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 Commercial and Communication Director.
- Develop and implement commercial strategies in line with CAF’s goals and objectives fixed by the management.
- Conduct market research and economic analysis.
- Research and build new business partnerships and manage existing ones (sponsors etc.).
- Monitor the performance of business activities and prepare periodic reports for the CAF Executive Committee.
- Assist the Finance Director in setting financial objectives and developing and monitoring the budget.
- Set up and manage the communication department and help optimize the internal communication and approval processes.
- Ensure CAF’s external communication in order to support its actions and to promote the interest of the public and potential partners in African soccer.
- Advise the President and the General Secretary of CAF on media issues, and on how to manage communication (press conferences, press releases, interviews, social networks, tweeting etc…).
- Act as a spokesperson for CAF upon request.
- Follow up on the media coverage of African soccer and inform and advise the President and the General Secretary as appropriate.
Requirements (profile):
- Master’s degree in Marketing and Management; higher education in communications or equivalent.
- Several years of experience in various sales and communications functions, including some as a sales manager in an international organization/corporation.
- Solid knowledge of performance reporting and financial/budgeting processes.
- 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).
- 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.
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 careers@cafonline.com (cover letter, CV, diplomas, and references).
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