Recruitment and job offer at CAF

Ready to lead a new era in African football? CAF is curently hiring for the following positions:


Entertainment and Experience Manager (AFCON2025)

Ready to lead a new era in African football?

You believe you have the educational background and professional experience to elevate the organization to the highest international standards? CAF is looking to recruit an Entertainment and Experience Manager – AFCON 2025.

The TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations is the greatest sporting event in Africa and one of the biggest on the planet, showcasing the best of African footballers. In 2025, the tournament will take place for the first time ever, in 9 stadiums across 6 cities.

THE POSITION

• Division: Tournaments & Events
• Location: Hybrid/ Morocco (Travel Required)

We're looking for an energetic, creative, and experienced professional who will shape unforgettable experiences and entertainment moments, elevating AFCON 2025 into a vibrant celebration of football and African culture.

At CAF, you're not just organizing events—you're creating memories that unite a continent. Be part of a dedicated, passionate team making history at AFCON Morocco 2025!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Event Programming & Creative Direction:

• Design, coordinate, and execute dynamic entertainment programs matchdays, fan zones, and special events throughout the tournament.

2. Artist & Performer Management:

• Identify, contract, and manage high-profile artists, performers, and entertainment providers, ensuring performances align with CAF’s vision and cultural sensitivity.

3. Collaboration & Coordination:

• Work closely with local organizing committees, venues, broadcasters, and marketing teams to integrate entertainment seamlessly with operational plans.

4. Cultural Representation:

• Curate entertainment reflecting the rich diversity of African cultures, celebrating unity through football.

5. Budget & Financial Management:

• Oversee entertainment budgets, negotiate contracts, and ensure transparent, cost-effective management of resources.

6. Quality Assurance & Delivery:

• Guarantee world-class execution of entertainment experiences, managing rehearsals, technical requirements, and on-the-ground delivery.

YOUR PROFILE

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Events Management, Arts, Entertainment, Communications, or a related field.
• 5+ years’ experience managing large-scale entertainment projects, ideally in sports events or festivals.
• Proven track record in managing artists, creative talent, and complex live events.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Fluency in English required; proficiency in French or Arabic strongly preferred.

Desired Qualities:

• Creative innovator who can deliver unique entertainment solutions.
• Passionate about football, sports entertainment, and African culture.
• Collaborative team player with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Adaptable, resilient, and able to thrive under pressure in a dynamic environment.

Application:

Interested candidates should submit their CV, a motivation letter, and examples of relevant previous projects via freelancer@cafonline.com mentioning the role title they are applying to in the e-mail subject.

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Workforce Manager (AFCON2025)

Ready to shape the future of workforce excellence in African football?

Do you believe you have the expertise, vision, and dedication to elevate the organization’s workforce operations to the highest international standards? CAF is looking to recruit a Workforce Manager to support the upcoming AFCON 2025.

The TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations is the greatest sporting event in Africa and one of the biggest on the planet, showcasing the best of African footballers. In 2025, the tournament will take place for the first time ever across 9 stadiums in 6 cities, requiring an outstanding and dynamic workforce operation to deliver success on and off the pitch.

THE POSITION

• Division: Workforce Management
• Duration: September 2025 to January 2026
• Location: Hybrid/ Morocco (Travel Required) – fully based in Morocco, Rabat starting from November.

The Workforce Manager will play a central role in supporting the planning, delivery, and administration of the AFCON 2025 workforce, covering staff, volunteers, and interns. The role combines oversight of the Internship Program — designed to deliver both tournament-time support and long-term legacy benefits for CAF — with broader responsibilities in workforce planning, coordination, and operational support.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Internship Program Management

• Support the design and delivery of the AFCON 2025 Internship Program, including structure, milestones, and learning outcomes.
• Oversee recruitment and selection of interns
• Organize onboarding, induction, and role allocation of interns across CAF departments and venues.
• Coordinate training sessions, mentorship opportunities, and knowledge-sharing workshops.
• Monitor interns’ performance, provide feedback, and prepare post-event evaluations.
• Contribute to CAF’s long-term legacy strategy by recommending how the program can continue beyond AFCON.

Workforce Planning & Administration

• Support the development and implementation of the AFCON 2025 Workforce Plan, including headcount tracking, scheduling, and deployment.
• Provide administrative oversight across workforce databases, contracts, and reporting.
• Assist with logistics arrangements for workforce (transport, meals, uniforms, accommodations as applicable).

Engagement & Support

• Act as a point of contact for interns and staff, addressing queries and providing day-to-day support.
• Ensure interns and workforce members are integrated into the wider tournament workforce culture.
• Coordinate recognition initiatives in partnership with the Workforce Engagement & Communications Manager.
• Produce regular workforce and internship progress reports
• Capture lessons learned and best practices for CAF’s ongoing workforce development.
• Recommend pathways for successful interns to transition into paid or extended CAF roles.

YOUR PROFILE

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Event Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in workforce management or large-scale event operations.
• Experience developing internship, volunteer, or workforce development programs.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Qualities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong planning and project management abilities.
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Culturally sensitive, inclusive, and adaptable.
• Passion for workforce development and legacy-building.

Application:

Interested candidates should submit their CV, a motivation letter, and examples of relevant previous projects via freelancer@cafonline.com mentioning the role title they are applying to in the e-mail subject.

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