The FIFA Development Office is responsible for managing and implementing FIFA’s development programmes.
To support and further enhance the range of existing development services the FIFA Development Office seeks to appoint a suitably qualified person to implement and manage the FIFA CLUB LICENSING program as well as to support member associations in implementing a range of activities and programmes within FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT and COMMERCIAL activities.
POSITION and JOB DESCRIPTION
FIFA/OFC CLUB LICENSING PROGRAMME
I. Design and implement a MA Club Licensing structure
-Evaluation of club structures in each of the OFC member associations (11 MA’s) in accordance with standard evaluation procedures
-Review FIFA club licensing regulations and recommend modifications to suit the OFC and MA’s situation.
-Develop club licensing criteria and categories
-Assist and monitor implementation of the club licensing procedures and timelines in the member associations
-Facilitate club licensing workshops in the member associations
II. Implement FIFA player transfer regulations
-Review FIFA transfer regulations
-Modify and recommend appropriate regulations for OFC
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Assist Member Associations to establish and maintain ‘best’ practices in financial management
-Evaluation and implementation of financial management procedures and policies in each of the OFC member associations.
-Facilitate training for finance officers in each of the MA’s according to needs.
MARKETING and COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITIES
Assist Member Associations to identify and implement marketing and commercial opportunities.
-Evaluation of marketing and commercial opportunities in each of the OFC member associations.
-Assist Member Associations to prepare and implement realistic marketing and commercial strategies – monitor and report performance / outcomes

General requirements
-Develop productive and persuasive relationships with Member associations, all other stakeholders to ensure that the working group pilot projects are effectively coordinated and communicated.
-Promote best practice workplace behaviours by modelling the values and purpose of FIFA DO and OFC.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Qualifications
-Tertiary qualification in finance and business management.
-IT skills
-Experience in football and football management
Knowledge and experience
-Prior experience in the sport industry
-Good understanding of the Oceania Region
-Knowledge in financial management
-Experience in business and commercial development
-Excellent communication skills, experience to communicate with all management
-Motivated/Interested in development work
-Positive and professional attitude, hands on, open, reliable team-worker
-Able to work in flexible assignments
-Knowledge of French language is an asset
TITLE OF POSITION: Club Licensing and Member Association Project Services Officer
REPORTS TO: FIFA Development Officer (Auckland)
DEPARTMENT: FIFA Development Office (Auckland)
TENURE: Open term
PROPORTION: Full Time
LOCATION: OFC Headquarters – Penrose, Auckland, NEW ZEALAND
COMMENCEMENT DATE: June 2014
Applications must be made in writing together with curriculum vitae by 11th May 2014 to:
FIFA Development Officer
PO Box 13-055
Onehunga Mall
Auckland
NEW ZEALAND
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