FIFA FORWARD PROGRAMME COORDINATOR – GUYANA FOOTBALL FEDERATION

VACANCY 
DESCRIPTION

The core duty of the FIFA Forward Programme Coordinator is to support and supervise the planning, implementation, and reporting of the FIFA Forward Programme in line with the relevant Regulations as well as the Contract of Agreed Objective signed between the Guyana Football Federation and FIFA.

 

 

 

REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in management, or equivalent field of study, or verifiable relevant work experience.

Project management certificate is a plus.

Sound working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Experience and Skills

A minimum of three to five years of documented professional experience in managing and delivering projects, including budget execution and monitoring.

Experience related to football or sport management is desirable.

Experience related to sport infrastructure and facilities development is an asset.

Proven experience in acquisition procedures.

Excellent organizational and presentation skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication.

Expertise of a project management tool is beneficial for the planning, implementation and monitoring of every initiative.

Ability to manage and resolve conflict and overcome limitations.

Strong coordination capabilities and team player.

 

 

 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the GFF top management and executive authorities establishing the priorities and initiatives to be financed by the FIFA Forward Programme to optimize the benefit and impact of the use of funds.

Ensure that the activities financed by the FIFA Forward Programme are implemented and aligned with the global strategic plan of the GFF and the relevant Contract of Agreed Objectives.

Formulate and draft documents (business plans, project plan, statement of approval, budget, etc.), clearly portraying the project’s technical and financial feasibility.

Coordinate with relevant departments and stakeholders to ensure that the initiatives financed by the FIFA Forward Programme are delivered on time, and within the defined scope and budget.

Liaise and coordinate with the financial department in the GFF to ensure that the different type of funds provided by the Programme are dully used for the specific approved purpose in accordance with the FIFA Forward Programme Regulations, and that all relevant documentation is dully organized and kept for audit purposes.

Oversee the proper compliance with the FIFA Forward Programme Regulations.

Serve as the focal point for coordinating with the FIFA Regional Office regarding the FIFA Forward Programme implementation, reporting, and monitoring.

Be responsible for preparing documentation during the implementation phase of the project (e.g. interim and final reports, minutes of the council and general assembly, etc.) to meet the conditions and obligations comprised in the Statement of Approval of the pertinent project and the FIFA Forward Programme Regulations.

Attend, from time to time, workshops and trainings organized by FIFA, as required.

Support the General Secretary with accurate information regarding the implementation status of FIFA Forward Programme and the particular state of affairs of the different projects.

 

 

 

REMUNERATION/BENEFITS
The GFF offers an exciting and competitive package based on qualifications and experience.