Manager National Competitions (Men) (Closed)

Job Category: Competition Operations Location: AIFF New Delhi
Date : 10-04-2023 to 17-04-2023
Area : National Competitions (Men)
Type of Contract : contract
Email Application with one page resume to : hr@the-aiff.com
Email Subject : Application for the post of Manager Competitions (Men)
Application Deadline : April 17, 2023

All India Football Federation “AIFF” is currently seeking a Manager of National Competitions- Men’s team for immediate joining. The Manager will be responsible for managing the operations and conducting National competitions for men’s team of AIFF.

Key Deliverables:

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1Overall planning, execution and operations of National Competitions(Men)
2Management and delivery of all AIFF organized competitions to include scheduling the tournaments, preparation of competition regulations, players, and team registrations.
3Work with Member Associations to deliver the Preliminary Rounds of the Tournaments wherever applicable & the Final Rounds
4Plan & conduct draws & issue fixtures for Tournaments.
5Preparation of budget for all AIFF conducted tournaments
6Liaise with the Head of the Department and Director Finance & Accounts regarding financial approvals, subsidies, and other financial matters
7Work with Marketing & Sponsorship services managers to oversee match delivery, which consider the needs of broadcaster & clubs.
8Design an operational plan for the Venues and technical matters like Stadium/Ground bookings, Broadcast & marketing & branding plan with related departments.
9Interact with Player Status department for registration of players.
10Develop, support, and administer National Football Championships for men.
11Preparation of football Calendar with continued focus on alignment to the Domestic competitions and FIFA windows.
12Develop close association with MAs & clubs.
13Work closely with Referees department for competition related matters including match officials.
14Provide reports and information to the head of department on participation on any specific programs.
15To be a prime contact point after head of the department for all competitions and on all national competition related matters & International matches for AIFF.

Qualifications:

  • Work experience of minimum 6-9 years in organizing competitions.
  • Excellent communication skills, written and presentation.
  • Proven experience working in similar role in Clubs/MAs.
  • Must have handled Competitions independently.
  • Knowledge of Football Administration systems.
  • Strong ability to go into details of match organization.
  • Experience in tournament delivery and understanding of what is required to run a professional football Tournament.
  • Understanding of core principles of Football Development.
  • Basic IT knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office.
  • Awareness of strategic goals of AIFF.
  • Must be able to lead & motivate his department.

Only shortlisted candidates will be called to attend a face-to-face interview at a time & date which will be communicated via email. AIFF reserves the right to cancel/reject the vacancy or applications without assigning any reason.