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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT – OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

Ready to propel African football into a new era?

Education / Qualifications

Think you have the training and professional experience to raise the organization to the highest international standards? CAF is planning to recruit an Executive Assistant for the President’s Office.

Responsibilities

Provide high-level administrative, strategic and operational support to the President of CAF, acting as a trusted and discreet assistant in the office of the President. The incumbent of this position is responsible for ensuring effective coordination of the President's priorities, appointments, communications and institutional relations, while ensuring the smooth functioning of the interface between the President's office, CAF management, the General Secretariat, member associations and key internal and external stakeholders. This position is part of an international, politically sensitive and constantly evolving environment, and requires an exceptional sense of discernment, discretion and diplomacy, as well as organizational skills and the ability to manage complex and confidential issues with a high degree of autonomy. Administrative and strategic support Act as the primary coordinating point for the President’s Office, managing a complex and ever-changing agenda including meetings, appointments, travel and commitments. Ensure that the President is fully prepared for high-level meetings, official commitments, Executive Committee sessions, congresses and other institutional events, including by preparing agendas, background papers, briefing notes, correspondence and discussion topics. Prioritize and manage requests and correspondence received, setting up an effective monitoring and management system to ensure timely responses, appropriate reporting and processing of ongoing cases. Monitor key actions, decisions and commitments arising from meetings and ensure appropriate follow-up with relevant stakeholders. Anticipate the President's needs, proactively identify issues requiring special attention and manage competing priorities with a high degree of autonomy and informed judgment. Assist the President in the preparation, coordination and monitoring of strategic initiatives, institutional priorities, high-level negotiations, official visits and international meetings. Policy, institutional and governance coordination Maintain effective and highly confidential working relationships with the CAF Secretary General, Vice-Presidents, Executive Committee members, member association presidents and senior football officials across Africa. Coordinate, where appropriate, with relevant stakeholders.

Other information

Assist the President in managing sensitive relationships with institutions and stakeholders in diverse political, cultural and linguistic environments, always demonstrating great political and diplomatic discernment. Coordinate the flow of work between the President’s office, the General Secretariat and the administration, ensuring effective information flow, monitoring and communication. Coordinate the President's participation in meetings of the Executive Committee, Standing Committee, General Assembly and other governance bodies, including with respect to calendars, agendas, background documents, logistics and monitoring. Attend high-level meetings as required, document key decisions and action points, and ensure appropriate follow-up. Manage communications with Executive Committee members, Board members and other high-level stakeholders regarding meetings, events, calendars and official appointments. Communications, protocol and confidentiality Draft, proofread and coordinate confidential correspondence, briefing notes, speeches, discussion topics and other communications to the Chair. Coordinate with the CAF communications department and other relevant teams on President’s statements, public interventions and media issues as appropriate. Treat highly confidential political, institutional, commercial and personal information with absolute discretion and exercise common sense regarding the processing and sharing of sensitive information. Represent the President’s office with professionalism, maturity and discretion at all times. International travel and high-level events Coordinate the organization of complex international trips for the President, including multi-country itineraries, meetings, protocol requirements and last minute changes.

Main duties

Prepare comprehensive travel information packages prior to the President's missions. The file should include itineraries, meeting calendars,

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