Are you ready to usher in a new era in African football?
Are you confident that you possess the expertise and professional background necessary to contribute, within CAF, to achieving the highest levels of global excellence, in the role of Chief of Staff to the Secretary General?
If so, CAF needs an experienced and high-performing executive of your caliber.
About the position:
The Chief of Staff to the Secretary General is responsible for the management and coordination of the day-to-day activities of the General Secretariat, ensuring its efficient, professional, and methodical operation. In this capacity, they actively contribute to decision-making, as well as the monitoring, coordination, and implementation of strategic actions within CAF.
Reporting directly to the Secretary General, this position requires a highly trusted senior manager capable of handling priorities, addressing sensitive issues with absolute discretion, and driving progress within the divisions, in close collaboration with directors, departments, Member Associations, partners, and all stakeholders. Keen judgment, proven organizational rigor, and the ability to navigate a constantly evolving environment with expertise will be essential.
Responsibilities:
Oversee the day-to-day management of the Secretary General’s Office, adhering to rigorous professional standards.
Assist the Secretary General on priority issues, risks, and key decisions.
Develop clearly defined work plans, complete with timelines, responsibilities, and follow-up measures, based on established priorities.
Monitor the progress of Executive Committee decisions and management priorities.
Coordinate weekly reports, updates, briefings, and decision-making documents.
Prepare speeches, correspondence, presentations, talking points, and sensitive communications.
Ensure seamless coordination between the Secretary General and CAF’s divisions, departments, and regional stakeholders.
Work closely with Directors and Department Heads to align priorities, monitor implementation, and resolve any bottlenecks.
Maintain strong working relationships with Member Associations, FIFA, partners, public authorities, and football stakeholders.
Identify delays, risks, gaps, or operational issues and propose practical solutions.
Organize senior management meetings, management sessions, and strategic workshops.
Ensure follow-up on internal approvals, deadlines, commitments, and action items.
Foster teamwork and enhanced interdepartmental cooperation.
Lead and develop the Office of the Secretary-General’s team with accountability and high standards.
Support key improvement and reform projects managed by the Office of the Secretary-General.
Participate in internal or external meetings on behalf of the Office as required.
Required profile:
CAF is seeking a skilled and motivated professional with sound judgment and an open mind.
A bachelor’s degree in law, business administration, management, public administration, international relations, or a related field is required.
A postgraduate degree would be an asset.
At least 10 years of experience in senior management, strategy, governance, chief of staff, consulting, or similar leadership roles is required.
At least 5 years in a senior management or advisory role is required.
Experience working in multi-sectoral environments requiring maturity and sound judgment.
International experience in sports, business, public administration, consulting, or institutional settings would be an asset.
Strong analytical skills combined with a proven ability to deliver results.
Excellent project management and monitoring skills.
Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills.
Executive acumen and diplomacy.
Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Able to handle confidential matters with discretion.
Keen judgment in operational, governance, and commercial issues.
Practical, proactive, resilient, and pragmatic approach.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
Comfortable using reporting systems, dashboards, and workflow management tools.
Willingness to travel within Africa and internationally.
CAF offers you:
An exciting and diverse role within a dynamic and innovative international organization.
Attractive employment conditions.
The opportunity to be part of a highly committed international team.
A very attractive retirement plan.
International visibility with 54 Member Associations and global football institutions.
The opportunity to contribute to large-scale projects and high-level initiatives.
Access to training and professional development opportunities.
Participation in major international tournaments, events, and meetings.
A rewarding mission with a continental impact.
The position is based at CAF headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. Only applications meeting the eligibility criteria will be considered, in strict accordance with the principle of equal opportunity, without discrimination based on gender, ethnic origin, age, skin color, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.
Candidates with the required qualifications and a desire to join a leading international sports organization are invited to submit their application in English, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of diplomas, and letters of recommendation.
Only direct applications meeting all the required criteria will be considered. Please send your CV to the following address: careers@cafonline.com
Application deadline: 07/05/2026
