Job Title: Senior Manager – Travel and Accommodation
Location: Cairo, Egypt (CAF Headquaters)
Job Details
- You believe you have the educational background and professional experience to elevate the organization to the highest international standards? CAF is looking to recruit a Senior Manager – Travel and Accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Create a standard documentation defining responsibilities, timelines, and operational workflows.
- Manage travel business workflow for all CAF Tournaments & Events where travel arrangements are requested in line with CAF Travel Policy.
- Liaise with Transportation and Guest Management departments.
- Create and develop a checklist for the specifications of the rooms and service level for the different groups (CAF Officials, Teams, Referees, VVIP/VIP guests, etc.) together with CAF relevant departments.
- Assess and manage cost effective accommodation needs for all CAF Tournaments and Events.
- Maintain trustworthy relationships with travel agencies and vendors.
- Negotiate hotel rates and contracts with direct vendors.
- Ensure compliance with different relevant travel policies and procedures.
- Ensure the delivery of visas for CAF Officials, VVIP/VIP Guests, delegates, etc. whenever needed.
- Conduct inspection visits and generate reports.
- Manage budget planning and expenses reconciliation.
- Prepare travel budget and post-events reports.
Requirements (Profile)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, or similar.
- Master’s Degree or any additional certification related to traveling is an advantage.
- Minimum of ten (10) years experience in the travel industry.
- Experience in the sports industry is an advantage.
- Experience in organizing accommodation arrangements for large numbers of delegates is an advantage.
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office and other modern IT tools.
- Fluent in English and/or French languages both written and spoken is a must; command of any of the other CAF official languages (English, French, Arabic) is an asset.
- Strong project management skills with a clear focus on delivery
- Excellent understanding of dealing with high-profile guests with complex itineraries
- Ability to build strong relationships in a multi-cultural environment.
- Critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Leader, team builder, strategic and conceptual thinker, service minded and able to understand the needs of the business.
- Resistance of stress.
- Willingness to travel anywhere, anytime whenever the work needs.
We Offer
- An interesting and varied job in an exciting and innovative international organization.
- Attractive employment conditions.
- The opportunity to be part of a highly committed international team.
- Quality social security coverage.
- An excellent pension schemes.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications (Motivation Letter, CV, Diplomas, and Reference Letters) in English to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
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Note
- Only direct applications who meet all the required criteria will receive consideration.
- Only qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to gender, race, age, skin colour, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, or on any other grounds.
Deadline: June 13, 2023
Job Features
Job Category | Manager |