Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) is the umbrella organisation for national football associations across Oceania, which are actively engaged in promoting football as a tool for social development. Committed to leaving a positive impact in the communities we serve; OFC delivers award-winning Sport for Development programs that utilise football to enhance lives across the Pacific region.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to oversee the management of Member Association ( MA ) services Capacity Building Programmes. Reporting to the Head of Department ( HOD ) for MA Services, this role aims to enhance capacity building and efficiency within our MAs, both in football management and corporate governance.
This position is a fixed-term contract lasting two and a half years, starting in mid-January 2025.
Join us, in our Auckland location, as our Project Manager!
Key Responsibilities
Project Management: Lead and manage Capacity Building programmes and activities aligned with MA Services key results and OFC strategy.
Lead, develop, implement, and monitor MA Services capacity-building programmes for MAs in collaboration with the HOD, through e-learning support and activities, including, but not limited to, GS Executive Programme, Football Management Certificate and Diploma, Strategy and Planning support, and Corporate Management Framework.
Manage, in collaboration with the HOD, partners, and experts, team delivering MA Services Capacity Building programmes and activities.
Customer Focus: Ensure a client-centric approach in all operations.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Implement monitoring and evaluation to assess programme impact.
Reporting: Prepare analyses and presentations to OFC senior management and leadership.
Training support: Train OFC staff in capacity-building programmes.
Learning Innovation: Develop engaging physical and digital learning solutions.
Platform Management: Oversee daily operations of the OFC Learn platform.
Foster teamwork and cooperation within the team.
Coach, mentor, and motivate others to achieve OFC's vision and goals.
Create an inclusive and positive team environment, encouraging constructive feedback and personal development.
Compliance
Ensure compliance with OFC regulatory frameworks and policies, maintaining robust controls over all MA Services activities.
Core Competencies
A relevant bachelor's degree level qualification or the equivalent (5 years) relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience in project management, including the management of consultants.
Proven and sufficient experience in developing, managing, and monitoring capacity building programmes in football management and/or corporate management.
Proven and sufficient experience in developing educational or capacity-building content.
Proven and sufficient experience in sports management or football management.
Proven relationship management experience, including the ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels of an organisation and externally.
Experience in building reports and working with supporting subject matter experts and stakeholders.
Effective planning and organising skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in the preparation of reports.
Critical analytical thinking.
Discover the perks of joining OFC in this key fixed-term position
An annual salary of between $95,000 and $100,000.
Working hours usually being 40 hours each week, within a minimum of 30 hours each week.
We offer all our permanent employees the flexibility of a hybrid working model, allowing you to work from home 2 days per week. Achieve a seamless balance between work and life while enjoying the convenience of free onsite parking.
A supportive team culture – we love what we do!
Strong emphasis on development.
Making a meaningful difference to lives across Oceania!
Application
We welcome applications from candidates based in New Zealand and overseas. If you are passionate about making a difference in football management and have the relevant experience, we encourage you to apply.
The Next Steps
Please email a cover letter with your resume to ******. Your cover letter should highlight your relevant experience and any relevant qualifications.
Applications close at 4.00 PM (NZST) on 29 November 2024.
Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
How many years' experience do you have as a project manager?
What's your expected annual base salary?
How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence?
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