APPLICATIONS INVITED FOR DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS & MARKETING

30 June 2015

By All India Football Federation

NEW DELHI: All India Football Federation invites applications for the post of Director, Operations and Marketing for State Associations. The selected Candidates are to be based in Aizawl, Guwahati, Kolkata, Goa, Kochi and Delhi.

Candidates are requested to mention the City they are applying for.

All applications are to be mailed to aiff@the-aiff.com and the last date of applications is July 8, 2015.

DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS & MARKETING

Reports To: Honorary Secretary

ROLE STATEMENT

The Director, Operations and Marketing (DO&M) shall be responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient administration, operations and marketing aspects of the State Association’s General Secretariat.

SELECTION CRITERIA

The successful candidate will:

Minimum experience of 5 years (operations)
Be well-organized and a self-directed individual who is “politically savvy” and a team player
Be mature and able to relate to people at all levels of the association and amongst stakeholders
Have experience in budget development and monitoring
Have experience in having managed programmes and projects
Demonstrate high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image
Possess and demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Possess an ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects
Have appropriate under-graduate qualifications (minimum, post-graduate desirable), preferably in management or business fields
Have knowledge of sport, especially football
Be proficient in the use of MS Office suite, especially Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Be able to work independently, pro-actively and have a ‘hands-on’ approach
Abide by the Code of Conduct and all organisational policies and procedures
Abide by expected confidentiality and privacy obligations
Preferably having marketing skills and potential

PROBATION PERIOD

A probationary period of six (6) months applies to this position
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Administration& Project Management

Develop and manage projects and programmes in consultation with AIFF
Monitor and evaluate different development programmes and projects
Coordinate with AIFF on all matters related to State Development Programme
Responsible for effective implementation of all programmes and projects
Provide strong day-to-day leadership presence for administrative functions
Provide effective management by being actively involved in
Oversee, direct, and organize the work of other staff except the technical officer
Develop and maintain appropriate and relevant internal policies and proceduresthat will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the State FA
Develop and ensure that internal policies and processes are complied with
Develop and maintain the association annual activity calendar in collaboration with all stakeholders and departments
Manage operations ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness in the delivery of services
Producing monthly progress reports of all projects and programmes for Honorary Secretary and also for AIFF
Assist, support or accompany the Honorary Secretary/ President from time to time as required
Work in coordination with Technical Officer of the Association

Marketing & Revenue Generation

Promoting State Association, its competitions, progrmmes and events
Developing Sponsorship proposals/ prospectus
Meeting prospective sponsors/ partners to generate sponsorship revenue
Improve image of the Association and marketing capabilities of the Association and its properties
Develop marketing strategy in consultation with AIFF and other experts/ consultant
Plan activities, events and programmes to generate possible commercial revenues

Finance