SECRETARY GENERAL – NATIONAL FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

 

Purpose of Position

The Secretary General is a four (4) years fixed term contract position, which is required to provide strategic and leadership oversight of the NFA secretariat and to ensure the sound and prudent management of the financial affairs of the Association. The position reports to the NFA President and EXCO.

RESPONSIBILITIES and ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Develop and recommend strategies to improve and promote the game of football.
• Provide overall leadership and management of NFA’s Secretariat.
• Ensure the development of football programmes in schools and the promotion of youth development programmes in line with FIFA and CAF guidelines.
• Maintain relationships with various stakeholders, including national and international organizations.
• Serve and represents the NFA as the principle accounting officer
• Develop, recommend and implement regulations that protects the interests of its members.
• Ensure NFA compliance with the statutes, regulations, and directives of FIFA, of CAF, COSAFA and the NFA.
• Ensure that the Laws ofthe Game are respected and uphold by its Members.
• Provide support to members and their affiliates in any manner the Association deems appropriate.
• Ensure and assist the President with the timely organizing of key events on the NFA calendar.
• Ensure that accurate meeting minutes are kept for all meetings the SG is responsible of.
• Ensure sound financial management and accounting functions.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in any of these; Finance, Commerce, Law or any related field, a management/leadership qualification or training with a focus on people management and leadership is a requirement. A minimum of seven (7) years managerial and leadership experience in a related field. An appropriate business Masters or post graduate degree or an MBA is an advantage. A previous proven track record of working in the capacity of Football and sports management. A good appreciation of the issues affecting football at different levels in Namibia is an advantage.