The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced an exciting opportunity for professionals passionate about the growth and development of African football. CAF is actively recruiting a new Executive Director – Central Zone for the Union des Fédérations de Football d’Afrique Centrale (UNIFFAC), with the office to be established in Libreville, Gabon.
This leadership position is a critical part of CAF’s regional strategy and will focus on transforming football operations in Central Africa. According to CAF, the selected candidate will be responsible for “setting up and operationalizing the Zonal Union office,” which includes managing staffing, financial systems, logistics, and ensuring compliance with both CAF and local legal regulations. The organization is also seeking someone who can bring international standards to its administrative processes.
“The Executive Director will serve as CAF’s primary regional representative and liaison with Member Associations,” a CAF statement read. This includes attending general assemblies, offering strategic guidance, and tracking the progress of projects carried out under the CAF IMPACT framework. These duties are central to improving governance, boosting local football development, and ensuring consistent reporting to CAF headquarters.
An important aspect of the role is competition management. The chosen candidate will oversee a minimum of one women’s and four youth football competitions (both boys and girls) each year. This includes planning CAF qualifiers, managing budgets, and negotiating hosting agreements. The position also demands experience in seeking sponsorships and developing commercial partnerships—a high CPC keyword area of interest for sports marketing professionals.
Applicants must demonstrate substantial experience in project and team management or international development. A deep understanding of development frameworks is essential. CAF also highlights the need for strong communication skills and the ability to engage with various stakeholders effectively. Fluency in both English and French is mandatory, while knowledge of Portuguese or local African languages is considered an added advantage.
The role offers competitive employment benefits, including an excellent pension plan and a chance to work with a globally respected sports organization. It is open to candidates willing to relocate to Libreville and travel frequently within the region. “We are offering an interesting and varied job in an exciting and innovative organization,” CAF emphasized in its job release.
Qualified candidates are invited to apply before the July 19, 2025 deadline. CAF has stated that “only direct applications meeting all required criteria will be considered.” Interested applicants must submit a motivation letter, CV, diplomas, and reference letters in English to: careers@cafonline.com.
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CAF has confirmed that it is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants regardless of gender, race, nationality, or other personal attributes.