affairs.
- Case preparation including legal research and precedents.
- Legal research including statutory and case law and drafts forms, research memoranda, proposed rules, orders, and other documents.
- Organizing and maintaining documents in a paper or electronic filing system.
- Any other legal duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements (Profile)
- Bachelor’s Degree in any relevant field.
- LLM In sports law is an advantage.
- Legal background is a must.
- 2 years’ experience as a paralegal in an international organization or well-known law firm.
- Organized and detail oriented.
- Fluent in both English & French spoken and written, command of the Arabic is an advantage.
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 December, 2024.
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 (Motivation Letter, CV, Diplomas, and Reference Letters).
- Only direct applications who meet all the required criteria will receive consideration.
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3). Football Technology Officer
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Responsibilities
- Assist the HoR and Technology Manager in the Implementation and Follow up of the VAR and football Technology Strategic Plan.
- Assist with the elaboration, planning, and conduct of the annual Referees VAR and all activities related to Football technology.
- Assist in elaboration and conduct of Procedures for Training, Analysing all matches and referees match situations in competitions like Evaluation, Follow-up with referees, Assessors and Instructors.
- Assist in Referees VARs, AVARs and ROs qualifications and all approval plan and process.
- Assist in the FIFA IAAP platform, adding editing and creating any new task on it and follow up all processes.
- Prepare and handle all VAR teaching materials for CAF Referees and any other support material for VAR.
- Assist in Elaboration of Refereeing Development tools: Teaching Material, Courses, MAs contents and VAR courses.
- Prepare any material to develop the teaching in all Members associations and Zonal unions.
- Assist in all VAR activites in all CAF, MAs and Zonal Activities and competitions.
- Assist the department in all administrative matters to prepare for any Events (Requests, Tenders, Evaluation, Courses preparation, Compitions Preparations, etc.
- Follow up and update requests and any information for any referees or Assessors and any other persons involved with refereeing in CAF platform and/or FIFA platform.
- Assist and give all support to Football Technology (VAR. GPS, Communications, Watches, Witte system, etc.
Requirements (Profile)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, or equivalent is a must.
- Additional Studies in Football (ex: FIFA Masters, etc.) is an advantage.
- At least 3 years of experience in VAR, TV, or any related field as well as at least 1 year of experience as a Team Leader.
- Expert in VAR Technology (servers, system setup, RRA, simulator, etc.), production field and Referees communication Technology.
- Fluent in English and/or French language both written and spoken is a must; command of any other CAF language (English, French & Arabic) language is an advantage.
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office and other modern IT tools.
- Good communication skills, leadership skills, and ability to work under stress, and in a fast-paced environment.
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
6th December, 2024.
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 (Motivation Letter, CV, Diplomas, and Reference Letters).
- Only direct applications who meet all the required criteria will receive consideration.
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4). Broadcast Services Manager
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development and implementation of CAF’s Broadcast strategy
- Build excellent relationships with Broadcasters
- Planning and Communication with CAF media rights partners.
- Supervision of CAF media rights partners.
- Lead Booking Services
- Liaising with the Operations and Sales teams to ensure that all booked services are delivered to the satisfaction of media rights partners.
- Manage daily enquiries of Broadcasters.
- Lead Broadcast Services before and during CAF events.
- Assist Broadcasters in overseeing smooth running and delivery of projects.
- Explore and research new business opportunities
- Compile pre-tournament Broadcast Services Plan
- Compile Post-tournament Broadcast Services Report
- Manage the planning and implementation of all aspects of the host broadcast production and operations for CAF tournaments and events, including but not limited to:
- Drafting, negotiation, execution, and implementation of supplier contracts.
- Budget management.
- Assist and support Local Organizing Committees in delivering all broadcast infrastructure as per CAF’s requirements.
Event management:
- Oversee the delivery of CAF competition(s) in the planning phase and on-site.
Project management:
- Booking Services in Centralized and decentralized events
- Manage service providers and handle tenders and procurement procedures when necessary.
- Contribute to specific working groups within the Commercial Division and across CAF.
- Bring added value by contributing innovative ideas to further enhance CAF’s approach to broadcast production management.
Requirements (Profile)
- Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in business or sports management, or similar.
- At least five (5) years experience in Broadcast Services Role
- Previous experience in Client Servicing role
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Good interpersonal skills
- 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.
- Critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Willingness to travel.
- Willingness to work event-time hours during competitions.
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office and other modern IT tools.
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
21st November, 2024.
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 (Motivation Letter, CV, Diplomas, and Reference Letters).
- Only direct applications who meet all the required criteria will receive consideration.
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5). Anti-Doping Officer
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Responsibilities
- The Officer of Doping Control Unit is responsible for the implementation and administration of Anti-Doping protocols and procedures.
- This role involves organizing testing and conferences, ensuring compliance with regulations FIFA Anti-Doping Regulations and WADA Code, and promoting education and awareness around Anti-Doping Matters in Football in Africa.
Testing Operations:
- Organizing in-competition and out-of-competition doping tests in accordance with FIFA Anti-Doping Regulations and WADA Code.
- Ensure that the samples have been delivered to WADA Accredited Laboratories according to standard procedures to ensure integrity and chain of custody.
- Results management
Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate records of testing activities, including sample collection and results.
- Prepare and submit reports on testing outcomes and related activities to the Head of Anti-Doping Unit.
Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure all testing procedures comply with World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Code and FIFA Anti-Doping regulations.
- Stay updated on changes in Anti-Doping regulations and guidelines.
Stakeholder Education:
- Assist in the development and delivery of educational programs for athletes, coaches, and National Associations regarding Anti-Doping practices and policies.
- Provide guidance and support to stakeholders regarding doping control procedures.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Work closely with CAF Doping Control Officers to ensure efficient operations.
- Liaise with external agencies, laboratories, and sporting organizations as needed.
Result Management:
- Gather relevant information of the suspected Anti-Doping violations.
- Work closely with the CAF disciplinary Board
- Follow up on the decisions of any Anti-Doping violations as directed.
Continuous Improvement:
- Contribute to the evaluation and enhancement of doping control procedures and practices.
- Engage in professional development opportunities to stay current with Anti-Doping trends and best practices.
Requirements (Profile)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences, or a related field preferred.
- Additional Studies in Football (ex: FIFA Masters, etc.) is an advantage.
- Previous experience in Anti-Doping, sports administration, or a related field is advantageous but not required.
- Familiarity with Anti-Doping, FIFA regulations and WADA Code is preferred.
- Fluent in English and/or French language both written and spoken is a must; command of any other CAF language (English, French & Arabic) language is an advantage.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Computer skills: Microsoft office, Data Management, Email and communications tools, Document Management, reporting tools.
- Doping Control Software: Familiarity with specialized software used for doping control testing (ADAMS and MODOC).
- Flexibility to travel as some international travels may be required for testing and educational outreach.
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.
Deadline: 21st November, 2024.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application in English (Motivation Letter, CV, Diplomas, and Reference Letters) to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.
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 (Motivation Letter, CV, Diplomas, and Reference Letters).
- Only direct applications who meet all the required criteria will receive consideration.