CAF recruits a Senior Management Assistant

CAF recruits Executive Assistant for the Office of the President

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is looking for a Management Assistant to join the Office of the President. This strategic function is aimed at an experienced professional, able to provide high-level administrative, organizational and institutional support in a demanding international environment. You want to contribute to the influence of African football and participate in its evolution towards the highest international standards?

Job overview

Under the authority of the Office of the President, the incumbent will provide administrative, strategic and operational support to the President of CAF. He or she will ensure the proper management of his or her priorities, agenda, communications and institutional relations. The function also involves ongoing coordination between the Office of the President, the General Secretariat, CAF management, member associations and various internal and external partners.

Given the international dimension and political sensitivity of this environment, the position requires impeccable discretion, excellent professional judgment, a keen sense of diplomacy and great autonomy in managing complex and confidential files.

Key responsibilities

Administrative support and strategic support

Ensure overall coordination of the activities of the Office of the President and manage an agenda including meetings, hearings, travel and official commitments with evolving priorities. Prepare the President for high-level meetings, official ceremonies, Executive Committee meetings, conferences and other institutional events by developing agendas, preparatory notes, documentary files, correspondence and language elements. Review, classify and prioritize letters, solicitations and requests to the President, while ensuring their timely processing.

Put in place an effective case follow-up mechanism to ensure that relevant information is brought back and that ongoing requests are rigorously managed. Monitor the implementation of decisions taken at meetings and ensure that agreed actions are carried out with relevant interlocutors. Anticipate the needs of the President, identify topics requiring special attention and manage competing priorities with discernment. Contribute to the preparation and coordination of strategic initiatives, institutional issues, high-level negotiations, official visits and international meetings.

Institutional, diplomatic and governance coordination

Maintain strong and strictly confidential professional relations with the Secretary General of CAF, Vice-Presidents, Executive Committee members, Presidents of member associations and key leaders of African football. Facilitate exchanges between the Office of the President, the General Secretariat and various administrative services in order to ensure a smooth and efficient flow of information. Accompany the President in managing sensitive institutional relations, taking into account the political, cultural and linguistic contexts specific to the various interlocutors.

Organize the President’s participation in meetings of the Executive Committee, Standing Committees, General Assembly and other governance bodies, including by preparing calendars, agendas, reference documents and logistical arrangements. Participate, when necessary, in strategic meetings to document important decisions, commitments and actions. Coordinate communications with Executive Committee members, Directors and other senior officials regarding meetings, hearings and official events. Ensure coordination with relevant stakeholders to ensure the smooth running of institutional activities.

Communication, protocol and confidentiality

Write, proofread and organize the transmission of confidential correspondence, briefing notes, speeches, language elements and other documents intended for the President. Collaborate with CAF’s Communications Department to prepare official statements, public interventions and media communications from the President as needed. Protect sensitive information relating to institutional, political, commercial and personal affairs, ensuring that access and dissemination are strictly controlled. Represent the Office of the President with professionalism, courtesy, maturity and reserve in all circumstances.

International travel and major events

Organize the President’s international travel, including multi-country trips, successive meetings, protocol requirements and any last-minute changes. Compile complete travel files including itineraries, meeting schedules,

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